CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work

A Certificate IV in Youth Work is perfect for students seeking a career in youth work and need the skills to develop and facilitate community service programs for young people. Students learn how work within a community development framework while supporting youth to create opportunities in their own lives.

The Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40421 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus / Online

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Customer and Personal Service

Such as understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.

Education and Training

You have a passion for teaching and education.

Problem Sensitivity

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you cannot solve the problem.

Social Perceptiveness

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

$865 weekly pay

$1,150 weekly pay

$1,150 weekly pay

$960 weekly pay

$960 weekly pay

$1,150 weekly pay

Youth Justice Officer

$1,150 weekly pay

Youth Support Worker

$960 weekly pay

Youth Worker

$1,250 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Aged Care Social Worker

$1,736 weekly pay

Career Counsellor

$2,115 weekly pay

Clinical Social Worker

$1,500 weekly pay

Community Development Manager

$1,920 weekly pay

Crisis Counsellor

$1,652 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40421. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.