Health Industry Training
Certificate IV in Youth Work
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Youth workers aim to promote the personal and social development of young people, so as to give them a voice in their communities.Youth work is the practice of providing formal and informal support, education and assistance to young people from adolescences to young adulthood. Youth workers work with and support young people, either individually or in groups, to deal with social, emotional or financial problems.
There are approximately 1.5 million young people aged between 15 and 24, representing 14% of the Australian population. Youth workers, depending on their level of training and experience, can undertake a variety of roles including advising young clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters. They also evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.
They are usually responsible for advocacy, needs assessment and planning, community capacity building, facilitating effective youth services delivery and working in partnership with agencies, service providers, communities and young people to develop effective strategies and programs for youth.
Delivery mode
Health Industry Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Youth Work will prepare you for the following roles.
Youth Worker
A Youth Worker supports children and young people who are going through a challenging time. You might provide guidance with issues such as homeless...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...
Youth Case Worker
Youth Case Workers are assigned to individual children or teens, working one-on-one to help improve their quality of life. You’ll need advanced int...
Youth Justice Officer
Youth Justice Officers supervise young people in custody, supporting their personal development and referring them to essential services, education...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Child Safety Officer
Child Safety Officers identify children at risk and ensure they are protected in accordance with the law. They carrying out assessments, investigat...
Chaplain
A Chaplain provides religious counselling to individuals and small groups. You might work at a school, residential care home, hospital or correctio...
Youth Counsellor
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
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