Learn to look after the holistic welfare of teenagers and youth (in general those who are 12-24 years of age), including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity, with Open Colleges’ CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work.
During your course you will learn:
The Open Colleges CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work has been designed in consultation with experts in the industry, to make sure your learning is comprehensive and applicable to the current youth work sector.
Online Youth Work Courses are offered by Open Colleges on behalf of Integrated Care and Management Training.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.
You will need to have completed Year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Cert 4 Youth Work involves reading learning content and undertaking a range of written assessments and engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.
If you haven’t successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
You will need access to a computer and the internet and have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are:
All users:
To successfully complete Certificate 4 in Youth Work, you will require basic computing skills. This includes:
A basic level of fitness is required as you may be required to support clients with daily living skills such as personal care, shopping, cleaning and recreational activities.
HLTAID003/HLTAID011 Provide first aid requires you to undertake Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) continuously for a minimum of 2 minutes while kneeling on the floor.
First Aid
The unit HLTAID003/HLTAID011 Apply first aid (or its equivalent) is not delivered by Open Colleges. This unit can be satisfied via the completion of the nationally recognised unit of competency or its equivalent offered by an approved provider. You will need to provide a certified copy of a current certificate or Statement of Attainment to be provided credit for this unit. You will need to pay a fee directly to the provider and may be required to travel in order to undertake this unit with the provider of your choice. Whilst it is not a requirement to hold a current first aid certificate to undertake work placement in this industry, workplaces have the right to request this.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
Engage respectfully with young people
Work with diverse people
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety\
Participate in workplace health and safety
Provide First Aid
Work effectively with young people and their families
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
Work legally and ethically
Use communication to build relationships
Work with people with mental health issues
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
Assess co-existing needs
Respond to critical situations
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
Work within a community development framework
Plan and conduct group activities
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
Zip Money Payment Plan
If you need a little more flexibility with your finances and would like to pay off your course fees over a longer period of time, we can assist by organising Zip Money to pay your course fees directly to us on your behalf, and you pay this loan back to Zip Money over an agreed period of time. Zip Money provides you flexible options of selecting a 24, 36 or 48 months interest-free, payment plan (dependant on which course you’re enrolling into) to suit your lifestyle, giving you more flexibility than ever before.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from – whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
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Melissa has over ten years experience working within the community services sector as a Case Manager, Counsellor, youth worker and care coordinator. Melissa has completed her Bachelors of Applied Social Science and her Graduates degree in Counselling to accompany her other vocational qualifications within the field of community services, mental health and AOD. Melissa is also currently completing her Masters of Counselling (Advance practices) and working in private practice as a counsellor providing support to clients of all ages. Melissa has over seven years of experience within the VET sector, developing and providing training to future community service workers.
Nicola has 5 years experience as a Trainer and Assessor working in the education management industry. Currently, Nicola is working as a Therapy Assistant supporting young people in the NDIS, focusing on supporting participants with mental health issues in achieving their goals. Nicola also has an extensive history of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth, helping young people to overcome many challenges.
Nicola holds a Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, and a Diploma of Community Services Work and is currently studying a Cert IV in Mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Students will often undertake work placement in their current workplace or find a workplace through their friends, family or colleagues. If you experience difficulties finding a work placement, Open Colleges will provide you with advice, resources and support through our work placement support team.
There are a number of statutory checks that may be required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (or state equivalent), a First Aid Certificate and signing of a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements.
Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia.
All costs of work placement including any placement fees charged by the host organisation (whether to the student or OC), cost of statutory checks and vaccinations, travel, accommodation and uniforms are the responsibility of the student.
