If you want to help others in your community improve their lives and enjoy a rewarding career, consider studying online the CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work Online. The Australian Government is putting more resources into this area and the number of professionals required to work in this field is expected to increase three-fold over the next decade.
Ready to make a difference to a young person’s life? The Certificate IV in Youth Work online gives you the skills and knowledge to support young people. You’ll graduate from our online course ready to develop and implement programs that address their social, behavioral, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs.
You will learn online how to provide services for young people managed through a range of agencies and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.
This online qualification reflects the role of workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.
This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers will be:
This is a blended delivery model which incorporates Trainer led synchronous online zoom classroom sessions for 3 hours per week in the evening, a monthly one-hour one-on-one mentoring session with your trainer (zoom, phone), 7 skills development and practice sessions – (4 hours online face to face each 6 weeks) plus you will need to complete 15 hours per week undertaking structured self-paced study.
All learning and assessment materials are accessed via the student online portal. You will have the support of a trainer/assessor throughout your studies.
Hader Institute provides support to all learners through the trainer and the Hader Institute Learner Support Officer.
The assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge tests, responses to case studies, and completing practical demonstrations. The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods that are to be applied: Written tasks; Case Studies; Practical Activities and Demonstrations
Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program. See the Hader Institute Learner Handbook and policies and procedures.
The selection of these units of competency and the course structure has been confirmed through industry engagement undertaken by the Hader Institute of Education.
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (WP) |
| CHCYTH001 | Engage respectfully with young people (WP) |
| CHCYTH002 | Work effectively with young people in youth work context (WP) |
| CHCYTH003 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCYTH004 | Respond to critical situations (WP) |
| CHCYTH010 | Provide services for young people appropriate to the needs and circumstances (WP) |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| Electives | |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma-informed care |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional, and physical wellbeing |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Work within a community development framework.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a community development context using an anti-oppressive, strengths-based, and participatory approach.
Community development workers play an important role in supporting and facilitating community development. They work with individuals, families, groups, and communities to build relationships, identify needs and strengths, develop action plans and advocate for change.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Use communication to build relationships
This unit covers the use of communication to build relationships with young people. It will explore different methods of communication and how to use these methods to engage and connect with young people.
In this unit, you will learn how to use communication to build relationships with young people. They will explore different methods of communication and learn how to use these methods to engage and connect with young people.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Work with diverse people
This unit covers working with diverse people in youth work contexts. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to identify and work with the diverse needs of young people. You will also learn about respectful communication and relationships with young people.
In this unit, you will learn about respectful communication and relationships with young people. This includes understanding different cultural values and how communicating effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds. You will also learn about the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment for all young people.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety when working with young people. It includes understanding the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognizing the impact of colonization and the ongoing effects on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
In this unit, you will learn about the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the impact of colonisation on their communities. You will also learn how to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and how to access support when working with these communities.
Plan and conduct group activities
This unit of Certificate IV in Youth Work covers the planning and conducting of group activities. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work with groups of young people and to ensure their safety and well-being. You will learn how to create a positive group environment, manage challenging behavior, and facilitate meaningful group activities.
In this unit, you will learn how to:
Work legally and ethically
This unit of Certificate IV in Youth Work covers the legal and ethical responsibilities of working with young people. It will provide you with an understanding of relevant laws, codes of conduct, and ethical principles and will teach you how to apply them in your work with young people.
In this unit, you will learn how to:
Work with people with mental health issues
This course unit covers working with young people with mental health issues. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively with these young people and to support their mental well-being. You will learn how to recognise signs of mental ill-health, provide initial support, and make referrals to appropriate services.
In this unit, you will learn how to:
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (WP)
This unit covers identifying and responding to children and young people at risk. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively with these young people and support their well-being. You will learn how to recognise signs of risk, provide initial support, and make referrals to appropriate services.
In this unit, you will learn how to:
Engage respectfully with young people (WP)
This unit covers engaging respectfully with young people. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with young people and support their development. You will learn how to build positive relationships, how to communicate effectively, and how to provide support for young people’s physical, social, and emotional needs.
In this unit, you will learn how to:
Work effectively with young people in a youth work context (WP)
This unit covers working effectively with young people in youth work contexts. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively with young people and to support their development. You will learn how to establish and maintain a safe and supportive environment, how to engage with young people, and how to provide support for their physical, social, and emotional needs.
This unit will cover the following topics:
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives (WP)
This unit covers supporting young people to create opportunities in their lives. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work with young people to identify and explore opportunities and develop action plans to achieve their goals. You will learn how to support young people in setting goals, how to identify and access resources, and how to overcome barriers to achieving their goals.
In this unit, you will learn how to:
Respond to critical situations (WP)
This unit covers responding to critical situations. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to respond effectively to young people in crisis or who are at risk of harm. You will learn how to assess risk, provide support, and make referrals to appropriate services.
Responding to critical situations is an important part of youth work.
Provide services for young people appropriate to the needs and circumstances (WP)
This unit covers providing services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess young people’s needs and develop and deliver services that meet those needs. You will learn how to identify the needs of young people, how to develop services that meet those needs, and how to deliver those services effectively.
In this unit, you will learn how to:
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs.
This unit applies to health and community service workers providing services according to established organisation procedures. These workers may not be specialised family violence workers.
Participate in workplace health and safety
This unit covers participating in workplace health and safety. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace health and safety activities. You will learn how to identify hazards, how to control risks, and how to report incidents.
Participating in workplace health and safety is an important part of youth work. Youth workers need to be able to identify hazards, control risks, and report incidents.
In this unit, you will learn how to:
Work effectively in trauma-informed care
This unit covers working effectively in trauma-informed care. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with individuals who have experienced trauma. You will learn about the impact of trauma, how to provide support, and how to make referrals to appropriate services.
In this unit, you will learn how to:
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
This unit covers how to assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to identify and respond to the needs of young people.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships. It covers how to develop positive relationships, communicate effectively and plan and implement collaborative partnerships.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
