Do you enjoy working with young people? Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a difference?
Our Certificate IV in Youth Work is your path to a rewarding career working with young people. Your knowledge and skills will equip you to design and deliver person-centred services for young people with diverse and complex needs. You will be able to build effective and respectful relationships with clients from all backgrounds, and advocate for their interests and rights.
You will learn from experienced practitioners, in a course based on over 60 years of frontline youth and family services work by Relationships Australia. Our helpful and expert staff will support you at every stage of your learning
You will be able to work at your own pace, in a flexible blended learning environment that allows you to balance your studies with your other commitments.
Our knowledge, experience and reputation will ensure you graduate ready to secure employment in this important field.
Learning ModeBlended Learning
LocationSA
Face to face days14
Weekly study hours10-15
Duration12 months
Learning Outcomes
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to work effectively in a wide range of youth services and support roles. You will be able to:
- build effective relationships with young people from all backgrounds
- assess client needs and respond appropriately
- provide person centred services to clients with diverse and complex needs
- refer clients to specialist services and support when needed
- recognise and respond appropriately to crisis situations, including evidence of family violence, mental health issues and abusive behaviour
- plan and conduct group activities
- advocate for the interests and rights of clients
- develop and maintain effective networks and partnerships
- work within a community development framework
- follow safe work practices
- work legally and ethically.
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be assessed for suitability to the qualification. Each applicant is required to undertake an online language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment. The online LLN tool is designed to assess your Language, Literacy (understanding how to use reading, writing, listening and speaking for a purpose and in context) and Numeracy skills.
This short test will give the Institute insight to the right level of study for you. After the test, you will have time to review the results and discuss enrolment with our Enrolments & Training Coordinator.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of youth and community services settings. This could include community work, disability work, mental health, drug education, advocacy, crisis intervention and more. Common job titles include:
- Youth Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Case Worker
- Welfare Worker
- Support Worker
The Federal Government estimates that the demand for youth workers will be very strong over the next 5 years. See joboutlook.gov.au
Units of Study & Units of Competency
Unit of Study 1: The world of work
Units of Competency:- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTWHS001 PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Unit of Study 2: Communication, diversity and interacting with others
Units of Competency:- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Unit of Study 3: Youth work in action
Units of Competency:- CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people
- CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in youth work context
- CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
- CHCYTH010 Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
Unit of Study 4: Responding to issues in community work
Units of Competency:- CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
- CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations
- CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
Unit of Study 5: Youth work as community development
Units of Competency:- CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework
- CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
Duration and Delivery Mode
12 Months Full-Time.
Blended learning: mix of online learning and face-to-face classroom sessions.
Please see 2023 Delivery Schedule for dates of all Modules and face-to-face sessions.
This program and 14 face to face classroom contact days. This program is equivalent to 5 to 10 hours of study per week .Students will be required to undertake self-directed online learning outside of classroom delivery.
Timetable
Location
The course is a mix of online learning and face-to-face classroom sessions. Face-to-face classroom sessions are delivered in Adelaide (Hindmarsh).
This program and 14 face to face classroom contact days. Students will be required to undertake self-directed online learning outside of classroom delivery.
Please see 2023 Delivery Schedule for dates of all Modules and face-to-face sessions.
Work Placement Requirements
- To achieve competency for this qualification, 100 hours of on-the-job learning and assessment must be completed. A current Working with Children check (within the last 12 months) is required before commencing work placement. Work placement requirements must be completed within 12 months of your final unit of study.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL credit may be granted for relevant prior study.
Students seeking recognition for all or part of a qualification must complete the online AISR Recognition Application at least 14 days before the start of the course.
Tuition Fee, Payment Options, Loans
Full Fee: $5,000.
Gap Fee (SA Govt. Subsidy): $1,000 (total gap fee reduces to $1,000, if you are eligible for SA Government subsidy).
Gap Fee (Concession): $562.50 (total gap fee reduces to $562.50, if you are eligible for SA Government subsidies with valid Health Care, Pensioner or Veteran Affairs concession cards only).
This course is subsidised through the Australian and South Australian Government. Eligibility and subsidy criteria apply. To check your eligibility visit www.skills.sa.gov.au.
See our Schedule of Fees for key dates and payment options.
All enquiries regarding tuition fees and payment schedules should be directed to admin@aisr.edu.au.
Qualification Information Brochure
