Duration
26 weeks
Course Description
This 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, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people.
This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers are responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation. They are largely self-directed with autonomous decision making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Youth Worker
Youth Workers provide support, information and advice to young clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters. They may also evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.
CRICOS Details
Certificate IV in Youth Work is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Department of Training and Workforce Development in 090505 - Youth Work.
- CRICOS course code: 114753M
- Provider: Department of Training and Workforce Development
- Course level: Certificate IV
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 090505 - Youth Work
- National qualification code: CHC40421
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: Yes
- Work hours per week: 7.50
- Work weeks: 8
- Total work hours: 60
- Course language: English
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Locations: Geraldton, WA
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.