Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
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CHC41808 Certificate IV in Youth Work |
CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work |
Upgrade of core WHS units |
Description
This qualification covers 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 welfare agencies and workers will be:
- Responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation
- Largely self directed with fairly autonomous decision making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES 16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCICS406B Support client self management
CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH402C Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH403C Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
Group A electives - one unit must be selected
One of the following units must be selected for this qualification.
CHCYTH404E Support young people in crisis (Note pre-requisite: CHCYTH301E)
C HCYTH407E Respond to critical situations
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking youth work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group B elective - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients or communities, the following elective is recommended:
HLT HIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Community service work electives
BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information
CHCCD401E Support community participation
CHCCM401D Undertake case management
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development
CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG405E Maintain an effective work environment
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
First aid
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA311A)
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA311A)
HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA412A)
Group and outreach work
C HCGROUP302D Support group activities
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGROUP410B Deliver a structured program
Social housing / homelessness
CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work
CHCCS419C Provide support services to clients
Responding to specific needs
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health or CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCYTH511B Work effectively with young people and their families
Protective care and child protection
C HCCHILD404B Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CH CCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people
CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCPROT409E Provide primary residential care
Problem gambling electives
CHCGMB501A Work effectively in the problem gambling sector
CHCGMB502A Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB503A Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
Financial literacy education electives
CHCFLE301A Work with clients needing financial literacy education
CHCFLE302A Educate clients in fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCFLE303A Educate clients to understand debt and consumer credit
Settlement work
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402B Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
Alcohol and other drugs work
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD408B Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402B Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
Oral health
CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues