Qualification details

Modification History

CHC08 Version 3	CHC08 Version 4	Comments
CHC41908 Certificate IV in Youth Justice	CHC41908 Certificate IV in Youth Justice	Updated core WHS units

Description

This qualification covers youth justice workers who supervise young people who have been directed by the justice system to be in the care and direction of authorised community and/or government agencies.

The supervision will be managed through a range of community and institution-based programs designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

Occupational titles  may include:

Juvenile justice officer	Visits coordinator
Mentors	Youth justice officer
Secure environment worker	Youth residential worker
Unit coordinator / manager	Youth worker (juvenile justice)

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  15 units are required for award of this qualification including: 8 core units 7 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives of which one unit must be selected for this qualification Group B elective which is recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Group C first aid electives of which one or more may be required for youth work in some jurisdictions Other relevant electives listed below and grouped to facilitate selection for specific contexts such as community youth justice work or centre-based youth justice work Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on TGA or other public listing

Core units 

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCORG303C Participate effectively in the work environment

CHCPROT510E Support the progress and development of young people

CHCYJ401B Work in the youth justice environment

CHCYTH407E Respond to critical situations

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.

CHCPROT407E Provide supervision in a secure system

CHCPROT405E Provide supervision in the community

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice 

All workers undertaking youth justice 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:

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Group C first aid electives  - required for youth work in some jurisdictions 

In some jurisdictions, it is a condition of employment that youth justice workers are competent in basic first aid. Candidates and employers should clarify any specific jurisdiction requirements for competence in first aid. One or more of the following first aid units may be required.

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA311A)

HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA311A)

Other relevant electives 

Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following table shows electives suggested to address work requirements in identified areas. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

Elective groups shown in this table are recommended, but not necessarily required for work in the areas identified on the right	Community youth justice work	Centre-based youth justice work
CHCAOD510B Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues	ü	ü
CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	ü	ü
CHCCHILD404B Support the rights and safety of children and young people	ü
CHCCM401D Undertake case management	ü
CHCCS419C Provide support services to clients	ü
CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide	ü	ü
CHCINF302D Maintain the organisation's information systems	ü	ü
CHCORG405E Maintain an effective work environment	ü	ü
CHCYJ402A Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system	ü	ü
CHCYTH502A Work with young people to establish support networks	ü
CHCYTH503A Undertake youth work in specific communities	ü
CHCYTH608D Manage service response to young people in crisis	ü
CSCOFM304A Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders		ü
CSCSAS201A Maintain security		ü
CSCSAS206A Respond to medical emergencies		ü
HLTCSD208D Transport clients		ü
HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern	ü	ü

Additional electives relevant to youth justice work 

CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector

CHCCM506C Undertake case management in a child protection framework

CHCCS312A Use electronic learning materials

CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour

CHCCS504B Provide services to clients with complex needs

CHCCW402C Implement a case work strategy

CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities

CHCLD415A Confirm client developmental status

CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings

CHCMH402B Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes

CHCMH405A Work collaboratively to support recovery process

CHCMH504E Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues

CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services

CHCPROT401C Act as a witness

CHCPROT404D Prepare information for justice processes

CHCPROT512C Coordinate work integrating statutory requirements and responsibilities

CHCYJ403B Prepare young people for reintegration

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 electives 

CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants

CHCSW402B Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia

Social housing electives 

CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing

CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

CHCCH428B Work effectively within the Australian housing system

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