Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in family support. Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
16 units must be completed:
- 11 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 3 units from the electives listed below
- up to 2 units from the list below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging specialisation:
All Group A electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care).
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Family Support).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core Units |
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CHCCCS006 |
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
CHCMHS007 |
Work effectively in trauma informed care |
CHCPRT025 |
Identify and report children and young people at risk |
CHCPRT027 |
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
CHCPRT029 |
Work within a practice framework |
CHCPRT034 |
Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective Units |
|
Group A - Residential and Out-of-Home Care |
|
CHCPRT033 |
Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care |
CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
Group B - Family Support |
|
CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCEDU009 |
Provide parenting, health and well-being education |
CHCFAM009 |
Facilitate family intervention strategies |
Group C - General Electives |
|
CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
CHCCCS016 |
Respond to client needs |
CHCCSM011 |
Work with carers and families in complex situations |
CHCDEV004 |
Confirm developmental status |
CHCFAM003 |
Support people to improve relationships |
CHCFAM004 |
Facilitate changeovers |
CHCFAM005 |
Facilitate and monitor contact |
CHCFAM006 |
Assist families to self-manage contact |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC40313 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53