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Overview
During CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work at Open Colleges you will learn:
- How to listen to and understand young people’s problems taking into account their background and circumstances, and support them in the areas they are struggling with.
- The skills to interact and work with the families and guardians of young people, to arrive at the best possible outcomes for your young client’s welfare.
How to understand and work with a variety of cultural perspectives, and promote the health and safety of young people living in these communities.
This course includes a mandatory work placement to help you build essential practical skills. You'll need to complete 160hours of placement, which is made easier through Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with trusted provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your placement for you, so you can stay focused on your studies. It's a great way to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field.
Potential career outcomes
- Community Development Youth Worker
- Indigenous Youth Worker
- Recreational Youth Activities Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Youth and Family Services Officer
- Youth Case Worker
Programme Structure
What do you learn in this course
- 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
- HLTWHS001 : Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCCDE019 : Work within a community development framework
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Sydney, Australia
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 4 other Short Courses in Sociology in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
There are no specific academic score requirements for entry into this programme. Please visit the Open Colleges website to view all entry requirements.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements differ depending on the course. Generally, students need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If under 18, they’ll need permission from a parent or guardian. Students should have basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to comfortably read course material, understand technical terms, and communicate via email.
- Please note: Only Australian citizens and residents can apply for this course. This course is not available to student visa holders.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3660 AUD / year≈ 3660 AUD / year
Funding
This is a fee-for-service course; government funding is not available. Payment plans are available. Discounts apply when you pay upfront, check the Open Colleges website for the latest promotion
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