Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 3:59 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Qualification
National Code:
CHC40421
State Code:
BII4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2022
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
855
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2022 Current Approved
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Seventeen (17) units must be completed:
-fifteen (15) core units
- two (2) elective units, consisting of:
- at least one (1) unit from the electives listed below
- up to one (1) unit from the list below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEK12 CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people 50 Unit of competency
OEL86 CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk 45 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
OEJ99 CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people 90 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
OEL53 CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations 90 Unit of competency
OEK09 CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives 35 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVB63 CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care 40 Unit of competency
OEK03 CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context 60 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least one (1) unit must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB59 CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing 70 Unit of competency
AVC82 CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues 70 Unit of competency
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
OEL40 CHCDEV004 Confirm developmental status 50 Unit of competency
OEL05 CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements 50 Unit of competency
AWA78 CHCGRP004 Deliver structured programs 35 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC00 CHCEDU004 Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs 50 Unit of competency
AVC68 CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour 35 Unit of competency
AVC73 CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 80 Unit of competency
OEH40 CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support 110 Unit of competency
AVB65 CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues 80 Unit of competency
OEL90 CHCPRT033 Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care 80 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
AVC61 CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs 55 Unit of competency
OEJ53 CHCCDE017 Support collaborative planning processes 45 Unit of competency
AWA80 CHCGRP001 Support group activities 25 Unit of competency
OEK79 CHCPRT026 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
OEL09 CHCSET004 Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia 50 Unit of competency
OEH29 CHCCCS037 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
OEK73 CHCPRT028 Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families 60 Unit of competency
OEM07 CHCYTH023 Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families 40 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
ODJ32 CHCSOH021 Work with clients within the social housing system 45 Unit of competency
OEK15 CHCSET003 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
ODJ30 CHCSOH013 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
OEM05 CHCCDE019 Work within a community development framework 70 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J592 CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07790) YOUTH WORK (LEVEL 4) Traineeship