Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 3:40 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Youth Justice

Certificate IV in Youth Justice

Qualification
National Code:
CHC40521
State Code:
BII5
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
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
710
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 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 or government agencies.

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
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:
- nine (9) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- at least one (1) unit from Group A below
- at least three (3) units from Group B below
- up to two (2) units from the electives listed 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 nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
OEL53 CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations 90 Unit of competency
OEK17 CHCPRT041 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system 40 Unit of competency
OEK66 CHCPRT037 Support the progress and positive development of young people demonstrating anti-social behaviours 70 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
OEK18 CHCPRT040 Work in the youth justice environment 40 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Practice Electives

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
OEM21 CHCPRT032 Provide supervision in a secure system 55 Unit of competency
OEK70 CHCPRT031 Provide supervision in the community 45 Unit of competency
3. Group B - General Electives

At least three (3) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
AVC82 CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues 70 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC73 CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 80 Unit of competency
OEM54 CHCPRT042 Prepare young people for reintegration 40 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
OBO48 CSCOFM027 Protect the safety and welfare of young people who have offended 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OEH40 CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support 110 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
AVC57 CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
OEK79 CHCPRT026 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
OEK09 CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives 35 Unit of competency
OEJ74 CHCCSM015 Undertake case management in a child protection framework 50 Unit of competency
OEK72 CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs 75 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
OEK06 CHCYTH018 Work with young people to establish support networks 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J593 CHC40513 Certificate IV in Youth Justice Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information