CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Learn the skills needed to empower and help young people in need through a career in youth work.
This Qualification prepares students for a career as a youth worker or caseworker where your core role will be to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare and developmental and protection needs of young people.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Broome | Karratha
When Available all year
Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus)
Help create brighter futures for young people in a field that is rewarding and diverse.
- Meet the behavioural and social needs of young people
- Create and run programs
- Support the health and well-being of young people
- Work with culturally diverse people
- Follow laws and ethical guidelines
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth by gaining the skills and knowledge to design and implement programs that address their social, behavioral, health, welfare, developmental, and protection needs. This course equips you to drive community engagement and foster participation across critical areas, including family violence, mental health, and more. Success in this field requires a non-judgmental attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to positive impact.
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Available all year, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $312.66 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $312.66 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH015 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCYTH016 | Respond to critical situations |
| CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCDE019 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $312.66 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $312.66 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH015 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCYTH016 | Respond to critical situations |
| CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCDE019 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |