Certificate IV in Youth Work

Admissions

Applicants require a minimum of completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

Non school leavers without formal qualifications are welcome to apply.

Other requirements

The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:

• All applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old at the commencement of the course.
• All students must hold a current Working with Children Check throughout the duration of the program.
• All students must hold a current Police Check throughout the duration of the program* (* If a candidate believes there would be a disclosable issue on their Police Check, a confidential conversation will be required prior to enrolment to determine suitability for work within the community services environment).
• Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies.
• Students will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, with adequate speed and sufficient data allowance.
   

Informed Choices Statement

View the Informed Choices statement, which provides information about the inherent requirements of community services, specifically the essential physical and behavioural abilities needed to perform assessment tasks, professional placements and progress to a career in this field. This information is intended to assist you to choose whether you can successfully participate in and complete a course.

Credit transfer

Recognition of prior learning

Course structure

To be awarded this qualification, students will need to complete 17 units, including 15 core and two electives and successfully complete an optional  practical  placement of 120 hours. Assessment requires group work, actor simulation, role play, written assignments. Students may be required to attend other campuses from time to time for events and other course engagements.