CHC40602 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: CHC02 Community Services
TAFE NSW Course No: 3018
This course is for people who work or want to work to develop and coordinate programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. You will develop your knowledge of the nature of youth work and the provision of Youth Work programs and services in Australia generally and, in particular, NSW. You will develop specific skills in communication, administration, information management, networking and casework, which are essential for youth work practice.
Student Responsibilities in Work Placement: In many TAFE NSW courses, some of the learning and assessment occurs in the workplace or a simulated workplace. A simulated workplace is very similar to a real workplace and may have clients, but is usually within a TAFE NSW campus.
TAFE NSW has a responsibility to protect members of the public (and the students themselves) from being harmed by students taking part in workplace or simulated workplace learning. If there is evidence that your skills or behaviour could present a risk to yourself or other people in the workplace, you may not be allowed to participate in a work placement, at least for a period of time.
To help you understand your responsibilities in the workplace, you will be given a code of practice which indicates expected standards of behaviour. Your teacher will explain to you and your workplace supervisor the range of duties for which you have the skills and knowledge. You must not carry out duties other than those indicated by your teacher.
You need to take particular care if workplace clients are people who may be in vulnerable circumstances - for example, people who are frail, children, young people, people with a disability or people who are receiving a type of service which may put them in vulnerable circumstances (for example, massage therapy or nursing care).
A Prohibited Employment Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children and young people. Your teacher will give you more information about this. Students who have committed a breach of discipline or who are assessed as presenting a significant risk to themselves or others during work placement may be prevented from undertaking or continuing further work placement. This may mean they will not complete the course. Your teacher or an enrolling officer can provide you with more information about this policy.
If you are unsure about whether it may prevent you from completing a course you could discuss the matter with a staff member of TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Services. In some circumstances students may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check.
Career Opportunities: Community development worker (youth), youth and family resource officer, coordinator - youth service, coordinator - youth and family service.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in a range of Diploma courses in community services including the CHC50702 Diploma of Community Welfare Work (TAFE NSW Course no 4459) and CHC50502 Diploma of Youth Work (TAFE NSW Course no 3020).
Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent, or Year 10 or equivalent plus completion of a relevant TAFE course at AQF Level 3. Relevant life and work experience may also be considered.
Student Selection:
SELECTION CRITERIA Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
- Your previous education and training - including relevant information about your studies in TAFE, school, university, adult and community education, government agencies, companies, professional associations or private colleges. This also includes education and training undertaken in another country.
- Relevance of the course to your career plans and goals.
SELECTION METHOD Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Course Application Form.
| Competency Units/Modules | |
| Core: | |
| 3018J | Workplace learning I-youth work |
| 3018K | Workplace learning II-youth work |
| CHCCD12D | Apply a community development framework |
| CHCCHILD1C | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm |
| CHCCOM3C | Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships |
| CHCCS301A | Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| CHCCS401A | Facilitate co-operative behaviour |
| CHCCS402A | Respond holistically to client issues |
| CHCCS405A | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| CHCOHS301A | Participate in workplace safety procedures |
| CHCYTH1C | Work effectively with young people |
| CHCYTH2C | Provide care and protection for young people |
| CHCYTH3C | Support young people to address their circumstances |
| CHCYTH6C | Provide appropriate services for young people |
| HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid |
| Electives: Contact the Campus for Details | |
Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 1, 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Wollongbar - contact Steve Mills on (02) 6620 4700.
