Learn to look after the holistic welfare of teenagers and youth (in general those who are 12-24 years of age), including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity, with Open Colleges’ CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work.
During your course you will learn:
This course is superseded by CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work. For now, you may still enrol in this course, and we will transition you to the new course at no additional cost once it is available. We’ll be in touch closer to our launch date to give you more information about what this means for you. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, as our friendly Enrolment Consultants are always happy to help.
The Open Colleges CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work has been designed in consultation with experts in the industry, to make sure your learning is comprehensive and applicable to the current youth work sector.
This course is offered by Open Colleges on behalf of Integrated Care and Management Training.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1031 |
| Qualification name | CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work |
| Course duration | Maximum 18 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised  |
| Assessments | Case studies, Knowledge tests, Learner and Supervisor checkpoints, Logbook, Multiple choice questions, Practical skills assessments, Short-answer questions, Work Placement Final Feedback, Workplace Portfolios, Written reports |
| Awarded by |
Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197)
|
You will need to have completed Year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
This course involves reading learning content and undertaking a range of written assessments and engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.
If you haven't successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to by Open Colleges.
Access to others
This course includes a requirement to record video and/ or audio roleplays. These will require participation by 1-2 other people sourced by you.
Tools and equipment
You will need to purchase specific tools and equipment for this course. Click here to view the complete list of materials, equipment and tools required for this course. IT Requirements It is recommended that students have the following hardware and additional software:
To successfully complete this course, you will require basic computing skills. This includes:
A basic level of fitness is required as you may be required to support clients with daily living skills such as personal care, shopping, cleaning and recreational activities.
HLTAID003/HLTAID011 Provide first aid requires you to undertake Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) continuously for a minimum of 2 minutes while kneeling on the floor.
First Aid
The unit HLTAID011 Apply first aid (or its equivalent) is not delivered by Open Colleges. This unit can be satisfied via the completion of the nationally recognised unit of competency or its equivalent offered by an approved provider. You will need to provide a certified copy of a current certificate or Statement of Attainment to be provided credit for this unit. You will need to pay a fee directly to the provider and may be required to travel in order to undertake this unit with the provider of your choice. Whilst it is not a requirement to hold a current first aid certificate to undertake work placement in this industry, workplaces have the right to request this.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| CHCYTH002 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH001 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| CHCYTH011 | Work effectively with young people and their families |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCYTH010 | Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCYTH004 | Respond to critical situations |
| CHCSOH001 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH003 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Nicola has 5 years experience as a Trainer and Assessor working in the education management industry. Currently, Nicola is working as a Therapy Assistant supporting young people in the NDIS, focusing on supporting participants with mental health issues in achieving their goals. Nicola also has an extensive history of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth, helping young people to overcome many challenges.
Nicola holds a Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, and a Diploma of Community Services Work and is currently studying a Cert IV in Mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Open Colleges has a work placement partnership with these organisation(s):
Action for Children and the Aged (ACATA) Australia is a registered non-government organisation comprising of medical experts and health advocates whom work towards addressing humanitarian crisis, marginalised care, and unmet medical needs in high risk communities. ACATA Australia works to promote healthy life styles and eating habits to influence the health of children and the aged.
Myst are a team dedicated to providing care and support to young people in the Blue Mountains affected by homelessness, poverty, distress, helplessness and misfortune.
Students will often undertake work placement in their current workplace or find a workplace through their friends, family or colleagues. If you experience difficulties finding a work placement, Open Colleges will provide you with advice, resources and support through our work placement support team.
There are a number of statutory checks that may be required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (or state equivalent), a First Aid Certificate and signing of a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements.
Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia.
All costs of work placement including any placement fees charged by the host organisation (whether to the student or OC), cost of statutory checks and vaccinations, travel, accommodation and uniforms are the responsibility of the student.
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Learn to look after the holistic welfare of teenagers and youth (in general those who are 12-24 years of age), including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity, with Open Colleges’ CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work.
During your course you will learn:
This course is superseded by CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work. For now, you may still enrol in this course, and we will transition you to the new course at no additional cost once it is available. We’ll be in touch closer to our launch date to give you more information about what this means for you. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, as our friendly Enrolment Consultants are always happy to help.
The Open Colleges CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work has been designed in consultation with experts in the industry, to make sure your learning is comprehensive and applicable to the current youth work sector.
This course is offered by Open Colleges on behalf of Integrated Care and Management Training.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1031 |
| Qualification name | CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work |
| Course duration | Maximum 18 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised |
| Assessments | Case studies, Knowledge tests, Learner and Supervisor checkpoints, Logbook, Multiple choice questions, Practical skills assessments, Short-answer questions, Work Placement Final Feedback, Workplace Portfolios, Written reports |
| Awarded by |
Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197)
|
You will need to have completed Year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
This course involves reading learning content and undertaking a range of written assessments and engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.
If you haven't successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to by Open Colleges.
Access to others
This course includes a requirement to record video and/ or audio roleplays. These will require participation by 1-2 other people sourced by you.
Tools and equipment
You will need to purchase specific tools and equipment for this course. Click here to view the complete list of materials, equipment and tools required for this course. IT Requirements It is recommended that students have the following hardware and additional software:
To successfully complete this course, you will require basic computing skills. This includes:
A basic level of fitness is required as you may be required to support clients with daily living skills such as personal care, shopping, cleaning and recreational activities.
HLTAID003/HLTAID011 Provide first aid requires you to undertake Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) continuously for a minimum of 2 minutes while kneeling on the floor.
First Aid
The unit HLTAID011 Apply first aid (or its equivalent) is not delivered by Open Colleges. This unit can be satisfied via the completion of the nationally recognised unit of competency or its equivalent offered by an approved provider. You will need to provide a certified copy of a current certificate or Statement of Attainment to be provided credit for this unit. You will need to pay a fee directly to the provider and may be required to travel in order to undertake this unit with the provider of your choice. Whilst it is not a requirement to hold a current first aid certificate to undertake work placement in this industry, workplaces have the right to request this.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| CHCYTH002 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH001 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| CHCYTH011 | Work effectively with young people and their families |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCYTH010 | Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCYTH004 | Respond to critical situations |
| CHCSOH001 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH003 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Nicola has 5 years experience as a Trainer and Assessor working in the education management industry. Currently, Nicola is working as a Therapy Assistant supporting young people in the NDIS, focusing on supporting participants with mental health issues in achieving their goals. Nicola also has an extensive history of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth, helping young people to overcome many challenges.
Nicola holds a Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, and a Diploma of Community Services Work and is currently studying a Cert IV in Mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Open Colleges has a work placement partnership with these organisation(s):
Action for Children and the Aged (ACATA) Australia is a registered non-government organisation comprising of medical experts and health advocates whom work towards addressing humanitarian crisis, marginalised care, and unmet medical needs in high risk communities. ACATA Australia works to promote healthy life styles and eating habits to influence the health of children and the aged.
Myst are a team dedicated to providing care and support to young people in the Blue Mountains affected by homelessness, poverty, distress, helplessness and misfortune.
Students will often undertake work placement in their current workplace or find a workplace through their friends, family or colleagues. If you experience difficulties finding a work placement, Open Colleges will provide you with advice, resources and support through our work placement support team.
There are a number of statutory checks that may be required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (or state equivalent), a First Aid Certificate and signing of a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements.
Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia.
All costs of work placement including any placement fees charged by the host organisation (whether to the student or OC), cost of statutory checks and vaccinations, travel, accommodation and uniforms are the responsibility of the student.
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