Certificate IV in Youth Work

4.3
2 reviews
  • This centre has helped me develop my knowledge about working with youngsters. It has opened my mind up to different situations. It has been a valuable experience and the support given by open colleges has been nothing but brilliant.
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  • The person who helped me enroll in my Certificate 4 in Youth Work was Kerry. She was brilliant! Informed me brilliantly and followed up with me every time. The lecturer was fantastic and patient and spoke in detail. I'm very impressed with the simplicity and how easy it is to study here!
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Course

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    18 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Learn to look after the holistic welfare of children and teenagers, including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity, with Open Colleges’ CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work .During your course you will learn:How to listen to and understand young people’s problems, taking into account their background and circumstances, and counsel them around the areas they are struggling with.The skills to interact and work with the families and guardians of children and teens, to arrive at the best possible outcomes for your young client’s welfare.How to understand and work with a variety of cultural perspectives, and promote the health and safety of young people living in these communities.Key relationship and trust building skills.How to assess young people, respond to their needs and link them in with services that will assist them and meet their needs.Encourage youth participation, and help young people to connect with people and communities that will have a positive and healthy impact on their lives.How to respond to critical situations, and work with youth who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.Understand, work with and support young people struggling with mental health issues. 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.Complete your work placement in FijiOpen Colleges have partnered with Action for Children and the Aged (ACATA) Trust Fiji to offer students of the Diploma of Community Services the opportunity to complete their required work placement hours over the course 2 weeks in Fiji .You’ll volunteer in Fijian communities by participating in lime farm planting for income generation and sustainability, development...

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Reviews

4.3
  • This centre has helped me develop my knowledge about working with youngsters. It has opened my mind up to different situations. It has been a valuable experience and the support given by open colleges has been nothing but brilliant.
    |
  • The person who helped me enroll in my Certificate 4 in Youth Work was Kerry. She was brilliant! Informed me brilliantly and followed up with me every time. The lecturer was fantastic and patient and spoke in detail. I'm very impressed with the simplicity and how easy it is to study here!
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4.3
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Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Ignatius

3.5
11/10/2017
What I would highlight: This centre has helped me develop my knowledge about working with youngsters. It has opened my mind up to different situations. It has been a valuable experience and the support given by open colleges has been nothing but brilliant.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Tess

5.0
20/11/2016
What I would highlight: The person who helped me enroll in my Certificate 4 in Youth Work was Kerry. She was brilliant! Informed me brilliantly and followed up with me every time. The lecturer was fantastic and patient and spoke in detail. I'm very impressed with the simplicity and how easy it is to study here!
What could be improved: All OK
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 6 years

Subjects

  • IT risk
  • Risk
  • Mental Health

Course programme

Module 1: Introduction to youth work
  • Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
  • Engage respectfully with young people
Module 2: Working with diversity
  • Work with diverse people
  • Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Module 3: Work, health and safety
  • Participate in work health and safety
Module 4: First aid
  • Provide first aid
Module 5: Working with families
  • Work effectively with young people and their families
Module 6: Practice principles
  • Work legally and ethically
  • Use communication to build relationships
Module 7: Mental health
  • Work with people with mental health issues
  • Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
  • Assess co-existing needs
Module 8: Responding to crisis
  • Respond to critical situations
  • Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  • Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Module 9: Community supports
  • Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
  • Work within a community development framework
  • Plan and conduct group activities

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Price on request