Certificate IV in Youth Work
If you want to help create brighter futures for young people and want to make a difference, then CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work is a great starting point. This course will teach you how to address the social, behavioral, health, welfare, developmental, and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements. You will learn to look after the holistic welfare of children and teenagers, including their safety, emotional health, and social connectivity by implementing intervention strategies and facilitating a range of community-based programs.
You will acquire a wide range of skills during your studies such as:
- how to listen and understand young people’s problems taking into account their background and circumstances
- how to interact and work with the families and guardians of children and teens
- how to understand and work with a variety of cultural perspectives, and promote the health and safety of young people living in communities
- how to build trust and establish relationships to encourage youth participation so that you can 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
- how to understand, work with, and support young people struggling with mental health issues.
As part of this course, you will undertake a supervised or simulated work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
Campus Information
Central Regional TAFE
Central Regional TAFE’s world class centre of excellence specialises in aquaculture, marine and environmental science and research. Geraldton is a vibrant regional city located on the historic Batavia coast, with scenic rolling hills and breakaway ranges to the east, and Chapman and Greenough Rivers to the north and south. Geraldton campus facilities include childcare, a training restaurant, library, bookshop, café, and well-equipped computer labs. There is on-campus student accommodation available at Pepperell Village.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Community Worker
- Youth Worker
PSW Opportunity
- N/A
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Secondary School Certificate – pass
- Higher Secondary Certificate (minimum GPA of5
- 60% in HSC first division pass ) GCE A-Level (2 subject passes)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- State Education Boards 65% overall across all academic subjects.*
- Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
- Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
- * TAFE International Western Australia does not accept results from some State Education Boards.
- Diploma qualifications: Average mark of 60% or above, should be VITC recognized and of 2-3 years duration.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
- Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- ?Higher Secondary School Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate (55% overall minimum)
- Higher Secondary School (Intermediate) (55% overall minimum) Certificate Diploma (Polytechnic/Vocational)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- GCE 0 levels (4 subject passes)
- Sri Lankan GCE A-Level (3 passes) British GCE A-Level (2 passes)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
Students are required to provide an overseas police clearance from their home country prior to arrival in Australia. This must be provided to College staff at Orientation before the course commences.
A Working with Children (WWC) and Senior First Aid certificate is also required before the first work placement starts.
Please refer to the Non-Tuition Fees section of your Letter of Offer for any additional requirements where a cost may be incurred.
- Course Code: 085168F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13060 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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