CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
A rewarding career working with youth
This is the qualification you need to set yourself up for a rewarding career as a youth worker, youth support worker, or caseworker. You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in...
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton | Kalgoorlie
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online | Online and on campus
A rewarding career working with youth
This is the qualification you need to set yourself up for a rewarding career as a youth worker, youth support worker, or caseworker. You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the youth sector; promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
You will also learn how to respond to critical situations; work with youth at risk; assist collective action; and work with cultural diversity, and gain an understanding of ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities for working in youth services.
Informed choices - is this course right for me?
Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider:
- Your level of communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to attend on campus classes four days per week and commit to study, for research and assessments outside the scheduled class times.
- Your ability to study units and perform practical demonstrations/role plays on the following topics: family and domestic violence, trauma, alcohol and other drug use, mental health issues, etc that may be confronting or cause distress
- If you have the following attributes:
- Respectful, resilient, empathetic and have a positive outlook
- A non-judgmental attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to exercise initiative
- Leadership qualities
- Able to build positive relationships with multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong communication, consultation, problem solving and negotiation skills
- Passion for social justice
- Drive for helping others
- Patience
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Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seventeen (17) units of competence, comprising fifteen (15) core and two (2) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700