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Certificate IV in Youth Work

National ID: CHC40421 | State ID: BII4

Create brighter futures for young people

Complete this qualification and you'll have what it takes to help young people in need. You may find employment in community, government and welfare agencies.  You'll learn how to create programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements.

Youth Work can be a rewarding career where you will need patience, sensitivity and a resilient and strong character, due to the nature of the work. Your role will focus on keeping young people safe and assisting them to develop social and emotional skills to encourage positive change.  During 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.

Gain these skills

  • Develop and facilitate a range of community based programs
  • Promote social, emotional and physical well-being
  • Respond to critical situations
  • Work with youth at risk
  • Assist with collective action
  • Work with cultural diversity
  • Follow legislative and ethical requirements
  • Implement orgnisational policies and guidelines

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Youth Worker | Community Worker | Juvenile Justice Worker | Youth Officer | Youth Support Worker | Youth Liaison Officer

Further Study Option(s)

  • Diploma of Youth Work
  • Diploma of Community Services
  • Diploma of Mental Health

Course overview

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Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Mount Lawley

Duration: Three semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) Two semesters No No selection criteria
Mount Lawley Three semesters No No selection criteria

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Armadale

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Murdoch

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Armadale Two semesters No No selection criteria
Murdoch Two semesters No No selection criteria

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Albany

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Albany Two semesters Yes No selection criteria
Last updated on September 10, 2025