of community services CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work
At Open Colleges, we are passionate about helping people from all walks of life to achieve their aspirations and dreams. For more than 100 years, we have been opening opportunities for people across Australia. Today, Open Colleges is blazing a new trail in online education creating Australia s leaders in next generation learning. Why study with Open Colleges? Freedom study where you want, when you want Our courses and learning materials have been designed specifically for online learning Our trainers and assessors are industry professionals with experience in supporting online students Our dedicated student support team is there to help you every step of the way Our virtual campus OpenSpace provides you with opportunities to interact with trainers and assessors, and students Many of our courses are nationally recognised and meet professional licensing or registration requirements. I wished back then that I had someone to talk to that could be on the same level as understanding as me. When I found this course, I thought, I want to be that person that I never had. I want there to be a set of ears for all the voices that don t get heard. Thomas Hollingberry, Open Colleges student
of community services Certificate IV in Youth Work According to Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations*, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector will be the fastest growth area for employment over the next five years. It will add more than 177 000 jobs. Open Colleges has designed this nationally recognised certificate for those who want to gain the qualifications they will need to work with Australia s youth. This certificate will train you to develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community based programs. These will be designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people from various backgrounds. Because of the sensitivity needed when working with young people, a focus on legal and ethical case work will be included to assist your understanding of professional boundaries. You ll gain valuable competencies in cultural diversity and develop strong communication skills. Within this course, there are core units focusing on mental health and working with diverse people, as well as how to work well with the community. You will also learn how to respond to critical situations and ways to assess coexisting needs. When you finish this course you will be to secure employment in community, government, welfare, and not-for-profit organisations, as well as church agencies. *Figures from Job Outlook: www.joboutlook.gov.au COURSE DETAILS Course number Delivery mode Course duration Assessments Qualification level Nationally recognised Awarded by POTENTIAL JOBS > Youth worker E1031 Online Maximum 18 months Knowledge tests, case studies, written reports, demonstrations, presentations, projects, workplace logbook, workplace assessment portfolio, student and supervisor check points, work placement final report. Certificate IV Yes Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd > Community development youth worker > Indigenous youth worker > Recreational youth activities worker > Youth and family resource officer > Youth housing support worker > Residential support worker > Youth case worker
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work What you need to know about this course COURSE NUMBER E1031 How is the course delivered? This is an online course with work placement. This means that you will complete your knowledge and basic skills development through online learning, as well as a work placement. This will allow you to practise and master practical skills and gain invaluable workplace experience and contacts. What is online learning? OpenSpace is Open Colleges online campus. Through OpenSpace you will: > Access your learning materials and assessments > Undertake and upload assessments > Engage with your trainer and assessor, and course coordinator > Participate in student forums > Have the opportunity to find a study buddy > Access your assessment grades and feedback > Access the student support team > Access the Gale Library. What learning materials are included with this course? Your learning materials are accessed through OpenSpace. These include: > Learning content > Weblinks, readings and resources > Videos and other digital resources > News, discussion forums and live chats. What is work placement? Work placement is a structured learning program undertaken in a relevant workplace. It involves doing set tasks and activities over time under the guidance of a workplace supervisor and Open Colleges workplace assessor. The work placement requires you to complete a portfolio, a logbook and undergo interviews with your workplace assessor. A work placement can be a highly stimulating and rewarding part of the course. It will enable you to participate in a real workplace and put into practice the new skills and knowledge that you are learning in the course. The work placement also provides Open Colleges with an opportunity to assess the skills and knowledge you have developed through the course in the workplace. This is called workplace assessment. 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. An Open Colleges workplace assessor will determine whether the workplace is appropriate to undertake work placement as part of the course. Please note that you may need to undertake the work placement at more than one workplace in order to meet the requirements of the course, depending on the nature and scope of activities conducted at the workplace. More information can be found in the Workplace Assessment Guide.
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work Specific work placement requirements: > Duration: Minimum of 120 hours. > Workplace: The workplace where you will do your placement will need to be involved in the delivery of professional youth services to clients. It should provide you with access to specialist equipment and resources as outlined in the Workplace Assessment Guide. Your workplace assessor will ascertain whether the workplace is appropriate. > Supervisor: The workplace supervisor is required to have 3 years experience in the community services industry and hold a minimum qualification level of Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent. > Recommendation: Open Colleges recommends that you consider the work placement options in your local area prior to enrolling in this course. You may be required to travel to undertake your work placement within an approved organisation. > First aid certification: You must produce evidence of a current first aid certificate. To meet the requirements of this course you will need to complete a first aid course with an accredited provider at your own cost. Please contact an Enrolment Consultant if you would like more information on meeting this requirement. > Requirements: 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. > Insurance: Open Colleges provides insurance cover for the mandatory work placement you undertake as part of your course. This insurance coverage includes Public and Products Liability Insurance as well as Student Personal Accident Insurance. > Questions? Contact our Enrolment Consultants on 1300 050 762 to discuss any questions you might have regarding the work placement requirements of the course. How is the course assessed? During the course, you will undertake: > Knowledge tests > Case studies > Written reports > Demonstrations > Presentations > Projects > Workplace logbook > Workplace assessment > Portfolio > Student and supervisor check points For more information on these types of assessments, see the Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website. What about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Open Colleges has developed an RPL Kit for this course. The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work What is the duration of the course? The maximum duration for the course is 18 months. To complete the course in this timeframe, we recommend that you study a minimum of 14 hours per week. This is a guide only - the time taken to complete your course will depend on your level of skill and knowledge. What are the entry requirements for the course? Education entry requirements You need to have completed Year 12, or equivalent, or have appropriate vocational training, and/or work experience in a relevant role. Minimum age requirements You will need to be at least 18 years old. English language requirements This course requires you to read comprehensive content, undertake a range of written assessments, participate in workplace activities and engage 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 have not successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency in one of the following: > Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; OR > 2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication. Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. To help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills required to study this course, you can undertake the online Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool available on the Open Colleges website. This assessment tool can also help you determine your learning level and plan your future studies. Computing requirements All Open Colleges courses include the following minimum computer and audio-visual requirements. Hardware and Software requirements All users: > Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent > Broadband internet connection > 2GB of RAM > CD-ROM or DVD drive > Adobe Reader XI or equivalent > Printer and associated software > Scanner and associated software > Digital imaging software > File compression software Windows users: > Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended) > Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended) > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher Mac OS users: > Mac OSX v10.5 or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended) > 1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended) > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher Audio-visual requirements: > Software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet. > Digital video recording device and/or digital camera and associated software to save and upload video and image files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phone and smart phones include this technology. > Access to office equipment and resources including photocopier, scanner and printer.
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work Skill requirements To successfully complete this course, you will require basic computing skills. This includes: > Creating, saving and editing Microsoft Office documents > Accessing and searching the internet > Downloading and saving documents from websites > Uploading documents through websites > Participating in online discussions > Connecting digital cameras and downloading and storing images > Compressing image files Physical requirements You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness, as the work placement may involve a variety of physical tasks, such as providing personal care, assisting clients with mobility and transfers and considerable time standing and walking. What support services are available? During your studies with Open Colleges, you will have access to a comprehensive range of support services. These include: Academic support Your experienced trainers and assessors are available in OpenSpace to answer any questions you may have regarding the learning materials or assessments. Your course coordinator can also provide you with advice and support regarding the overall course. Student support The student support team is your one-stop service centre for all student administrative issues including enrolment, change of contact details, OpenSpace support, assessment results and certification. You can access the student support team in OpenSpace or by email or phone. Learning support The learning support team is a dedicated team of specialists that provide you with a comprehensive induction to studying with Open Colleges as well as specific support if you encounter learning difficulties during your studies. Learning support resources, such as writing guides, are available in OpenSpace. You can access the learning support team via your trainer and assessor or the student support team. Work placement support The work placement support team can provide you with support, advice and resources if you encounter difficulties in securing a workplace for your work placement. You can access the learning support team via your trainer and assessor or the student support team. Skill Development Workshops Open Colleges develops annual calendars of Skill Development Workshops for the community services portfolio courses. These face-toface workshops, held in major capital cities across Australia, are offered to learners prior to commencing SWL. These workshops enable learners to develop competence in practical activities under the supervision and guidance of Open Colleges Trainers and Assessors. The offering of Skills Development Workshops will be dependent on demand and the number of students enrolled with a minimum of 15 required per workshop. Peer support As a student of Open Colleges you can also access our study buddy system. This enables you to connect with other Open Colleges students studying your course that live near you. Students find this is a great way to keep motivated and build lasting friendships and networks. More information? The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more detailed information on the support services available to students. We recommend that you read the Student Handbook prior to enrolling with us.
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work What will I obtain on completion of the course? Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised qualification CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work awarded by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd. (Provider Number: 90197). What further studies could I pursue? After successful completion of the CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work, graduates could go on to further study in: > CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services Work > CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling What funding support options exist? Austudy/Abstudy This course is Austudy/Abstudy approved, but you will need to apply directly to Centrelink for information on eligibility.
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work About the Industry About Youth Work Youth Workers provide support, information and advice to young clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters. Youth Workers might also evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies to assist their clients. According to the Australian government s Job Outlook website, employment for Youth Workers (falling under the umbrella category called Welfare Support Workers) to 2016-17 is expected to grow very strongly. This profession employs nearly 60,000 employees Australia wide, and has grown strongly in the last five and ten year periods of survey. In The Workplace Youth Workers often work with different areas of speciality, including areas such as drug and alcohol, homelessness, recovery from abuse and mental health issues. As a Youth Worker, your aim should be to foster compatible environments for young people, so that they feel secure and are able to grow and develop, to achieve their goals in life with direction and support. A Youth Worker will work alongside his or her young clients to put plans of action into practice, often working with government and other welfare agencies to achieve the best result for the clients. Youth Workers can find employment in a variety of different areas such as government agencies, not-for-profit organisations or in specialised programs.
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work Modules and Units Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to Module 1, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you ll be given access to the next module. Module Code Unit Title Module 1: Introduction to youth work Module 2: Working with diversity Module 3: Work, health and safety Module 4: First aid Module 5: Working with families Module 6: Practice principles Your Structured Workplace Module 7: Mental health Module 8: Responding to crisis Module 9: Community supports CHCYTH002 CHCYTH001 CHCDIV001 CHCDIV002 HLTWHS001 HLTAID003 CHCYTH011 CHCLEG001 CHCCOM002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context Engage respectfully with young people Work with diverse people Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Participate in workplace health and safety Provide first aid Work effectively with young people and their families Work legally and ethically Use communication to build relationships - Structured Work placement learning commences (SWL) CHCMHS001 CHCYTH010 CHCCCS004 CHCYTH004 CHCSOH001 CHCPRT001 CHCYTH003 CHCCDE003 CHCGRP002 Work with people with mental health issues Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances Assess co-existing needs Respond to critical situations Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Support young people to create opportunities in their lives Work within a community development framework Plan and conduct group activities Please note HLTAID003 Provide first aid is undertaken by the student via an external provider. For full course competency details visit www.training.gov.au
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