Take the next step in your career in child welfare with this intermediate qualification. This course is perfect for people with a passion for working with vulnerable members of the community. CHC40321 – Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care) is the preferred option for staff who do not hold a recognised qualification and need to satisfy the legislative changes to the Child Safety Framework, as it provides the most relevant skills and knowledge to the role of residential care service staff.
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in family support. Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
PREREQUISITES
The student is required to have completed the following checks:
National Criminal History Record Check or National Police Certificate
Students can apply for the National Police Check through their local police station or via the National Crime Check Website:
www.nationalcrimecheck.com.au/police-checks-individuals/
Working with children check
Please contact your local government agency to apply:
Queensland
JOB PROSPECTS
Successful completion of this course may enable you to work in the following occupational titles:
- Youth Worker
- Social Worker
- Child Protection Support Worker
- Family Support Worker
- School-Based Youth Support Officer
COURSE DURATION
18 months – Students are expected to spend approximately 10 study hours per week.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Total number of units = 16 (11 core units + 5 elective units)
CORE UNITS (11 units)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCPRT027 | Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
| CHCPRT029 | Work within a practice framework |
| CHCPRT034 | Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs |
OUR ELECTIVE UNTS (5 units)
Group A electives – Residential and out of home care specialisation
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CHCPRT033 | Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs |
| CHCFAM009 | Facilitate family intervention strategies |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
120 Hours of work placement required
