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Certificate IV in Youth Work/Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (CHC40413/CHC42315)

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About this Course

EMPATHISE. ENGAGE. EMPOWER.

Empower young people to reach their potential. Youth Workers and Pastoral Care Workers can find employment in community, government or youth agencies. The dual qualification in CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work / CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care develops the student’s skills to mentor and support young people as they make positive changes in their lives. The qualifications provide skills and knowledge for person-centred approaches to caring for vulnerable people.

Both of these qualifications are nationally recognised.

Professional Outcomes

Students develop self-awareness and undertake professional supervised practice throughout the course. These skills are developed in a minimum 160-200 hour placement. Both of these qualifications are nationally recognised.

Students are required to:

complete a minimum work requirement of 160-200 hours
apply for a DCSI Employment screening check
complete the Respond to Abuse and Neglect – Education Care (RAN-EC) training.

Work Placement

Students are encouraged to find their own Work Placement according to their interests and intended career paths. Over the duration of the Work Based Placement (WBP) the student’s role is that of support worker. In that capacity the student will be expected to demonstrate their ability to perform specific tasks with each client according to the organisation’s service delivery protocols. The WBP mentor will provide additional training regarding the organisation’s policy and procedures that guide the work that is done. The student will work in consultation with their mentor regarding any actions that are taken for or with clients. The way the students support work is structured will be guided by the host organisation mentor in order to meet organisation requirements. Therefore, this aspect of the WBP is not prescriptive.

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Units of Competency Structure

22 Subjects total

19 Core

3 Elective

Core

Work within a community development framework CHCCDE003: Requires 65 nominal hours
Use communication to build relationships CHCCOM002: Requires 55 nominal hours
Work with diverse people CHCDIV001: Requires 40 nominal hours
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety CHCDIV002: Requires 25 nominal hours
Work legally and ethically CHCLEG001: Requires 55 nominal hours
Work with people with mental health issues CHCMHS001: Requires 80 nominal hours
Plan and conduct group activities CHCGRP002: Requires 70 nominal hours
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT001: Requires 40 nominal hours
Engage respectfully with young people CHCYTH001: Requires 60 nominal hours
Work effectively with young people in youth work context CHCYTH002: Requires 60 nominal hours
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives CHCYTH003: Requires 45 nominal hours
Respond to critical situations CHCYTH004: Requires 100 nominal hours
Provide services for young people appropriate to the needs and circumstances CHCYTH010: Requires 90 nominal hours
Respond to client needs CHCCCS016: Requires 60 nominal hours
Provide loss and grief support CHCCCS017: Requires 55 nominal hours
Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care CHCPAS001: Requires 45 nominal hours
Provide pastoral and spiritual care CHCPAS002: Requires 60 nominal hours
Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003: Requires 120 nominal hours
Participate in workplace health and safety HLTWHS001: Requires 20 nominal hours

Elective

Work effectively in trauma informed care CHCMHS007: Requires 40 nominal hours
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing CHCMHS011: Requires 80 nominal hours
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management CHCCSM005: Requires 75 nominal hours

More information can be found in the course detail document.

What do I need for entry?

Students must meet the minimum language, literacy and numeracy standards

Recognition of prior learning / credit transfer

If you can provide evidence of competency for some of the units, you may not have to undertake those units.
In simple terms, RPL means that if you have not already undertaken the unit or its equivalent, but have the required knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency for the unit, you won’t have to study the unit.
Credit transfer is where you have a Statement of Attainment or a qualification which clearly states you have demonstrated competency in those units or their equivalent.

How long does it take?

1 year 6 months (18 months) full-time or part-time equivalent , which is 24 months study.

Where can I study?

You can study this course via Blended Learning or Online.

Adelaide – Millswood SA

How much does it cost?

Learn more about fees and available payment options.

When can I start?

Semester 1 – February

Semester 2 – July

Additional Information

Homework

As with most adult study, students will be required to complete pre-course reading and related activities prior to attending their weekly classes. In addition, it is expected that students will undertake a certain amount of homework such as reading, research, completing written assignments, etc. During enrolment in this course, students are advised that they can expect an average of 20 hours self-directed study or homework per week.

Course Codes

Tabor: CHC40413/CHC42315 Certificate IV in Youth Work/Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (CHC40413/CHC42315)
SATAC: Not applicable

Course Level

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