Certificate IV in Youth Work - CHC40413

Many teaching staff work in industry, so students are exposed to the real world of youth work from their very first day. This access and connection to the community services sector paves the way for placement and employment opportunities for students.

Classes include a combination of:

• work-related learning
• workplace tasks and assessments
• quizzes
• case studies
• group and individual projects
• oral presentations

Assessment occurs through a variety of methods including:

• written reports
• class activities
• quizzes
• work placement observations and tasks

Guest lecturers provide relevant and up-to-date industry information.

All programs are delivered in English.

You will have access to online resources through the myRMIT student portal.

You'll undertake an industry placement over the course of the year, complementing what you're learning in class. You will have the opportunity to complete placement(s) through a variety of community youth work services.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with hands-on vocational practice.

We work closely with our industry partners to ensure this program is aligned with industry needs. This program maintains strong links with the community youth work sector through course design, development, delivery and assessment.

You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world projects in international contexts. Our students have been leading participants in project teams working with partner organisations in the United Kingdom, Asia-Pacific, Europe, India and the USA.

RMIT’s Global Experience Office (GEO) supports students to undertake exchange or short-term mobility activities with over 165 partner universities worldwide.

This program consists of 14 core courses and 4 elective courses.

You'll study:

• case management
• community development
• effective communication
• mental health
• crisis intervention
• legal and ethical issues
• how to plan and conduct group activities
• how to engage with at risk youth.
  

You will obtain the Mental Health First Aid (Youth) certificate as part of this program.

Electives allow you to develop additional skills in:

• First Aid (Level 2 certificate)
  
• working in trauma informed care
• alcohol and other drugs issues
• case management.
  

For local students, this program is also offered as a traineeship. Please contact the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies for details.

This nationally recognised vocational education qualification has been validated by the community services and health industries.

The Certificate IV in Youth Work is the industry requirement to qualify you for work with youth services in community settings throughout Australia.

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

• understand more about the program
• determine if you may need support during your studies
• make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.

To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.