CHC40321 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Overview
Unleash your potential as a champion for children, youth, and families with our engaging Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention. Gain the skills to make a positive impact on vulnerable lives through effective support, intervention, and advocacy. Be the guiding light that empowers and transforms lives.
This course is ideal for those with a passion for working with at-risk communities. This qualification aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to work with at-risk youth, develop relationships with families and facilitate family intervention, effectively provide trauma-informed care, develop relationships with families and work with people with mental health issues. Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This is a nationally recognised course.
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Study Experience
- Fast-Tracked Course
- Real Life Scenarios
- Placement Expectations
Career Opportunities
This course may contribute to the following careers: Child Protection Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Behaviour Support Officer, Residential Care Officer, Youth Justice Worker.
Structure & Availability
Standard Course Structure
Duration:| Full Time Duration | Part Time Duration |
|---|---|
| 12 Months | 18 Months |
Enroll into one unit at a time and follow course sequence. Do not enrol into units you are seeking Credit Transfer for.
Unit 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Unit 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Unit 3
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Unit 4
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
Unit 5
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Unit 6
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs |
Unit 7
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Unit 8
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
Unit 9
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SERVICE PLANNING CLUSTER- You must have completed 9 units prior to enrolling into this cluster
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE & PRACTICE FRAMEWORK CLUSTER- You must have completed 11 units prior to enrolling into this cluster
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT029 | Work within a practice framework |
PLACEMENT GROUP CLUSTER- You must have completed 13 units prior to enrolling into this cluster
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCPRT034 | Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCPRT027 | Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
Recognised Prior Leaning
Duration:RPL Only
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT029 | Work within a practice framework |
| CHCPRT034 | Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCPRT027 | Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
This course has no residential schools.
You will be required to undertake an approved work placement of 120 hours to complete CHC40321 successfully. Students who are currently working in a relevant role may be eligible to undertake placement with their existing employer, subject to approval from the relevant Educational Team Leader and agreement from the employer.
When you have completed at least 12 units, you will be required to complete a Placement Application Form. This form allows you to apply for approval to complete your placement within your workplace or alternatively, request to attend a CQUniversity-sourced placement. If your workplace does not meet the requirements necessary to address the relevant outcomes of this course CQUniversity will arrange a work placement for you.
CQUniversity’s Workforce Integrated Learning (WIL) team will aim to source a placement located within your community; however, circumstances may require you to relocate to complete the placement.
Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course and it is important that students meet the requirements for these checks. Mandatory Check inquiries can be directed to WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au and further detailed information can be sourced by clicking on the following link: IMMUNISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS WIL DOCUMENT.
You may also be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with the host organisation and placement may be subject to you meeting the organisation's requirements.
Requirements
Students are required to complete the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course. The student will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check relevant to their State or Territory, along with an Australian Federal Police Check and a Student ID Card. The student must ensure that they meet the requirements for these checks prior to placement. The student may be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with host organisations and placement may be subject to the student meeting the requirements of the organisation. The Vocational Placement will entail 120 hours within a relevant work setting. Placement will be undertaken towards the end of the course. If the student is currently working in a relevant role they may be eligible to undertake placement hours with existing employer. This will be subject to approval by the Head of Course and agreement from the employer.
Fees & Scholarships
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee
Some government-funded training programs, such as Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills, require students to contribute to the cost of their education through a co-contribution fee. This fee varies depending on the course and the student's eligibility for a concessional rate. Additional costs, such as uniforms and course resources, may also apply. More details on eligibility and exemptions can be found on How to Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
Starting the 1st of July 2025, the Queensland Government is updating its TAFE subsidy offerings. Students commencing from this date will need to be reassessed, potentially requiring additional documentation to maintain their funding. Those who do not provide the necessary documents, or are no longer eligible, may lose their subsidy and continue as full-fee-paying students. For more information visit Paying for TAFE and review Important Changes to TAFE Subsidies from July 2025.
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