Are you ready to impact the lives of young people? This course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to work with and support 10 to 25 year olds.

The role of a youth worker is diverse, with many exciting and challenging career opportunities. You’ll learn to develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs addressing the social, behavioural, health and welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

This qualification includes:

• Gaining the skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the lives of younger people
• Learning how to facilitate community-based programs and address social and welfare needs
• Learning to look after the holistic welfare of children and teenagers, including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity.
• How to listen to and understand young people’s problems, taking into account their background and circumstances, and support them in the areas they are struggling with
• The skills to interact and work with the families and guardians of young people, to arrive at the best possible outcomes for your young client’s welfare
• How to understand and work with a variety of cultural perspectives, and promote the health and safety of young people living in these communities
• Key relationship and trust building skills
• How to assess young people, respond to their concerns and link them in with services that will assist them in meeting their needs
• How to encourage youth participation, and help young people to connect with people and communities that will have a positive and healthy impact on their lives
• How to respond to critical situations, and work with youth who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness
• How to understand, work with and support young people struggling with mental distress

Employment opportunities with this qualification are:

• Community Development Worker (Youth)
• Youth and Family Resource Officer
• Indigenous Youth Worker
• Youth and Family Service Worker
• Youth Case Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• Recreational Youth Activities Worker
• Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
• Youth Housing Support Worker
• Support Worker Residential
• Youth Worker

What will you achieve from completing this course?

• A nationally recognised CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work
• A broad range of skills and knowledge for a career in community services
• Skills to work autonomously with limited responsibility

What you need to know about this course:

• New students are expected to attend a mandatory college orientation before course commencement. Orientation times and dates will be advised after enrolment.
• Classes commence at the beginning of week 1 of each school term
• Students will be accepted into the class throughout the term
• You will need to plan for approximately 5-8 hours a week at home to complete assessment tasks
• There is no training during school holidays
• Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning
• Resources are provided by SGSCC
• Student lounge available
• WiFi is available

What resources do you need to study from home?

• A computer with internet access
• Email access
• Facebook account

Course entry requirements:

• There are no formal educational requirements for entry into this course
• Recognition for units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences
• Current National Police Check (arranged through SGSCC)
• Complete an SGSCC English language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine that the student has sufficient skills to successfully complete the course
• Access to computer/internet
• Facebook account for private class communication and access to learning resources (assistance creating an account can be arranged through SGSCC)
• Note taking materials
• Attend work placement (arranged by SGSCC) and be workplace assessed (minimum 120 hours)
• Unique Student Identifier (can be arranged through SGSCC)

Do you need to complete any work placement hours?

This course requires work placement which will be organised by SGSCC. Work placement (unpaid) is a compulsory component of the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.
120 hours

Will you need to sit for any exams?

• No. This is a competency based course
• Tell us, then show us you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received
• You will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all 18 units of learning

Units of competency you will be studying:

1. CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework (Core)
2. CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships (Core)
3. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
4. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (Core)
5. CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities (Core)
6. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
7. CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues (Core)
8. CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Core)
9. CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people (Core)
10. CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in youth work context (Core)
11. CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives (Core)
12. CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations (Core)
13. CHCYTH010 Provide services for young people appropriate to the needs and circumstances (Core)
14. HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety (Core)
15. CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues (Elective)
16. CHCCDE001 Support participative planning processes (Elective)
17. CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing (Elective)
18. CHCYTH011 Work effectively with young people and their families (Elective)

Assessments are made up of a range of:

• Case studies
• Demonstration
• Observations
• Portfolio of evidence
• Presentation
• Questions and answers
• Research report

To be deemed competent:

• You will receive clear assessment instructions
• You must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard as set by your trainer
• These are assessed by your trainer
• Opportunities will be provided for trainers to support students and to re-submit their assessments if required

When you have completed and been deemed competent you can:

• Progress with SGSCC to the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

Course fees:

• This qualification falls under the NSW Fee Free Initiative
• Skills NSW provides fully subsidised training to gain skills in Australia’s growing industries. Go to https://skills.education.nsw.gov.au/nsw-fee-free to check your eligibility.

Delivery Overview:

• Duration: 6 term course
• Days: Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 4.30pm
• Units of Learning: 18
• Requirements: 16 days of work placement
• Monthly Intake: Currently taking expressions of interest

Time for you to enrol:

• The WorkSkills team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 02 8543 7412 during business hours
• At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

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