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CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Do you work in, or want to work in, a role that supports children, young people and families in achieving safety, stability and positive life outcomes?

The Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention course will give you the knowledge and skills to support children and young people at risk, and work within child protection frameworks. You’ll learn strategies to build trust, promote resilience, and empower individuals and families to create lasting change.

Those with this nationally-recognized qualification can work in a range of community services settings, including out-of-home care, family support services, and youth programs, opening up diverse career pathways in a growing sector.

Career opportunities include:

  • Child Protection Support Worker
  • Family Support Worker
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Youth Worker
  • Case Support Worker
  • Early Intervention Officer

This course is a Nationally Accredited course and is considered an approved course for Centrelink student payment purposes. You may be eligible to receive student payments, for more information see https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/education and contact Services Australia directly.

Duration

6-12 Months (full time) 12-18 Months (part time)

Delivery

Online (Supported self-paced)

Course Frequency

Rolling Enrolments - Start at any time!

Course Fees

Full fee - $4,500

Work Placement

120 hours (mandatory)

Course Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Students must be at least 18 years of age
  • Complete the pre-entry Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) indicator assessment.
  • Students must produce a current National Police Check with ‘discloseable’ outcomes presented to selectability Training, prior to placement. Students may apply for a Blue and Yellow Card Exemption at the time of enrolment.

Training commitments

Course Duration: 6 - 24 months 

Placement: 120 hours of work placement (mandatory)

Delivery mode: Supported self-paced

Access to learning

selectability Training provides all learning resources via its modern and easy-to-use Learning Management System. 

To complete this course, we suggest that each potential student has basic computer skills such as sending an email, using a printer and scanner, using Microsoft Office programs, and internet skills to undertake online research.

Face-to-face:

Face-to-face students will have access to selectability Training laptops and internet connection during class times. Special requests for printing can be made through staff. 

Payment options

How and when fees are charged

Fee for service training

Fee for Service Training requires full payment to be made by the student. Multiple payment plan options are available, including either Pay in Full or Pay in Four. Students also have the option to pay the initial cost of 2 units, and then pay per unit as they progress.

The maximum amount we can charge prior to the Start of Study is $1,500. The full details and fees and charges for the service are provided on the Student Handbook, located in the Policies and Procedures section of our website.

Payment Plan

We can offer a payment plan through our payment partner Debit Success.

Talk to our friendly team to select the right payment plan for your situation.

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Upfront payment

Prior to the commencement of your course you may pay your fees as an upfront payment at the selectability Training office or over the phone.

EFTPOS, all major credit cards and cheques are accepted.

Units of Competency

Core

CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery 

CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 

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 

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

CHCPRT033 Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care

CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour

CHCDEV004 Confirm developmental status

CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs