Certificate IV in Youth Work

Recommended Local Entry Requirements

Must have clear criminal record and be able to complete a WWCC. If student is doubting whether this will be clear, they should apply for the WWCC check before enrolling.

Students will need to be at least 18 years old. Students under 18 will need a parent or guardian to complete the parent or guardian declaration on the Enrolment Form.

Students are recommended to have the language, literacy, and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email.

These skills are equivalent to:

• Successfully completed Year 12 OR

• ACSF Level 3 OR

• Successful completion of a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification or higher

Tools, equipment, and skills required:

• Access to up to 5 people to participate in role plays and assessments

• Access to a device with audio & video capabilities to record simulated role-play tasks for submission

• A simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions for role-play with facilities and equipment

• Tripod to provide a stable and secure platform to mount the digital recording device

• Basic computing skills

• Access to a modern computer with high-speed internet

• Access to Microsoft Office

Additional Requirements:

• Students need to have a reasonable level of fitness, as the role may involve a variety of physical tasks, such as being able to restrain clients from any violent episodes or self-harm, as directed. Be able to conduct client assessments. This will require both a conversational assessment and potentially visual assessment in terms of potential signs of abuse.

• Additionally, where first aid is a requirement of the host organisation, students must have the requisite fitness level that enables them to complete 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor.

NDIS worker screening and blue card:

Students can link their NDIS worker screening and blue card to Integrated Care and Management Training so that they can receive a student version. Students are provided a link on how to do this in OpenSpace in the FAQs.

Simulated Environment:

Role Plays are the practical element of an assessment that a student is required to complete via a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions with facilities and equipment including:

• Home / office environment with tables and chairs

• outdoor activity areas

• communication equipment

• up to 5 people to support you in the role-play

For some role-play scenarios, this may include:

• Young people

• People from diverse backgrounds

• People with disabilities (or pretending to have some form of disabilities)

• It is the responsibility of the learner to find suitable role-play participants

Types of resources required for group activities, including:

• venues

• equipment

• information materials

• administrative support

• specialist expertise

• persons approved of by relevant local First Nation community elders