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CHC40321 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Course Details

Course Summary

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. 


Entry 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. 


Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.

Additional information

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.

 


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $6,992.00 (2024)
$7,232.00 (2025)
Subsidised Full Fee $3,360.00 (2024)
$3,472.00 (2025)
Subsidised Concession Fee $2,592.00 (2024)
$2,672.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $437.00 (2024)
$452.00 (2025)
Subsidised full fee per unit $210.00 (2024)
$217.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $219.00 (2024)
$339.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
Skill Area
  • Community Services
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This course may contribute to the following careers: Child Protection Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Behaviour Support Officer, Residential Care Officer, Youth Justice Worker. 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 11 core units
  2. Complete 5 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Standard Course Structure

Enroll into one unit at a time and follow course sequence. Do not enrol into units you are seeking Credit Transfer for.

  • Online
Unit 1
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
Unit 2
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
Unit 3
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
Unit 4
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships More Information Training.gov Details
Unit 5
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
Unit 6
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs More Information Training.gov Details
Unit 7
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment More Information Training.gov Details
Unit 8
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations More Information Training.gov Details
Unit 9
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour More Information Training.gov Details
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SERVICE PLANNING CLUSTER- You must have completed 9 units prior to enrolling into this cluster
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery More Information Training.gov Details
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE & PRACTICE FRAMEWORK CLUSTER- You must have completed 11 units prior to enrolling into this cluster
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT029 Work within a practice framework More Information Training.gov Details
PLACEMENT GROUP CLUSTER- You must have completed 13 units prior to enrolling into this cluster
CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT027 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
2 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
4 CHCCOM002 - Use communication to build relationships
5 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
6 CHCCCS016 - Respond to client needs
7 HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment
8 CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations
9 CHCCCS009 - Facilitate responsible behaviour
10 CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
11 CHCCCS006 - Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
12 CHCMHS007 - Work effectively in trauma informed care
13 CHCPRT029 - Work within a practice framework
14 CHCPRT034 - Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
15 CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk
16 CHCPRT027 - Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people


Recognised Prior Leaning

RPL Only

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery More Information Training.gov Details
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT029 Work within a practice framework More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT027 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
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
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Third Party Verification
Practical Task
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
August: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

Recognised Prior Leaning

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

Recognised Prior Leaning

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Enrolment Advice

New Students must follow the recommended unit as per the Study Sequence listed in the Course Structure tab.  Students must only enrol in one unit at a time.  Click here for how to enrol video. 

Do not enrol into units you are seeking credit transfer for. If seeking credit transfer watch this video.

Continuing Students should follow the recommended course sequence.



Resource and Computing Requirements

It is a requirement of enrolment in this course that you have access to the CQUniversity website. You will be required to undertake various components of study in the course requiring access to a reliable internet connection to access online resources that would include but are not limited to, email, internet, video conferencing (mic and camera), electronic assessment submission. 

 All submissions of assessment must be uploaded electronically to the VET Moodle platform. 

There is a total of 16 units of competency in CHC40321 – Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention. You must successfully complete all 16 units of study in this course in order to be awarded Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention.

 All units of competency will be delivered on-line through the Moodle VET platform provided by CQUniversity Australia once you are enrolled. It is also expected that students will avail themselves of opportunities to engage with both teaching staff and other students through on-line discussions, forums and/or presentations.
 
 
Work Placement Requirements 
 
To complete this course, you will be required to complete an approved work placement of 120 hours.  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. 

If not 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 ensure they can meet the requirements for these checks. Mandatory Check inquiries can be directed to WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au

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.