Certificate IV in Youth Work

In this youth work course, the units of competency you may study include:

• 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
• HLTWHS001- Participate in workplace health and safety
• CHCCDE019 – Work within a community development framework
• CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCYTH013 – Engage respectfully with young people
• CHCYTH014 – Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
• CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
• CHCYTH022 – Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
• CHCYTH015 – Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
• CHCGRP002 – Plan and conduct group activities
• CHCPRT025 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
• CHCYTH016 – Respond to critical situations

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