Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Course Outline
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in residential and out of home care, family support and early intervention. Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.
Overview
National Code: CHC40321
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face
Assessment Mode: Classroom & Online self-study
Duration: 6 – 12 months including practical placement
Location: Surrey Hills (VIC)
Course Details
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Academic Requirements:
There are no prerequisites for this nationally recognized qualification.
Admission Requirements:
There are no barriers to entry based on age (other than post-school students over 16), gender, social or educational background. Students need to be able-bodied and have the physical capacity to undertake the practical application of the program.
The student should have foundation skills at the ACSF levels listed below. This is tested during our Pre-training review. Each student is required to complete the Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment to determine what level they are currently working at & if they are suitable to proceed with this qualification. Where students do not have skills, they may be provided with additional support to develop their literacy and numeracy skills to this level if appropriate, or alternatively, they will be provided information on other more appropriate courses.
USI Requirements:
Learners are required to comply with Evidence of enrolments at the time of enrolment with ONCALL Training College. Students are required to provide appropriate forms of IDs to confirm their eligibility to enrol in this course. Students are required to apply for unique student identification (USI) number while their study period in Australia and this information will be handed to the students at the time of orientation (www.usi.gov.au).
IT Requirements:
This qualification requires a basic understanding and use of computers and the internet. Support will be provided as required to develop the student’s skills.
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To successfully achieve the CHC40321 – Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care), sixteen (16) units must be completed which are made up of:
11 core units
5 elective units, of which:
at least 3 units must be selected from the listed electives
up to 2 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation in residential and out of home care, or family support.
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Practical placement is a mandatory requirement of this qualification students will need to complete 120 hours.
This practical placement will not only assist in developing work-ready skills but will also help to consolidate the skills and knowledge for some units.
If you require assistance with work placement, please contact the college.
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Workshops run from 9:00 am – 4.30 pm at the Surrey Hills campus for 16 weeks. The first 5 sessions will be held on Tuesdays, and the remaining 11 sessions on Fridays.
Suite 1, 670 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills VIC
This course will be delivered using a blended delivery methodology. The blended methodology employed by ONCALL Training College will include an intensive face-to-face classroom training session including a theoretical and practical component along with online and self-study, which will be delivered at our Nunawading and Surrey Hills locations.
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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
CHCCCS009 - Facilitate Responsible behaviour
CHCPRT033 - Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care
CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCCCS016 - Respond to client needs
CHCFAM009 - Facilitate family intervention strategies
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The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
Family Support Worker
Relationship Educator
Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Worker (Child Protection).
Note: Information provided as a guide only. List developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aatinfo.com.au).
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ONCALL Training College offers you a Payment Plan, which enables you to pay for the course over its duration. Your first instalment is required as part of the enrolment process. Following commencement, you will be debited electronically each week until the completion of your payment plan.
Payment Plan:
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (16 equal payments, total payments $4,800)
Fee for service paid over $300 weekly instalments
1st Payment $300 at enrolment
2nd Payment $300 one week after first workshop
Each subsequent payment of $300 will occur every week to the completion of the payment plan.
Fees
Full Course Fees
Fee Type: Student Fee
Full Fee: $4,800
Staff Fee*: $3,200
* Discount applies to staff of ONCALL and partner organisations.
Accreditation
RTO ID: 45098
This training course is a Nationally Recognised Certificate and meets AQF standards.