CHC40313

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Take the next step in your career in child welfare with this intermediate qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to work with at-risk youth and families.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 10 Jul 2023 Duration: 1 year View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$1,505

Subsidised

$1,505

Full Fee

$6,930

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Course overview

Take the next step in your career in child welfare with this intermediate qualification. This course is perfect for people with a passion for working with vulnerable members of the community.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as welfare support workers is expected to grow strongly in the future. This large occupation is expected to create around 30,000 job openings over the next five years.

This certification covers a number of core skills such as using communication to develop relationships, facilitating family intervention strategies, identifying and responding to at-risk youth, and working with people with mental illness. Our experienced and highly-regarded teaching team will give you the one-on-one guidance and industry experience you need to succeed in the field.

Successful completion of the course will qualify you to work with young people and families in a number of different community settings as a relationship educator, family support worker or youth residential care worker.

What can I do?

Youth justice youth worker
Child Safety Support Officer
Neighbourhood programs including parenting programs
School based youth support officer
Child and youth residential care programs
Community based support programs
Intervention and support programs with children, young people and their families

Course outcome:

CHC40313 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 6 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake a minimum 120 hours and a maximum 200 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS006

Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development, implementation and review of individualised support.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply specific communication techniques to establish, build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders based on respect and trust.
UNIT NAME
Use communication to build relationships

UNIT CODE
CHCDEV001

Confirm client developmental status

UNIT CODE :
CHCDEV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review the developmental status of a client. Note that the client may be a child or a young person.
UNIT NAME
Confirm client developmental status

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV002

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
UNIT NAME
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE
CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE :
CHCLEG001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.
UNIT NAME
Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT001

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.
UNIT NAME
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT003

Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within an established child protection framework. It also covers standard protocols to maintain a safe environment for children and young people.
UNIT NAME
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT005

Work within a practice framework

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure that work is consistent with established practice frameworks.
UNIT NAME
Work within a practice framework

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.
UNIT NAME
Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS009

Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor individuals, respond to behaviours of concern, deal with conflict and support responsibility for behaviour management and change.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT009

Provide primary residential care

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide for the care and support of clients in residential care and assist their transition from primary/residential care.
UNIT NAME
Provide primary residential care

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS016

Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS016

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond holistically to client needs. Clients may have a range of issues outside and in addition to the area of immediate focus or expertise of the worker and their organisation.
UNIT NAME
Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE
CHCDFV001

Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

UNIT CODE :
CHCDFV001

Unit description :
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs.
UNIT NAME
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS007

Work effectively in trauma informed care

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS007

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care within a service.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in trauma informed care

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane

UNIT CODE
CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE :
CHCADV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS009

Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor individuals, respond to behaviours of concern, deal with conflict and support responsibility for behaviour management and change.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS016

Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS016

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond holistically to client needs. Clients may have a range of issues outside and in addition to the area of immediate focus or expertise of the worker and their organisation.
UNIT NAME
Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE
CHCDFV001

Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

UNIT CODE :
CHCDFV001

Unit description :
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs.
UNIT NAME
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

UNIT CODE
CHCEDU009

Provide parenting, health and well-being education

UNIT CODE :
CHCEDU009

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify client needs and provide education in a small group or one to one setting regarding effective parenting behaviour, general health and well-being issues.
UNIT NAME
Provide parenting, health and well-being education

UNIT CODE
CHCFAM009

Facilitate family intervention strategies

UNIT CODE :
CHCFAM009

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of families at a community level, support the delivery of appropriate services and monitor their effectiveness.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate family intervention strategies

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP001

Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice.
UNIT NAME
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT009

Provide primary residential care

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide for the care and support of clients in residential care and assist their transition from primary/residential care.
UNIT NAME
Provide primary residential care

UNIT CODE
CHCYTH001

Engage respectfully with young people

UNIT CODE :
CHCYTH001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with young people (aged 12 to 25 years) in work roles with a specific focus on young people.
UNIT NAME
Engage respectfully with young people

Sunshine Coast / Darling Downs and South West

Sunshine Coast / Darling Downs and South West

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS009

Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor individuals, respond to behaviours of concern, deal with conflict and support responsibility for behaviour management and change.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS016

Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS016

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond holistically to client needs. Clients may have a range of issues outside and in addition to the area of immediate focus or expertise of the worker and their organisation.
UNIT NAME
Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE
CHCDFV001

Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

UNIT CODE :
CHCDFV001

Unit description :
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs.
UNIT NAME
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

UNIT CODE
CHCEDU009

Provide parenting, health and well-being education

UNIT CODE :
CHCEDU009

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify client needs and provide education in a small group or one to one setting regarding effective parenting behaviour, general health and well-being issues.
UNIT NAME
Provide parenting, health and well-being education

UNIT CODE
CHCFAM009

Facilitate family intervention strategies

UNIT CODE :
CHCFAM009

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of families at a community level, support the delivery of appropriate services and monitor their effectiveness.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate family intervention strategies

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS007

Work effectively in trauma informed care

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS007

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care within a service.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in trauma informed care

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT009

Provide primary residential care

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide for the care and support of clients in residential care and assist their transition from primary/residential care.
UNIT NAME
Provide primary residential care

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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South Bank	On campus with some online	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time up to 3 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Springfield	On campus with some online	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time - 1.5 days on campus per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 More Apply
Springfield On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 40% On Campus Time 60% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time - 1.5 days on campus per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Springfield	On campus with some online	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time - 1.5 days on campus per week	Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 More Apply
Springfield On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 40% On Campus Time 60% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time - 1.5 days on campus per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Toowoomba	On campus with some online	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time - 1.5 days on campus per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 More Apply
Toowoomba On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 40% On Campus Time 60% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time - 1.5 days on campus per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Toowoomba	On campus with some online	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time - 1.5 days on campus per week	Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 More Apply
Toowoomba On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 40% On Campus Time 60% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time - 1.5 days on campus per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Online self-directed	Anytime	Varies	Recognition of Prior Learning	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Varies The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Recognition of Prior Learning The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online virtual classroom	10 Jul 2023	18 months	Part Time - Zoom Sessions Thursday 10.30am -12.30am - 170hrs Vocational Placement	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part Time - Zoom Sessions Thursday 10.30am -12.30am - 170hrs Vocational Placement The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online virtual classroom	10 Jul 2023	12 months	Full time - 2 x 2 hour weekly Zoom sessions	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 12 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time - 2 x 2 hour weekly Zoom sessions The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $1,505 Subsidised: $1,505 Full fee: $6,930 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40313)

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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

COURSE CODE: CHC40313

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

External students need to have a workplace (either as a paid or voluntary worker) that provides an opportunity to demonstrate their practical skills in the units being studied. Students who are not working (whether paid or voluntary) in a relevant workplace (for example: Youth Services, Family Support Services or Community Services organisation - who support families who are at risk of entering Child Protection) are required to source and complete a minimum of 120 hours of Vocational Placement in a relevant organisation, in order to obtain competency for this qualification.

Please see “Placement” section below for further information. A Placement arrangement is not required prior to enrolling, however it is strongly recommended that prospective students make sufficient enquiries to be confident of their ability to successfully locate a placement during Stage 1 of their studies. Stage 1 cannot be graded until placement arrangements have been approved and third party assessments completed. *Please note: additional restrictions or eligibility criteria may apply.

Face to Face students You will be required to undertake a minimum of 120 hours of Vocational Placement in a relevant organisation in order to obtain competency for this qualification, if you are not currently working in an appropriate role within the Child Protection sector. If you are unsure if your current role is appropriate, please speak with our teaching team. You will be required to hold or obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) whilst volunteering or working in the community sector. If you do not already hold a Blue Card, you will be required to submit an application at the time of enrolment to avoid delays in attending placement.

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

Literacy levels equivalent to a successful completion of year 10 English are recommended. Study will involve a range of reading comprehension activities, analysis of information and interpretation, working with policies and legislation, completing forms, hand-written and electronic reports, writing case notes and referrals, and conducting research and referencing. Self-motivation and the confidence to reach out for support if needed are crucial for external study - staff at TAFE Queensland are here to support you throughout your training.

Greater Brisbane Region

Online with on campus practical training (South Bank): Only available to students who are in the Greater Brisbane area and willing and able to participate in industry vocational placement within 50km of the Brisbane CBD.

Placement

For all students who are undertaking courses that include Vocational Placements in a high risk workplace, Queensland Health has directed that students must declare your COVID-19 Vaccination status and evidence to either TAFE Queensland or the placement provider.

If you are not currently employed in industry, during your course you will be required to complete Vocational Placement so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider. TAFE Queensland will be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.

Completing placement is compulsory and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete this. You are required to complete Vocational Placement in an approved workplace, as part of your qualification.

Prior to Placement, students will need to complete and provide evidence of the following checks:

• Students must complete their online NDIS Worker Screening Clearance application at this link - NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU) and nominate TAFE Queensland (as their employer). There is no cost to students. TAFE Queensland can then verify each student.

• Students must also complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Online Modules (4 modules/approximately 90 minutes in total). Upon completion, students will need to provide their Certificate of Completion to both TAFE Queensland and their placement provider.

• Additionally, if students work with children on Placement, they will also need a Blue Card Working with Children Check (Blue Card in Queensland).

• Please note: Students can apply for both the NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card by completing a combined application via the NDIS Worker Screening portal noted above NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU).

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

Depending on where your placement is conducted, further checks may be required and your Vocational Placement Coordinator or Teacher will discuss this with you.

Need to know

Those students who have a medical contraindication may be unable to complete the vocational placement component of their course. This means you may not be able to meet all of the requirements of your course and may not be able to graduate or receive your qualification.

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To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised price, individuals must;

be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school;
permanently reside in Queensland be an Australian citizen, permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen; and
not hold, and are not enrolled into, a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training.

Transition statement

Replacement qualification
This qualification has been replaced by CHC40321 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, as of 7 December 2022. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 6 December 2023.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

How to Apply

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If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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