CHC40321

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

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

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Darling Downs and South West

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 14 Jul 2025 Duration: 1 year View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$3,025

Subsidised

$3,840

Full Fee

$7,585

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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 children and young people who are at risk.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as welfare support workers is currently experiencing very strong growth. This very large occupation is expected to create around 19,000 job openings over the next five years.

This qualification covers a number of core skills such as using communication to develop relationships, facilitating family intervention strategies, identifying and responding to at risk children and young people including supporting those with mental health issues. Our team of industry experts will give you the support necessary for success in the industry.

Successful completion of the course will qualify you to work with young people and families in a number of different community settings as a 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:

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care)

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

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A one of a kind education experience that features expert educators guiding you through this program to achieve your qualification.

You have the flexibility to study from the location of your choice with the added bonus of real time interactions with your peers and TAFE Queensland educators who will support you every step of the way.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from either the Family Support stream or Residential and Out of Home Care stream unit list below. You will also be required to undertake vocational placement in an approved setting.

Family Support stream: a minimum of 150 hours or until competency is achieved.
Residential and Out of Home Care stream: a minimum of 170 hours or until competency is achieved.

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
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
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
CHCPRT025

Identify and report children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT025

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify children and young people who are at risk and report in line with legislative requirements. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.
UNIT NAME
Identify and report children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT027

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

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT027

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, 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
CHCPRT029

Work within a practice framework

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT029

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

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT034

Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT034

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to recognise indicators of trauma in children and young people of different ages and at different stages, and to identify their needs and those of their families and carers.
UNIT NAME
Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

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

Residential and Out of Home Care

Residential and Out of Home Care

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
CHCDEV004

Confirm developmental status

UNIT CODE :
CHCDEV004

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review the developmental status of a child or a young person.
UNIT NAME
Confirm developmental status

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
CHCPRT033

Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT033

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide for the care and support of children and young people in residential care and assist their transition from primary or residential care.
UNIT NAME
Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care

Family Support

Family Support

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
CHCDEV004

Confirm developmental status

UNIT CODE :
CHCDEV004

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review the developmental status of a child or a young person.
UNIT NAME
Confirm developmental status

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

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

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Springfield	On Campus	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Family Support: Full time 2 days on campus per week	Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Springfield On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 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. Family Support: Full time 2 days on campus per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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. 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
South Bank	On campus with some online	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Residential and Out of Home Care: Full time up to 3 days per week	Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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. 14 Jul 2025 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. Residential and Out of Home Care: 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 Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	On campus with some online	15 Jul 2025	9 months	Family Support: Full time online content plus on campus tutorials, workshops and practical assessments	Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport 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. 15 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 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. Family Support: Full time online content plus on campus tutorials, workshops and practical assessments The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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 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

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	On Campus	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Family Support: Full time 2 days on campus per week	Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Toowoomba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 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. Family Support: Full time 2 days on campus per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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. 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

Choose your study location

Online with on campus practical training

Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more
Online self-directed

All of your study will be done online and you can work through your studies at your own pace. You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
Online virtual classroom

You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online self-directed	14 Jul 2025	up to 18 months	Residential and out of home care: Part time up to 15 hours self-directed study per week	Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 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. Residential and out of home care: Part time up to 15 hours self-directed study per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Residential and Out of Home Care: Full time 2 x 1 hour Zoom session per week Wednesday, Thursday	Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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. 14 Jul 2025 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. Residential and Out of Home Care: Full time 2 x 1 hour Zoom session per week Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Family Support: Full time 2 x 1 hour Zoom sessions per week Wednesday, Thursday	Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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. 14 Jul 2025 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. Family Support: Full time 2 x 1 hour Zoom sessions per week Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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 with on campus practical training (Southport)	15 Jul 2025	9 months	Family Support: Full time online content plus on campus tutorials, workshops and practical assessments	Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Southport) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 15 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 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. Family Support: Full time online content plus on campus tutorials, workshops and practical assessments The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $3,025 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,840 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $7,585 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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 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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Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Learn more

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40321)

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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

COURSE CODE: CHC40321

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

In order to fulfil the compulsory placement requirement of this course, students must turn 18 years of age in the first semester of study.

Students completing the CHC40321 Certificate IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention must undertake Placement in a relevant Child Protection service and must achieve competency during the Placement in order to complete the qualification.

Family Support stream: a minimum of 150 hours or until competency is achieved
Residential and Out of Home Care stream: a minimum of 170 hours or until competency is achieved

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. TAFE Queensland teachers are also able to assist with locating a Placement.

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.

Greater Brisbane Region - South Bank

On campus with some online: 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

If you are not currently employed or volunteering 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, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays. TAFE Queensland may 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 your shifts. To satisfy this component of your qualification you are required to complete a minimum of

150 hours of placement for the Family Support Stream
170 hours of placement for the Residential and Out of Home Care Stream

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
This course requires you to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check to be eligible to attend the vocational placement assessment component of your studies.

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).

If your check identifies that you have a criminal history, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Placement Coordinator for further information.

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.

Vaccination requirements
Vaccinations may be required by the owner or operator of the facility providing your placement.
These requirements will be provided to the student, prior to arrangements being made for the completion of vocational placement.

Important information

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.

This course requires you to undertake role plays. Role plays will cover sensitive topics such as trauma, domestic violence, cultural diversity, mental health, and children at risk.

Online self-directed and online virtual classroom
You will need to act out, record, save, and upload role plays to TQ Connect using compatible technology. You must source participants for your role plays, with some requiring more than one participant.
Numerous role plays are required for your online course, varying in duration and complexity.
Most subjects will require you to organise consenting participants to fully address the assessment criteria in each role play to achieve a satisfactory grade.

You are expected to engage in additional personal study to meet the course requirements. Online self-directed and online virtual classroom students will need to balance work and family commitments with your studies, which may include studying on weekends and outside of normal business hours.

Each assessment task will have specific criteria that you need to meet, which will be clearly outlined in your assessment instructions.
If you are studying via the online self-directed program there will be specific open and close dates for each unit, and each assessment task will have a due date. This forms the structured part of your online course.

To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised price, you must:

be aged 15 years or over, and be no longer at school;
permanently reside in Queensland;
be an Australian citizen, Australian 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;
not hold a certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training; and
not be enrolled in another qualification, not including foundation skills training.

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

Direct application

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, available subsidies, 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.

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