Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention
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The Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for impactful roles in child protection, family support, and residential care settings. This course covers essential topics such as trauma-informed care, child development, legal and ethical considerations, and effective intervention strategies. You will gain practical experience through workplace training, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. Upon completion, you will be well-equipped for various roles in child and family welfare services and will meet the qualification requirements for residential care workers in Victoria.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Education and skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program.
Regulatory
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age, or an Asylum Seeker.
All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give Access Learning staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Students with disabilities
Access Learning welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
Digital technology
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies), however please keep up to date with Australian Policies:
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Prior experience
Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $145 per hour. Talk to our staff for more information.
120 hours of Work Placement
This program’s work placement is 120 hours. You may find your own location to do your work placement, otherwise we can help place you.
Industry Requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
National Police Background Check
Flu or COVID-19 vaccinations (check Victorian policy)
First Aid Certificate
Other: Requirements may vary according to employer policies
Self Paced, Online, Blended or Face to Face Training
This program is delivered over 52 Weeks.
If program is delivered as SELF PACED, you will have 52 weeks to complete the course.
We can organise your work-placement with one of our host employers if required.
Assessment
Evaluation The assessment framework for students encompasses various evaluation methods, though specific tasks may not be utilised for every competency unit.
- Written inquiries and quizzes
- Scenarios and case studies
- Practical exercises or simulations
When workplace assessment is mandated, diverse evidence-collection tools may be employed:
- Workplace portfolio assignments
- Workplace reflective journaling
- Workplace logbook (WPLB)
- Workplace third-party reports (TPR)
- Workplace assessor observations
Required equipment
We recommend that students have access to a laptop or tablet to submit their assessments.
Potential Roles with a Certificate IV Child, Youth and Family Intervention:
- Case Support Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Child Protection Support Worker
- Child/Youth Support Worker
- Family Support/Prevention Worker
These roles typically involve working with vulnerable children, young people, and families who require early intervention and support services. You may find employment in various settings, including residential care facilities, out-of-home care services, family support programs, and child protection agencies.
This qualification prepares you to provide services related to child protection, supervised access visits, and other activities for at-risk children, young people, and families. In these roles, you’ll operate under broad supervision within clearly defined organizational guidelines, service plans, and position specifications.
It’s worth noting that this qualification is particularly relevant if you’re seeking to work in residential and out-of-home care settings, as it often meets the minimum qualification requirements for such positions.
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