Certificate IV in Youth Justice - CHC40513

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification reflects the role of youth justice workers who supervise young people who have been directed by the justice system to be in the care and direction of authorised community and/or government agencies. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Structure

• 15 units: 8 core
• 7 elective

Subjects

• Work with young people to establish support networks
• Participate in workplace health and safety
• Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and-or other drugs issues
• Facilitate links with other services
• Provide supervision in the community
• Respond to critical situations
• Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
• Undertake case management
• Work with people with mental health issues
• Support the progress and development of young people
• Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
• Support the rights and safety of children and young people
• Work effectively in mental health settings
• Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
• Work in the youth justice environment
• Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system
• Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
• Prepare young people for reintegration
• Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
• Implement a case work strategy
• Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders
• Provide supervision in a secure system
• Provide support services to clients

Further information

A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment. Most organisations also require Child Safe Environments and Senior First Aid Certificates.

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