Online Course · Child And Family Support

Start Building a Future in Child and Family Support

You might be ready to build a career in child and family support. This online course builds the skills for safe support of children and families. It gives you a solid way in.

From $48per week, interest-free
12 monthscourse duration
120 hourssupervised work placement
Onlinelive and self-paced study
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaCommunity Services
Course Length12 months
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
Live Learning3 hours each week
Work Placement120 supervised hours
PaymentsFrom $48 per week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Guaranteed organised work placement
  • Monthly one-on-one mentoring
  • Job-Ready Program support
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Start In Family Support

Build skills for family support, early intervention, and out-of-home care. You also get supervised work placement as part of your course.

Build On Your Experience

Already work in support? Learn trauma informed care, service planning, and risk reporting. Gain a nationally recognised course for your next step.

Study With Support

Join weekly trainer sessions and get monthly mentoring. A learner support officer and Job-Ready Program stay close by.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

These skills fit family support and early intervention work. Picture service plans, risk reporting, and support during family crises.

Family Support Worker

Help families through crisis and connect them with support services.

Early Intervention Worker

Support families early, before problems grow harder to manage.

Out-of-Home Care Worker

Help children and young people in care settings.

Residential Care Worker

Support children and young people in residential care.

Family Intervention Practitioner

Work with families on support plans and safer outcomes.

Kinship Care Coordinator

Support kinship care arrangements for children and families.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience. State government roles may need further study.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Eleven core units and five electives, plus supervised placement.

01
Safe, Inclusive Practice
Build safe, respectful ways of working with people.
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
02
Child And Family Support
Learn how to support families through risk and crisis.
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCPRT027 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues
CHCPRT029 Work within a practice framework
03
Family Intervention Skills
Work with families, care settings, and difficult behaviour.
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCEDU009 Provide parenting, health and well-being education
CHCFAM009 Facilitate family intervention strategies
CHCPRT033 Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
Included

What You’ll Get

In The Course

  • Weekly live sessions, three trainer-led hours each week
  • Self-paced online study, study around your other commitments
  • Supervised work placement, 120 placement hours for eligible learners
  • Recorded lectures and masterclasses, with industry professionals

As A Student

  • Monthly mentoring, by video or phone
  • Trainer support, responses within 72 hours on business days
  • Learner support officer, plus monthly outreach calls
  • Job-Ready Program, resume, cover letter, and role search help
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Here is what stands out in this course.

01
Supervised Work Placement

Eligible learners get 120 hours of supervised work placement. Placement is organised within 30 km of home.

02
Live And Flexible Learning

Study online at your pace. Weekly trainer sessions and recorded lectures help you stay connected.

03
Job Search Support

The Job-Ready Program starts when your studies begin. Get help with resumes, cover letters, and role searches.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

CHC40321 · Hader Institute of Education · RTO 45162

Certificate Of Completion

Finish all course tasks and receive your Certificate IV.

Academic Transcript

Your transcript lists every unit you complete.

Current Course Code

CHC40321 is the current course, replacing CHC40313.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Apply For The Course

Apply online or complete your application by phone.

Step two

Complete Your Review

Complete the literacy quiz and pre-training phone interview.

Step three

Receive Your Acceptance

Receive your acceptance letter and learning platform login.

Step four

Start Your Studies

Begin online study with live sessions and self-paced learning.

The Investment

How to Get Started

$48 per week / week
Interest-free weekly or fortnightly plans, or pay upfront.
Interest-free weekly payment plan
Interest-free fortnightly payment plan
Pay tuition upfront or in instalments
Full refund within 3 days of acceptance
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Good to Know

Common Questions

What do I need to apply?

You must be at least 18. You need work and study rights, computer skills, and reliable internet.

How long does the course take?

The course runs for 12 months. It combines weekly sessions, self-paced study, mentoring, and placement.

How will I learn?

Study online with weekly trainer sessions. You also get self-paced learning and recorded lectures.

How will I be graded?

Tasks include case studies, role plays, written work, and placement work.

What does work placement mean?

Eligible learners get organised supervised placement within 30 km of home. Placement does not include a job offer.

What does it cost each week?

Weekly payments start from $48 and are interest-free. Fortnightly plans and upfront payment are also available.

Is this course nationally recognised?

Yes. It is nationally recognised training, delivered by RTO 45162. You receive a certificate and academic transcript after completion.

Can I get a refund?

Cancel before or within 3 days of acceptance for a full refund. After that, no refund applies.

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About the College

Hader Institute of Education delivers nationally recognised Certificate and Diploma courses. Online study includes weekly sessions, recorded lectures, and industry masterclasses. Learner support includes trainers, mentoring, and a dedicated support officer.

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