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Nationally Recognised TrainingCHC42021 / CHC40421Certificate IV
Qualify in Community Services and Youth Work. Two Certificate IVs in One.
Learn to work across both fields and walk away with two nationally recognised qualifications, CHC42021 and CHC40421. Blended over 16 months with 80 hours of placement.
Blended
Delivery
16 Months
Duration
80 Hours
Work Placement
RPL
Available
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Career Outcomes
Where This Qualification Takes You
These are the roles this qualification points at, and the numbers on them.
Youth Worker
$80k–$90k
Typical pay ranges $80k-$90k in Australia per year for dual outcome roles across youth and community settings. Individual outcomes vary by experience, location, and sector.
Youth Outreach Officer
$80k–$90k
Typical pay ranges $80k-$90k in Australia per year for dual outcome roles across youth and community settings.
Youth Program Facilitator
$80k–$90k
Typical pay ranges $80k-$90k in Australia per year for dual outcome roles across youth and community settings.
Also relevant: Case WorkerSupport WorkerCommunity Support WorkerCase Worker (Community Services)Outreach OfficerInformation & Referral WorkerWelfare Support Worker
Salary figures are published by the college. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed. Individual outcomes depend on experience and the job market.
Included With Your Enrolment
Everything You Get From Day One
The trip there takes around 16 months. Before the curriculum, here's what enrolling actually comes with.
Job-Ready Program
From day one the Job-Ready Program helps with resume polishing, cover letters and finding the right role.
Weekly Live Sessions and Mentoring
Weekly live Zoom sessions with your trainer, monthly one-on-one mentoring, and answers within 72 hours when you're stuck.
Self-Paced With Structure
Self-paced online modules arranged into clear milestones, plus a live weekly Zoom session to keep you moving.
Work Placement: 80 Hours
Work Placement Guaranteed - every eligible learner is placed in a real, supervised community services and youth work setting before finishing the course, organised through partner SkilTrak within 30km of the learner's home. This is a guarantee of an organised placement, not a guarantee of employment after graduation.
Curriculum
What You'll Learn Along The Way
Inside are 19 nationally recognised units: 18 core and 1 electives.
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationshipCORE
CHCDFV001
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence safetyCORE
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse peopleCORE
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCORE
CHCGRP002
Plan and conduct group activitiesCORE
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethicallyCORE
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issuesCORE
CHCMHS007
Work effectively in trauma informed careCORE
CHCPRT025
Identify and report children and young people at riskCORE
CHCYTH013
Engage respectfully with young peopleCORE
CHCYTH014
Work effectively with young people in youth work contextCORE
CHCYTH015
Support young people to create opportunities in their livesCORE
CHCYTH016
Respond to critical situationsCORE
CHCYTH022
Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young peopleCORE
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clientsCORE
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsCORE
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safetyCORE
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client careCORE
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
Unit codes and titles as listed on the national register, training.gov.au.
Pathways And Partnerships
And It Doesn't Stop At Certificate IV
The qualification is a rung, not a ceiling. If you want to keep climbing, the college delivers the next rungs itself.
You Start Here
Dual Certificate IV in Community Services and Youth Work
CHC42021 / CHC40421
Progression and any credit arrangements are set by the college. Confirm what applies to you in your enquiry.
Student Reviews
People Who've Already Made The Move
"I've been studying with Hader Institute for the past year and am currently completing my Diploma in Youth Work. My experience so far has been nothing short of outstanding. I've had the absolute pleasure of having Viki as my lecturer. She consistently delivers rich, detailed education throughout our online classes. Viki is approachable, enthusiastic, and always eager to answer any question, never with judgment, always with encouragement. Hader Institute itself is incredibly supportive. They regularly check in with phone calls to see how I'm progressing and to offer any additional support I might need. That level of care is rare and genuinely appreciated. The learning environment is both supportive and informative. Compared to other institutions I've studied at, I can honestly say I've never felt so comfortable, accepted, and encouraged in an educational setting. The sense of being valued as a student makes a huge difference. Highly recommend Hader Institute to anyone looking to further their education in a welcoming and empowering environment."
Maria Blackwood
Hader Institute of Education student review
Fees And Payment Plans
The Cost, Broken Into Weeks
If the destination and the road both look right, here's the ticket.
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Before You Enrol
Is It Right For You?
You're Eligible If You
- Are 18 or older
- Are an australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a visa with full work and study rights
- Can meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements
- Have completed a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment via the LLN Robot platform and met ACSF Level 4 standard prior to enrolment
- Have sound computer skills, including navigating software systems and intermediate Microsoft Word use
- Have access to a laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet connection for online modules and virtual Zoom classes
- Be capable of completing 80 hours of work placement in a suitable workplace
- Have a valid Working with Children Check (or equivalent) prior to placement
- Hold a valid Police Check (or be willing to obtain one before placement)
- Complete a Pre-Training Review interview (via phone) to confirm eligibility and readiness
Years of experience already? Recognition of prior learning can shorten the course. Ask in your enquiry.
How It Starts
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Step 1: Apply - Complete a Pre-Enrolment Application over the phone with the Admissions Team, or online via the website
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Step 2: Assessment - Take a short Online Literacy and Numeracy Quiz to assess current skills and support needs
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Step 3: Pre-Training Interview - Join an Orientation Call to confirm eligibility requirements, availability, and acceptance
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Step 4: Acceptance - Receive Letter of Acceptance and login details to access the online learning platform and commence studies
Good To Know
The Last Questions People Ask
Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes, twice over. You graduate with two nationally recognised qualifications: the CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services and the CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work, both on the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Are there entry requirements?
Yes, a few. Be 18 or over with full work and study rights in Australia, complete a language, literacy and numeracy check at ACSF Level 4, and have a computer with reliable internet. Because you will work with young people, you also need a valid Working with Children Check and a Police Check (or be willing to get them) before placement, and to be able to complete 80 hours of placement. A phone chat before enrolment confirms the fit.
How long does it take?
Around 16 months, with 16 months of course access. Study is self-paced between the weekly live sessions.
How is it delivered?
Online, with real structure behind it. You study in your own time, join a live trainer-led Zoom class each week, and can lean on monthly one-on-one mentoring, trainer responses within 72 hours on business days, and regular check-in calls from the learner support team.
Will I do a work placement?
Yes, 80 hours in a real, supervised community services and youth work setting. The placement is guaranteed and organised for you through the college's partner SkilTrak, within 30km of home. To be clear, that is a guaranteed placement, not a guarantee of a job afterwards.
Can I get credit for previous study or experience?
Yes. Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer are both available. Flag it during enrolment and bring evidence like qualifications, statements of attainment or work samples.
What can I study after this?
The CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services or the CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work, depending on which side of the dual you want to go deeper on.
About The Qualification
The Story Behind The Qualification
Can't choose between community services and youth work? You don't have to. This course qualifies you in both at once, and the skills feed each other: supporting people well is the heart of both jobs.
Two qualifications on your resume opens twice the doors: youth work, outreach, casework and program support across the community sector. Hader Institute of Education runs it blended over 16 months with 80 hours of placement, so you graduate experienced, not just certified.
Delivered By Hader Institute of Education
RTO 45162
Registration verifiable on the national register at training.gov.au.
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