Maybe you want to start working with young people. This short course covers safe, kind support, through recorded sessions and case studies. It's a simple first step toward youth work.
Build a base for youth work or community services. You learn communication, cultural safety, wellbeing, and ethical practice.
Use your people skills in a more structured way. Learn to build trust, support wellbeing, and plan group activities.
The units can count towards later study. Pathways continue into Certificate IV and Diploma youth work courses.
These skills fit across youth and community support settings. The work can include building trust, guiding young people, and running activities.
Support young people in community settings with communication and youth work skills.
Use inclusive practice and relationship skills in community support work.
Build rapport and connect young people with suitable support services.
Help young people set goals and take part in community life.
Plan and conduct group activities for young people and communities.
Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.
Eight nationally recognised units covering youth work, support, safety, and groups.
Here is what stands out in this short course.
Finish with eight nationally recognised units from Certificate IV in Youth Work.
There is no placement, campus visit, or face-to-face workshop required.
A trainer and Learner Support Officer support you during study.
Statement of Attainment · Eight nationally recognised units
On completion, you receive a Statement of Attainment for eight units.
The eight units align with CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work.
Your units can be credited towards further youth work study.
Apply online or complete a pre-enrolment application by phone.
Take the online literacy and numeracy quiz before enrolment.
Talk through your eligibility, availability, and course readiness.
Once accepted, receive your login details and begin online.
You must be at least 18. You need work and study rights in Australia. You also need a laptop or desktop. Reliable internet and intermediate Word skills are needed. Complete the literacy assessment and phone interview before enrolment.
The course runs for 12 weeks. Total study time is approximately 180 hours. You study online at your own pace.
No campus attendance is required. There are no face-to-face workshops. You study through recorded sessions, case studies, and online support.
You complete written assessments and multiple-choice questionnaires. You also work through case studies. There are no exams.
You have support from your trainer and Learner Support Officer. Business-day responses arrive within 72 hours. Job-Ready help includes resumes, cover letters, and job searching.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning. It may apply to relevant units in this course.
You receive a Statement of Attainment for eight nationally recognised units. They align with CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work. This is not the full Certificate IV qualification. The units can be credited towards further study.
Yes, if you cancel before acceptance or within three days. You receive a full refund of fees paid. After that, no refund is available. You remain liable for the full fee after withdrawal.
Hader Institute of Education delivers this course online. It is a registered training organisation, RTO 45162.
Learners get trainer support and help from a Learner Support Officer. The college also offers job search help during study.
Picture yourself helping young people feel heard, supported, and connected.