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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and families?

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
Course Overview
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$5,785 total

About this course

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and families? The Certificate IV in Child Youth and Family Intervention is offered as a course with a specialised Elective Stream in Residential and Out-of-home Care.

This qualification has been developed for those who would like to work in the Victorian Out of Home Care Sector.

By enrolling in this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic field of youth and family intervention. Whether you're interested in working in residential care, out-of-home care, family support, or early intervention, this qualification has got you covered!

Throughout the program, you'll receive comprehensive training under a supportive supervision framework. You'll learn to navigate within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans, and position specifications, ensuring you're well-equipped for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

GOTAFE Entry Requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants:

  • Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
  • Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
  • The student needs to be 18 years old prior to commencing the course
  • A further interview may be required with the Coordinator/Manager of the course.

Placement Requirements

Students undertaking Placement must ensure they have:

  • National Police Check for workers, not less than 6 months old at time of commencement of placement.
  • WWWC (Working with Children's Check for volunteer) with at least 1 year before expiry.
  • NDIS Credentials (NDIS Screening).

Inherent Requirements

  • Some understanding of community services work - in particular work with children.
  • Wants to work with vulnerable children/youth, families, child protection.
  • Psychological stamina, empathy and resilience for working with vulnerable clients, children, women and families.
  • Demonstrable resilience and emotional intelligence skills to remain objective when managing workload and work/life balance.

Study locations

Shepparton - Fryers Street

Wangaratta - Docker Street