This qualification reflects the role of those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in family support. Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, prospective students need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate IV level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

-Pre-training review to ensure students have the appropriate level of Language Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.

-Basic computer skills.

Core Units

CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care

CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk

CHCPRT027 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young

people

CHCPRT029 Work within a practice framework

CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and

needs

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units

CHCPRT033 Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care

CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour

CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

CHCEDU009 Provide parenting, health and well-being education

CHCFAM009 Facilitate family intervention strategies

Child Protection Worker

Youth Worker

Family Support Worker

Residential Care Worker

Case Support Worker

Community Support Worker

Out-of-Home Care Worker

Family Intervention Worker