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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40321)
TAFE SA Code: CP00273


This Course is available for Department for Child Protection staff only

2025 start

Description

This course is specifically designed for candidates who are employed with Department for Child Protection. It provides the skills and knowledge for work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in residential and out of home care. Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.

Please see below under PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING, information about the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) and Subsidised Training eligibility.

Regency Campus
-Thursday 10 April 2025 – CSPA and Enrolment Event - 9.00am – 12.30 pm, Room H11
-Friday 11 April 2025 – Orientation – Room H11 – time TBA

Port Augusta Campus
-Thursday 8 May 2025 – CSPA and Enrolment Event - 9.00am – 12.30 pm, Room A39
-Friday 9 May 2025 – Orientation – Room A39, time TBA

Mount Gambier Campus
-Thursday 15 May 2025 – CSPA and Enrolment Event - 9.00am – 12.30 pm, Room 4.G.17
- Friday 16 May 2025 – Orientation - Room 4.G.1, time TBA

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12 months 

Part Time

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Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Mount Gambier

755848

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Port Augusta

734508

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Regency Park

752772

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be an Australian Resident and have current contract of employment with Department for Child Protection to apply for this course

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Entry Recommendations
Eligibility for Subsidised Training

  • You must:
    • Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
    • Reside in South Australia
    • Be 16 years of age or over
    • Undertake CSPA
    • If ineligible for subsidised training, full fees will apply.

    Mandatory Requirements
    The Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) is a tool designed to indicate reading, writing and numeracy/maths skills. TAFE SA use this information to assess if you will need any learning support during your studies and to assist your lecturer in personalising your training. The CSPA will help us to determine whether you will be required to undertake additional support units alongside your qualification, or undertake a pathway course before commencing your chosen qualification As this course is subsidised, the Subsidised training requirements stipulate that clients must be assessed up front for literacy and numeracy using the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA)

    • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

      Employment Outcomes

      Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

      Skills Covered

      Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40321)

      Qualification/Certification

      Successful completion of this course provides you with the following qualifications:

      Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40321)

      Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

      90%*
      of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
      87%*
      of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



      * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

    • Course Units

      Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

      Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

      Core

      Name Nominal Hours
      Facilitate individual service planning and delivery 120
      Identify and report children and young people at risk 40
      Participate in workplace health and safety 20
      Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 25
      Use communication to build relationships 55
      Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people 50
      Work effectively in trauma informed care 40
      Work legally and ethically 55
      Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs 75
      Work with diverse people 40
      Work within a practice framework 50

      Elective

      Name Nominal Hours
      Facilitate responsible behaviour 40
      Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 110
      Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care 90
      Respond to client needs 60
      Respond to critical situations 100

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    Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40321)
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