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Swinburne University of Technology

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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care)

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Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 months full-time
Course Code
CHC40313
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care) is ideal for those who wish to work in government and non-government services providing residential and out-of-home care programs to children and young people.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

Graduates will be expected to be able to effectively work with children and young people who may have experienced a range of challenges in their lives and provide support that addresses a young person's social, behavioural, health and welfare needs.

Course structure

To be awarded this qualification, students need to complete 16 units, including 10 core and six electives. Delivery is a combination of on-campus classroom learning, e-learning activities and practical placement of 120 hours within a child protection service. This model enables students to engage in real learning situations and transfer knowledge into skills.