Certificate
This is the qualification you need to set yourself up for a rewarding a career as a youth worker, youth support worker, or caseworker. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the youth sector; promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing. You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the youth sector; promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
You will also learn how to respond to critical situations; work with youth at risk; assist collective action; and work with cultural diversity, and gain an understanding of ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities for working in youth services.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
Learners are required to provide evidence of having sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to successfully undertake the program's academic and workplace experience requirements, prior to commencing the program:
* School Leaver - C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
* Non-School Leaver - C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent
* AQF - Certificate II or Certificate III
If students do not have the above, they may complete a CGEA Assessment for Certificate IV Youth Work to ensure they have the required levels for success. Potential learners with convictions are asked to discuss these with a lecturer as they will impact on any site visits during the course. Learners are encouraged to have any convictions they may have spent if possible. Some convictions will mean site visits will be unavailable.
Learners will be interviewed during enrolment and a Client Needs Summary will be completed to identify any limitations to these requirements and actions planned to address these limitations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit Jobs and Skills WA