Support, Empower, Inspire – Build a Career Helping Australia’s Youth Thrive
Young people today face growing challenges — from mental health to education, family conflict to housing instability. With the CHC40421 – Certificate IV in Youth Work from Australian Skills Asian Colleges, you can make a real difference in their lives. This nationally recognised course prepares you for a meaningful and rewarding career supporting vulnerable or at-risk youth in community, government, or non-profit settings.
Tailored for Vietnamese students, this course opens pathways to work legally in Australia and positively impact the next generation.
The Certificate IV in Youth Work equips you with the skills and knowledge to support, mentor, and advocate for young people. You’ll learn how to build relationships of trust, respond to complex youth issues, and promote social inclusion and resilience.
This qualification also develops your understanding of youth culture, trauma-informed practice, child protection laws, and working with multicultural or Aboriginal communities.
Qualification Code: CHC40421
Qualification Title: Certificate IV in Youth Work
Provider: Australian Skills Asian Colleges
Delivery Mode: In-class + Practical placement
Course Duration: 12–18 months
Language of Instruction: English
Career Outcomes: Youth Worker, Youth Case Worker, Residential Youth Worker, Community Development Worker (Youth), Youth Support Officer
This course will train you to:
Work effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds
Assess youth needs and develop support plans
Respond to trauma, abuse, and crisis situations
Promote youth participation and personal development
Advocate for young people’s rights and services
Support mental health and well-being
Apply legal and ethical frameworks to protect children and youth
CHCYTH013 – Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH014 – Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
CHCYTH022 – Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
Includes minimum 120 hours of practical placement in youth or community service organisations.
Graduates of this qualification can work in:
Youth Centres and Outreach Services
Community Development Programs
Residential Care Facilities
Government Social Services
Schools and Alternative Education Settings
Possible job roles:
Youth Worker
Youth Support Officer
Youth Case Manager
Community Youth Advocate
Residential Youth Support Worker
Industry-focused training with experienced mentors
Real-world placement support in trusted youth services
Cultural awareness and English support tailored for Vietnamese learners
Pathways to Diploma of Community Services or further study
Guidance on skilled migration and employment after graduation
If you are passionate about social justice, care deeply about youth issues, and want a secure future in Australia’s social services sector, this course is for you. Vietnamese students are especially valued for their empathy, patience, and cultural insight in youth and family support roles.
Be the change you want to see. Empower young people. Start your career in youth work with CHC40421 – Certificate IV in Youth Work.
📞 Contact Australian Skills Asian Colleges to enroll, get visa support, and join the next intake.