Course Outline
This qualification covers those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in child protection. Workers are under a broad supervision framework and operate within clearly defined organisation guidelines, service plans, and position specifications.
These workers may include paraprofessional and recognised entities:
- Carry out activities related to maintenance of a child or young person at risk, personal care and/or other activities of living
- Report directly to the supervisor and may at times be partially responsible for providing support to other workers
- Possibly undertake higher levels of report preparation and case notes, especially in relation to supervised access visits
- May provide out of home care
| Course code | CHC40321 |
| Start date | Please refer to the course intake dates provided below |
| Delivery mode |
***Please note that the assessment methods for this course includes Theory component and mandatory practical placement component of 120 hours. You must complete placement hours to be able to achieve the competency in the units and successfully complete the course. |
| Duration |
Domestic: 52 weeks
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements |
Entry Requirements
RTO Requirements
International Students
The entry requirements for International Students are:
Must be 18 years old or over
Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 64 or
Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 50 or
Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component
Domestic Students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment. Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful.
A current Police Check and Working with Children Check are required before the commencement of practical placements for those specific courses which include practical placement component.
For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
Pathways
Pathways into the qualification
While MITT may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, the organisation advises relevant progression that may be attained such as:
- CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health
- CHC40421 – Certificate IV in Youth Work
or upskill by attaining:
- CHC50321 – Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- CHC53215 – Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
Employment or occupational pathway
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Common positions that may be suited with this qualification are:
- Residential Care Worker
- Case Support Worker
- Family Support / Prevention Worker
- Alternative Care Workers
- Care Worker
- Entry Level Case Worker
- Child Protection Support Worker
- Cottage parent
- Children’s / Youth Support Worker
- Direct Care Worker
- Early Intervention Worker
- Foster Parent / Carer
- Home Based Care Worker
- Community Visitors
- Out of Home Care Provider
Assessment Methods
MITT utilises a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable)
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a workplace environment (as applicable)
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session. Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of MITT’s reassessment policy.
RPL/Credit Transfer
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Course Intake Dates
Units of study
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units,
consisting of 11 core and 5 elective units
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| Core | |
| 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 |
| Electives | |
| 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 |
| CHCFAM009 | Facilitate family intervention strategies |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
