New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
AGI
Gain the knowledge and skills required for intermediate youth work roles within New Zealand’s youth work sector, including practical experience in workplace settings.
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NZQA Level 4 Certification (80 Credits)
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STUDY FREE
$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Free study? Yep, it’s possible. Find out if you qualify.
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (80 Credits)
Entry
1
2
3
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5
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10
Core skills this course teaches
Create and maintain a safe environment for young people
Develop and implement procedures to ensure the physical, emotional, and cultural safety of rangatahi (young people) in youth work settings.
Mentor and support young people
Work with youth to help them recognise and develop their potential through various support strategies.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme equips learners to work in intermediate roles in the youth work sector, including programmes, projects, and events with youth service agencies, community, marae, or faith-based groups. Delivered through blended and workplace learning, it covers professional practice, youth development, understanding young people, and working ethically. The course aims to develop safe environments, mentoring abilities, and self-care strategies, while upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori as tangata whenua.
Course Content
- Module 1: Professional Practice (19 credits)
- Module 2: Working with Youth (20 credits)
- Module 3: Understanding Young People (21 credits)
- Module 4: Youth Development (20 credits)
- Blended learning: 6 hours face-to-face and 7 hours online per week
- Self-directed learning: 14 hours per week
- Workplace practicum: 7 hours per week (total of 168 hours)
- Application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Mentoring and strength-based approaches
- Creating a safe environment for young people
- Self-care strategies
What you need to know first
Prior successful study to at least NZQA Level 3 or equivalent
Find these employment opportunities
Intermediate vocational roles working with young peopleYouth worker in programmes, projects, events in youth service agencies, community or marae or faith-based groupsEmployment in non-governmental organisations, justice/corrections, social services, residential and community work, iwi services, mental health support, peer support, cultural or faith-based settings
