Qualification Overview

Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 4)
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 80
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Human Welfare Studies and Services » Youth Work
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the youth work sector with youth workers who have the broad operational and theoretical knowledge, skills and attitudes to contribute to the development and safety of young people.

This qualification is for people who intend to enhance their skills, knowledge and practice within the youth work sector.

Graduates will be able to carry out youth work roles under managerial supervision and guidance.

Graduates will support the social and cultural aspirations of Māori and Pacific people(s) and demonstrate their commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through their interactions with young people and their communities and their work.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Mentor and support young people to recognise and develop their potential in an ethical and safe environment.
- Apply positive youth development frameworks to lead and evaluate youth development projects in the community.
- Apply knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to uphold and honour the history of Māori as tangata whenua in youth work practice.
- Apply knowledge of mental health and wellbeing, and digital safety in a youth development context.
- Reflect on own practice and implement self-care strategies when working with young people.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3) [Ref: 2448].

The qualification leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 5) [Ref: 4795] and may lead to higher level qualifications in youth work or other social services.
Employment pathways
Graduates will be qualified to work in intermediate vocational roles working with young people.

Roles may include leading programmes, projects and events delivered by peer support groups, youth service agencies and community or marae or faith-based groups.

Graduates may seek employment in youth work or youth development in a range of settings: non-governmental organisations, justice/corrections, social services, residential and community, iwi services, mental health support, peer support, and those that operate in a cultural or faith-based context.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements Not available
Education Organisation 7 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Toitu te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2449
Status Current
Created 2014-12-09 08:52:13.0
Next Review 2027-12-31 00:00:00.0
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