Along with the Hope and Healing Framework the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women (the Department) have required since 1 July 2018 that residential care workers obtain a minimum qualification of Certificate IV level from an approved list. Further information can be obtained by accessing the information sheet on the Department’s website. The link also provides information about the process for having qualifications that are not currently listed assessed for inclusion. There is an email address to the Department that individuals and organisations can write to requesting qualifications to be assessed.
Good afternoon. My name is Shane. I’m enthusiastic and excited about becoming a Youth Worker. I would like to know if the credentials I have will qualify me as a Youth Worker. I have a Bachelor Of Health Science, Certificate in General Allied Health Principles Of Paediatrics and Certificate 1 in Hospitality. Of course I am hoping that I don’t have to study again because what I have done was quite exhausting. Any information that you can offer would be appreciated.
Kind regards, Shane
Hi Shane,
Thanks for contacting PeakCare. PeakCare is not able to provide advice around minimum qualifications for residential care. You can check out the Department’s information sheet, contact the Department directly, or speak to prospective employers around what their requirements would be.
We wish you all the best in your career in the support sector.
PeakCare Queensland