Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

CHC50325

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of workers in out-of-home care facilities and settings related to child protection and family support work.

These workers work under limited supervision or within a team and are responsible for planning and prioritising their own work program to achieve targets. They may, depending on the focus of their role, supervise other workers and carry out activities related to improvement of personal living and emotional circumstances of a child or young person at risk. They may exercise legal authorities and delegated decision making on relevant statutory matters.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Analyse information for service planning and delivery Core
Assess co-existing needs Core
Build professional practice and sectoral expertise Core
Facilitate and review case management Core
Maintain work health and safety Core
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Core
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence Core
Respond to client needs Core
Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families Core
Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs Core
Work with diverse people Core
Assist families to self-manage contact Elective
Develop and implement a multi-agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy Elective
Facilitate and monitor contact Elective
Facilitate changeovers Elective
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes Elective
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide Elective
Interact with the legal system to protect children Elective
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs Elective
Reflect on and improve own professional practice Elective
Support people to improve relationships Elective
Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families Elective
Work with carers and families in complex situations Elective
Work with people with mental health issues Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Family Support Worker

    ANZSCO 411713

    Family Support Workers assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

Training providers delivering Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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