Diploma of Youth Work

CHC50425

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 people who work in youth work and operate under a broad supervision framework. They work within clearly defined organisational guidelines, with responsibility for the development and the outcomes of programs and services for young people that are managed and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and other agencies.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

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 100 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

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

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

    This course has 100 mandatory work placement hours.

  • 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 impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services Core
Develop and implement service programs Core
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Core
Engage respectfully with young people Core
Facilitate and review case management Core
Identify and report children and young people at risk Core
Maintain work health and safety Core
Manage legal and ethical compliance Core
Manage service response to young people in crisis Core
Plan and conduct group activities Core
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Core
Support youth programs Core
Use communication to build relationships Core
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context Core
Work with diverse people Core
Work with people with mental health issues Core
Assess co-existing needs Elective
Develop and implement policy Elective
Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs Elective
Develop and support community leadership Elective
Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs Elective
Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people Elective
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence Elective
Recruit, induct and support volunteers Elective
Respond to client needs Elective
Support community action Elective
Support young people to take collective action Elective
Undertake youth work in specific communities Elective
Visit client residence Elective
Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs Elective
Work with young people to establish support networks Elective
Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes Elective

Job prospects

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

  • Youth Worker

    ANZSCO 411716

    Support young people in the social, emotional, financial, study and employment aspects of their lives.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

Training providers delivering Diploma of Youth Work

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

This course has a mandatory work placement. Skills Assure Suppliers help you to arrange a work placement. This service may not be available through other training providers.

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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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