CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work
Elevate your career & the lives of young people
Fee for Service: $6,500
Course information
The CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work prepares students for advanced roles in supporting young people within diverse community settings. This comprehensive course equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that address the complex social, emotional, and developmental needs of youth, with a strong emphasis on promoting their health, well-being, and empowerment.
Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Youth Work, graduates will be ready to pursue impactful careers in various environments, such as youth services, community organisations, and educational settings. Potential employment opportunities include leadership roles in community centres, residential care facilities, and organisations that support at-risk youth. Graduates will be empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, advocating for their needs and fostering their growth and resilience.
- Youth Worker
- School-based Youth support officer
- Family Support Worker
- Residential care supervisor
- Case Manager
- Youth Justice Youth Worker
- Social Worker
- Work within Community Centres
- Completion of grades 12 or equivalent
- Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities
- Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of commencement of the course
- Online learning is completed over 24 months.
- Study load consists of around 2 units per month over this 24-month period
- Recommended study per week is between 8 – 12 hours
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in youth work context
CHCYTH021 Support youth programs
CHCYTH024 Manage service response to young people in crisis
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations
Fee for Service: $6,500
*Minimum $200 payment to set up an EzyPay payment plan
Fees & Charges and Co-contribution fees:
Concession: $790
Non-concession: $1,185
Nation Fee for Service: $6,500
*Minimum $200 payment to set up an EzyPay payment plan
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