Diploma of Youth Work

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Gain the skills you need to achieve positive outcomes in the rewarding field of youth work

Course code

CHC50421

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 2 years.

Start dates

February, 22 July

• Read more about this course

  This qualification reflects the role of people with responsibility for the development and the outcomes of programs and services for young people managed through a range of agencies and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.
  
  This course has 21 units and two practical placements. 200 hrs Practical Placements are completed via camps, schools and youth agencies.
  
  Core Requirements: Valid Volunteer and/or Employee Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check. A NDIS Workers Screeners check may be required for some placement opportunities.
  
  All learning is done in the classroom and on practical placement/projects and assessments will be:
  
  Question and Answers
  Research Reports
  Observation Roles plays
  Projects
  Portfolio

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCDEV005	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
  CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
  CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
  CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  CHCYTH013	Engage respectfully with young people
  CHCCSM013	Facilitate and review case management
  CHCPRT025	Identify and report children and young people at risk
  HLTWHS003	Maintain workplace health and safety
  CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
  CHCYTH024	Manage service response to young people in crisis
  CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
  CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCYTH022	Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
  CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
  CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care
  CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
  CHCYTH014	Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCSOH013	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  CHCYTH021	Support youth programs

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma of Youth Work	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs	Diploma of Community Services	Associate Degree Of Psychology	Bachelor Of Psychology
  Possible job outcome	youth worker	welfare coordinator psychosocial rehabilitation worker dual diagnosis practitioner mental health worker	community health support worker case support worker family support worker youth worker	case manager psychiatric technician social services specialist career counsellor	psychiatric technician rehabilitation specialist social services specialist case manager

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements are the completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 (working level 4) for literacy and ACSF exit level 2 (working level 3) for numeracy, Minimum 18 years of age to enrol in this course, Student Enquiry and Enrolment Services may refer the applicant to the Community and Social Services Department to assess the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the course

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	Not available	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$10,764	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$21,918	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$75	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	Not available	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.