Diploma Of Youth Work

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

Course code

CHC50413

Delivery location

Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 18 months.

Start dates

TBA

• 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 one practical placement. 100 hrs Practical Placement is done through Camps, Schools and youth agencies.
  
  Core Requirements: Valid Volunteer and or Employee working with children check and police check.
  All learning is done in the class room and on practical placement/projects and assessments will be:
  
  Question and Answers
  Research Reports / Essay
  Observation Roles plays
  Projects
  Portfolio

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCCSM005	Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  CHCYTH002	Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
  CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
  CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
  CHCDEV002	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
  CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people
  CHCYTH009	Support youth programs
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCCOM003	Develop workplace communication strategies
  CHCYTH012	Manage service response to young people in crisis
  CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
  CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  BSBLED805	Plan and implement a mentoring program
  CHCYTH005	Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs
  CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
  CHCYTH008	Support young people to take collective action
  CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  VU22733	Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk
  CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Youth Work	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs
  Possible job outcome	Youth Welfare worker (Schools) Youth Support and programs worker Youth Liaison Officer	psychosocial rehabilitation worker welfare coordinator dual diagnosis practitioner mental health worker

• 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 requires the completion of the BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 - working level 4, for both literacy and numeracy., Applicants must be 18 years or over, Please note: In order to complete the qualification, applicants must be able to produce a clear voluntary Working with Children Check and recent National Police Check is required prior to commencing placement.

• Fees

  Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)
  Concession	Not available
  Government subsidised	$7,107
  Full fee paying	$17,150
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$75
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	Not available
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270

  *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

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $12,063 from 1 January, 2024 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  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 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.