CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work
Be a team leader in the field of youth work
Gain job-ready skills for supervisory and management roles in youth work, such as support worker or case worker.
Learn from expert lecturers and be trained in how to mentor teenagers and children, respond to youth at risk and lead programs focused on wellbeing.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more
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Do you want to build a career focusing on the welfare and wellbeing of our young people? This course gives you the job ready skills to become a youth worker and will help you work towards reaching supervisory, team leader and management level positions.
Adolescence can be a challenging and transitional time for young people and many may experience mental health and behavioural issues or disorders they need support with, whilst working out their identity on the journey into adulthood. Youth at risk or in crisis can need practical support such as food, shelter, safety, along with counselling to help them get on to a more positive path in their lives.
You’ll learn from our expert team of lecturers on how to be a role model and mentor to teenagers and children and respond to youth in crisis. You’ll gain the knowledge to assess problems that arise from behavioural, developmental, welfare and protection issues and develop and manage youth programs that address issues and provide ongoing support. At the end of this course, you will have the skills to facilitate and review case management, analyse the impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services, and engage respectfully with young people.
Youth workers are in high demand and can work at community, government and welfare agencies in settings such as hospitals, schools, corrective institutions, youth refuges, community centres, mental health organisations or drug and alcohol centres.
Want to find out more about this industry?
Our Community services at SM TAFE Facebook page has more information for students about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in the industry.
- Develop and manage youth programs
- Promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- Respond to critical situations and work with youth at risk
- Assist collective action
- Consultation and training techniques
- Develop and maintain professional networks
- Work with cultural diversity
- Ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
- excellent observational skills - to be able to identify changes in behaviour, abilities and environment
- good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise/work with a range of people
- good listening and writing skills
- ability to relate to young people
- basic problem solving skills and the ability to respond to immediate safety risks
- Tolerance, patience and the willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures with a non-judgemental attitude
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Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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| CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs | $89.10 | $26.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships | $72.90 | $21.60 | $23.50 |
| CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management | $113.40 | $33.60 | $33.00 |
| CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | $145.80 | $43.20 | $113.50 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.25 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $24.75 |
| CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities | $97.20 | $28.80 | $16.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $46.50 |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | $81.00 | $24.00 | $13.50 |
| CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | $89.10 | $26.40 | $29.75 |
| CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk | $72.90 | $21.60 | $31.00 |
| CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people | $81.00 | $24.00 | $36.00 |
| CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context | $97.20 | $28.80 | $36.00 |
| CHCYTH021 Support youth programs | $162.00 | $48.00 | $49.50 |
| CHCYTH024 Manage service response to young people in crisis | $210.60 | $62.40 | $56.75 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $58.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$72.90 | $21.60 | $12.00 |
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$97.20 | $28.80 | $16.00 |
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$121.50 | $36.00 | $20.00 |
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$64.80 | $19.20 | $26.00 |
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$145.80 | $43.20 | $41.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.