CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work

VU course code: CHC50421 | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1.5 years full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Footscray Nicholson, Sunshine, Werribee

Next start date

10 February 2025

Application closes

20 January 2025

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Overview

Learn how to support young people in a diverse range of settings with a Diploma of Youth Work CHC50421 at Victoria University.

This course will enhance your ability to build strong relationships with young people and achieve positive outcomes. You’ll learn how to develop and facilitate programs to meet their social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs.

You'll also gain specialist skills and knowledge in:

effective communication
needs assessment, service delivery and case management
advocacy and empowerment
child protection
community education and group activities
legal and ethical frameworks
workplace safety.

Practical placement in a workplace is a requirement for this course. You will have the opportunity to put your learning into practice with the support of a qualified workplace supervisor.

Note: Location availability will depend on student demand. Your location preference and availability will be discussed during your pre-training review interview.

: 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.

You will gain:

a learning pathway to higher level qualifications in Youth Work and related community services fields.

strong communication, management, problem solving and relationship building skills to enhance the best in the youth community.

the skills to access employment in a strong future industry that offers a diversity of roles and flexible working conditions over a wide location range.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work, 21 units must be completed consisting of:

16 core units
5 elective units, consisting of:

- at least 1 unit from Group A

- plus at least 2 units from Group A or Group B

- up to 2 units from the electives listed, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

This industry-focused diploma will further develop your skills and knowledge for a challenging but rewarding career in youth work. Youth workers operate in a demanding and constantly changing industry with a high level of skill and expertise.

You will be prepared for roles with some level of supervision and/or coordination responsibility. You could find employment in community, government or youth sector agencies in a range of areas such as: