Diploma of Youth Work
CHC50421
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Gain the skills you need to achieve positive outcomes in the rewarding field of youth work
This course will enable you to engage effectively with young people and work alongside them to meet their needs and goals. Take the opportunity to gain the skills you need to work in this challenging but rewarding sector.
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.
- Course code
- CHC50421
- Delivery location
- Dandenong
- International
- Not available for International students
- Length
- Full Time, 2 years.
- Start dates
- 10 February, 22 July
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Timetable
Monday 9am-4pm on campus (Dandenong), Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-9pm online (remote evening via Zoom). Please note, delivery days for this course may be subject to change.
• Days per week: 1, 2 evenings
• Hours per day: 6 + 3 evenings
• Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 8
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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 HLTWHS003 Maintain workplace health and safety CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance CHCSOH013 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people CHCYTH021 Support youth programs 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 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people. CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk CHCYTH024 Manage service response to young people in crisis CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety -
Assessment methods
• Observation
• Questioning or Test/Quiz
• Project
• Presentation
• Portfolio
• Report/Essay -
Admission requirements
• Minimum age requirement: 18
Inherent requirementsCognitive/Emotional: Students will need to have resilience and coping strategies in place to manage the potential topics of the course which may present a challenge. Triggers could occur from course content or role play scenarios. It is suggested that those with a lived experience of mental health, AOD, and family violence, should be aware of potential triggers when undertaking CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work and access available supports through Student Services.
Language, literacy and numeracy
Good observation skills:
Students need to be able to notice changes in behaviour in young people and children, including nonverbal cues (facial expression, body language).
Ability to work in challenging situations:
Be able to work with young people with complex needs and trauma, young people who may display mild to complex mental health concerns and young people who may display violent or aggressive behaviour.
Good communication and interpersonal skills:
Students need to have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of young people from various backgrounds, be able to listen attentively, have the ability to read and understand written information and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Good cognitive/ intellectual skills:
Students need to be able to gather an understanding of the course requirements and have the ability to organise information, to use judgement and basic problem solving skills, have an open mind, understand other perspectives and opinions and respect all other learners.
Good behavioural skills and social skills
Students must be able to demonstrate professional behaviour, be in control of their emotions at all times, respect personal and professional boundaries and take responsibility for own learning.
Good planning and developing skills:
Students need to have the ability to use initiative and be self-directed in designing and developing programs, have the ability to work independently and within a group work setting, and be able to conduct research.
The Student Enquiry and Enrolment Services team may refer the applicant to the Community and Social Services Department to assess the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the course if required.You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.
We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
Below are the levels required for this course:• Language and literacy: 3
• Numeracy: 2 -
Practical placement
220 hours practical placements are completed via camps, schools and youth agencies. You are pre-allocated a placement provided by the Placement Coordinator.
Documentation or licences required for practical placement• Working with Children Check
• Police Check
An NDIS Workers Screeners check may be required for some placement opportunities. -
Simulated work environment
During the course all students will need to participate in simulated role plays reflecting real work environments. Students will be required to take on the role of a youth worker and may be required to play a young person. Role play scenarios may involve:
• Challenging situations including threats, violence and behaviours of concern
• Working through mental health concerns
• Providing information, support and referral
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Family violence situations
• Abuse and neglect
Dress code for students undertaking this course is comfortable casual however, as youth work operates in a broad context with diverse young people, students are expected to take into consideration the below dress code standards when on campus and/or placement:
• Avoiding revealing clothing
• Refraining from clothing that may display offensive language or images
• Students may be required and expected to wear a Chisholm provided polo t-shirt while on placement -
Course and career pathways
Nationally recognised training Diploma of Youth Work Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs Associate Degree Of Psychology Bachelor Of Psychology Possible job outcome - youth worker
- welfare coordinator
- psychosocial rehabilitation worker
- dual diagnosis practitioner
- mental health worker
- case manager
- psychiatric technician
- social services specialist
- career counsellor
- psychiatric technician
- case manager
- rehabilitation specialist
- social services specialist
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Fees
Fees Tuition fees* (GST exempt)
Fee Type Fee Amount Select Free TAFE FREE Concession Not available Government subsidised $11,112 Full fee paying $21,284 Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
Materials $130 And one of:
Student services – concession (annual) ORNot 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 here 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.
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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.
Please note: Students may be required to undertake an assessment of their literacy and numeracy as part of their application process.
Chisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.
Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.