CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work
Make a positive impact in young people's lives
Gain a range of skills enabling you to respond to critical situations as well as manage finances, work safety and the work environment. This course includes a supervised work placement.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
CampusesJoondalup (Kendrew Crescent).
When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode On campus.
Make a positive impact in young people's lives
Youth Workers coordinate and manage the development and delivery of services and programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.
During this course you will learn skills that enable you to respond to young people in crisis and the ability to respond to critical situations as well as the management of finances, work safety and the work environment.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
- Consultation
- Training techniques
- Program planning
- Legal and cultural issues
- Community action
- Research and policy development
I have the following attributes:
- 18+ years of age
- Ability to undertake research and apply myself to self directed activities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Ability to relate to young people
Important information
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Semester 1, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $185.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $185.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCYTH024 | Manage service response to young people in crisis |
| CHCYTH021 | Support youth programs |
| CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $185.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $185.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCYTH024 | Manage service response to young people in crisis |
| CHCYTH021 | Support youth programs |
| CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
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