Develop skills in working with young people. Such skills include: building strong relationships, case management, advocacy, facilitating activities and responding holistically to youth needs and issues.
If you want to work with and support young people across a wide range of services such as recreation, education, health, welfare and juvenile justice and protection, then the Diploma of Youth Work CHC50421 could be for you.
Nationally Recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Australian College of Community Services and Care
Qualification Status: Current
Course Structure: 21 units in total, including 16 core units and 5 elective units.
Work Placement: minimum of 200 hours in community centres, non-government organisations, after care support, and mental health support services
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Australian College of Community Services and Care (ACCSC)CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work is an essential course for students who want to have a positive impact in young people’s lives. Improve your knowledge and skills to develop programs and services for young people to meet their social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and/or protection needs.
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CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work is offered online. This nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the skills necessary to have a positive and professional impact on young people’s lives.
The CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work is used for learners looking to move into roles which specialise in youth case management in the community services sector. Learners will develop the skills to provide critical and direct support to young people and identify and respond to people in crisis.
Learners will develop the skills required to provide person-centred support within the service as a whole and supporting colleagues in the ongoing improvement of their work within a team.
To achieve this qualification, learners must complete a minimum of 200 hours Work Placement.
Students undertaking this course can apply it to many potential job outcomes, including:
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
ACCSC will provide the following resources
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate III to Diploma level. For more information on the AQF or about CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work, go to www.myskills.gov.au.
ACCSC only provides courses that relate to the disability, ageing support and individual support, focusing on assisting those needing additional support in our community. Our trainers have extensive experience working in industry in hands on and management roles enabling them to transfer skills and knowledge. ACCSC’s one-on-one learner support system enables learners to have access to a trainer to support them through their studies as well as entering the workforce.
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
CHC50421
Diploma of Youth Work
24 Months
Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
This course is made up of 21 units in total, including 16 core units and 5 elective units.
Depending on your long-term industry goals, there are many pathways from this qualification, including other qualifications including the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (not currently offered by ACCSC).
Minimum age 18, Have or applied for a valid USI and, Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a visa allowing domestic study (no-CRICOS).
Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets the requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
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Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
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You will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 200 hours in community centres, non-government organisations, after care support, and mental health support services)
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in youth work context |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCDEV005* | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCYTH021 | Support youth programs |
| CHCYTH024 | Manage service response to young people in crisis |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
* 100 hrs field placement is applicable to CHCDEV005 and must be completed in isolation of the remaining 100 hours of placement
| CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies |
| CHCYTH018 | Work with young people to establish support networks |
| CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
To complete your CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work course you need access to:
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three years relevant industry experience.
Learners are required to obtain a National Police Clearance and other relevant requirements as per state or territory regulations and as specified by the individual organisation.
Expected Study Hours is 1600 hours, including 200 hours Work Placement.
Please note: Holders of Subclass 500 Visas and visas with certain study restrictions are ineligible to study with ACCSC. Any applications to enrol by any holder of a Subclass 500 visa or a visa with a conflicting limitation will not be accepted by the college and have their enrolment withdrawn and will forfeit a $200 administration fee.