CHC50421
Diploma of Youth Work
Qualification Status: Current • Units • Career Outcomes
Previously known as: CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
You can change young lives
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.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete a minimum of 200 hours work placement.
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CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work
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One-time payment of $1499
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Payment Plan
Initial payment on Enrolment
$200
Consisting of: Upfront Deposit Fee $150
PLUS First instalment $50
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Ongoing instalments 40 Weekly Payments $50
Total Payments: 41 Total Course Fee: $2200
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC50421
Course Title: Diploma of Youth Work
Course Duration: 18 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 21 units in total, including 16 core units and 5 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of 200 hours of work placement at a suitable youth support provider in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1499
Payment Plan $2200 (weekly payments of $50)
To complete this qualification, you will need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
While there are no entry requirements for this qualification, ACCSC requires that learners:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- 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
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. ACCSC can assess and provide RPL credit with its RPL process!
If a learner’s RPL application is assessed as Not Yet Satisfactory, their option is to complete the qualification with ACCSC via online learning.
Course Units
This course requires 16 Core Units and 5 Elective Units.
Core Units
- 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
Elective Units
- 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
Work Placement
Learners must complete 200 hours of Work Placement with a qualified service provider in Australia. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist.
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Workplace Simulations and Documentation
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
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.
Career Outcomes
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Youth Worker

Free Student Membership with Australian Association Of Community, Aged And Disability Workers
The Australian Association Of Community, Aged And Disability Workers (AACAD) supports learners undertaking community-focussed studies. To show their support, they’re offering free memberships to AACAD for current learners enrolling in relevant qualifications. Get all the benefits of membership and get to know the industry you’re preparing to enter by joining today.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
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.

Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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