Take the next step in your career in youth work with this advanced qualification that gives you the skills you need to work with young people in diverse settings.
CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
Upgrade your skills in the community service sector with this advanced qualification. This course is perfect for those who want to work with young people in a diverse range of settings.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in community and welfare support is expected to grow strongly over the coming years. This large occupation has strong job prospects with around 30,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.
This course will give you the practical knowledge you need to engage respectfully with young people and identify and respond to people in crisis. You will learn to conduct group activities, manage case loads, and to develop and implement procedures to help young people address their needs. Our teams of industry professionals are the best in their field, and will give you the one-on-one guidance that you need to succeed in the sector.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a youth worker in a variety of community settings, to support the goals of young people.
As part of your course, you get valuable experience in real workplaces. Our strong partnerships mean you will learn the skills you need, while also getting to know potential future employers.
Our teaching staff are at the top of their game and are still heavily involved in the industry. This means you're being taught by people who know what employers are looking for and where the sector is headed.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 100 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programsUnit code: CHCCCS007 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to engage consumers, analyse service needs of particular groups and develop programs and services to meet those needs. |
Develop and implement service programs | |
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategiesUnit code: CHCCOM003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop communication protocols for a team or business unit. |
Develop workplace communication strategies | |
CHCCSM005Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case managementUnit code: CHCCSM005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake case management meetings to plan, monitor and review service provision. |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | |
CHCDEV002Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and servicesUnit code: CHCDEV002 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services. |
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | |
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleUnit code: CHCDIV001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. |
Work with diverse people | |
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyUnit code: CHCDIV002 Unit description: The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety. |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | |
CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activitiesUnit code: CHCGRP002 |
Plan and conduct group activities | |
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical complianceUnit code: CHCLEG003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities. |
Manage legal and ethical compliance | |
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesUnit code: CHCMHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues. |
Work with people with mental health issues | |
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsUnit code: CHCPRP001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice. |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | |
CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at riskUnit code: CHCPRT001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility. |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | |
CHCYTH001Engage respectfully with young peopleUnit code: CHCYTH001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with young people (aged 12 to 25 years) in work roles with a specific focus on young people. |
Engage respectfully with young people | |
CHCYTH002Work effectively with young people in the youth work contextUnit code: CHCYTH002 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in the youth work context. The unit focuses on historical and contemporary youth sector practice and understanding of the current status of young people. |
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context | |
CHCYTH008Support young people to take collective actionUnit code: CHCYTH008 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enable young people to participate in the decision-making that affects their lives. |
Support young people to take collective action | |
CHCYTH009Support youth programsUnit code: CHCYTH009 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups. |
Support youth programs | |
CHCYTH012Manage service response to young people in crisisUnit code: CHCYTH012 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an agency approach to young people in crisis. |
Manage service response to young people in crisis | |
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyUnit code: HLTWHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility. |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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North and Far North Queensland / Sunshine Coast | ||
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextUnit code: CHCAOD001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | |
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needsUnit code: CHCCCS004 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both internal and external services required to meet those needs. |
Assess co-existing needs | |
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviourUnit code: CHCCCS009 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor individuals, respond to behaviours of concern, deal with conflict and support responsibility for behaviour management and change. |
Facilitate responsible behaviour | |
CHCYTH010Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstancesUnit code: CHCYTH010 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide guidance and role models to young people and their families to maintain positive and supportive relationships, while identifying problems and establishing goals for change based on maintaining support from family and the general community. |
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances | |
Greater Brisbane / Darling Downs and South West | ||
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextUnit code: CHCAOD001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | |
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needsUnit code: CHCCCS004 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both internal and external services required to meet those needs. |
Assess co-existing needs | |
CHCSOH001Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessnessUnit code: CHCSOH001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, including women and children experiencing family violence. |
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness | |
CHCYTH010Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstancesUnit code: CHCYTH010 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide guidance and role models to young people and their families to maintain positive and supportive relationships, while identifying problems and establishing goals for change based on maintaining support from family and the general community. |
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances | |
Gold Coast | ||
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextUnit code: CHCAOD001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | |
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needsUnit code: CHCCCS004 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both internal and external services required to meet those needs. |
Assess co-existing needs | |
CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed careUnit code: CHCMHS007 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care within a service. |
Work effectively in trauma informed care | |
CHCYTH010Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstancesUnit code: CHCYTH010 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide guidance and role models to young people and their families to maintain positive and supportive relationships, while identifying problems and establishing goals for change based on maintaining support from family and the general community. |
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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Townsville (Pimlico) | 01 February 2021 | 2 years | Full time | Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,580 |
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South Bank | 25 January 2021 | 12 months | Full time up to 5 days per week | Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,580 |
Springfield | 25 January 2021 | 1.5 years | 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $9,580 |
Springfield | 12 July 2021 | 1.5 years | 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $9,580 |
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Ashmore | 29 January 2021 | 1.5 years | Full time - tutorials, workshops, practical assessments plus 100 hours of Vocational Placement | Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,580 |
Ashmore | 12 July 2021 | 1.5 years | Full time - tutorials, workshops, practical assessments plus 100 hours of Vocational Placement | Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,580 |
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Toowoomba | 25 January 2021 | 1.5 years | 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $9,580 |
Toowoomba | 12 July 2021 | 1.5 years | 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $9,580 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more
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01 February 2021 | 2 years | Full time | Full fee: $9,580 |
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
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If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
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If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways