Diploma of Youth Work

CHC50421

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online, Workplace

Outcomes

Community Care Worker, Community Development Youth Worker, Community Services Case Manager, Youth and Family Services Officer, Youth Counsellor, Youth Health Worker, Youth Support Worker, Youth Worker

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Qualification

Diploma

Awarded By

Hader Institute of Education

Duration

18 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

Payment plan, Upfront payment

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Total cost of this course is $7,995.

You have an option of paying up-front, or you can take advantage of Hader Institute's interest-free payment plans starting from as little as $72 per week.

Course Rundown

If you possess great communication skills and are an empathic person who enjoys helping others live their best lives, then this CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work qualification from Hader Institute of Education could set you on the path to a successful and rewarding career. This course is designed to provide you with all the required knowledge as well as initial experience required to become an effective youth support worker, and will teach you essential skills in the field such as how to develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management, how to identify and respond to children and young people at risk, how to work effectively with young people in youth work context, how to manage service response to young people in crisis and how to provide services for young people and their needs and circumstances. This online course consists of three hours per week of online classroom sessions, 22 hours per week of structured self-paced study and seven one-on-one online skills development and practice sessions, as well as 100 hours of practical work placement, and will see you ready to commence working in one of many youth-support roles available nationally within 12 months.

Eligibility

Student entry requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV in Youth Work.
Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment test
Be capable of completing 100 hours of work placement in a suitable health facility.
Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed documents/ reports.
Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
Have a valid Working with Children Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement)
Have a valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement)
Have the required immunisations, including COVID-19 vaccination, as required to attend the placement facility. Please note, additional immunisations may be required given Government or placement facility’s health policy changes.
These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

While completing the CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work qualification from Hader Institute of Education, you may study the following subjects:

Core Units

CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
CHCCSM013 – Facilitate and review case management (100 hours work placement)
CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services (100 hours work placement)
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP002 – Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCYTH013 – Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH014 – Work effectively with young people in youth work context
CHCYTH021 – Support youth programs
CHCYTH024 – Manage service response to young people in crisis
HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

CHCYTH022 – Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people (Group A: Practice Elective)
CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs (Group B)
CHCCCS016 – Respond to client needs (Group B)
CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (Group B)
CHCYTH020 – Support young people to take collective action (Group B)

Why study with Hader Institute of Education

Hader Institute of Education (RTO 45162) are leading online educators providing training services to individuals who want to pursue a career in Mental Health, Youth work, Community Services, Alcohol and other Drugs and Counselling programs.

Courses are offered online and can be accessed anywhere in Australia through your home computer.

Student Support

Hader Institute of Education's online trainer & assessors are qualified, dedicated professionals who have current industry experience and qualifications in a range of industries. Their industry experience is continually up to date by participating in professional development activities, therefore giving learners the best practical industry experience.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work qualification from Hader Institute of Education. You will have all the required skills and be fully qualified to commence working in one of many youth support roles available nationally across a range of different organisations.

Youth Worker