Course Overview
Youth workers help young people make positive changes in their lives and develop the skills to make positive decisions in the future.
This qualification is suitable for those aiming to work in positions responsible for the development and outcomes of programs and services for young people.
During this course, you will learn how to support the holistic welfare of teenagers and youth (12-24), including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity.
Our CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work has been designed in consultation with experts in the industry to make sure your learning is comprehensive and applicable to the current youth work sector.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legally and ethical comliance |
| CHCCOM003 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCDIV001 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| CHCDIV002 | Work within a community development framework |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health and safety |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services |
| CHCYTH001 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCYTH002 | Work effectively with young people in youth work context |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH005 | Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCYTH008 | Support young people to take collective action |
| CHCYTH009 | Support youth programs |
| CHCYTH010 | Provide services for young people appropriate to the needs and circumstances |
| CHCYTH012 | Manage service response to young people in crisis |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
Enrolment
Enrolment in the program is for a maximum of 24 months.
Students must aim to complete modules by the nominated completion date and as a minimum must demonstrate ongoing progression towards completion. Extension for assessment may be awarded at the trainer’s discretion.
Vocational Placement
This course requires you to undertake a minimum of 120 hours undertaken in an approved community service organisation.
Community Service Organisations may include:
• Centre-based work: such as – drop-in centres, neighbourhood centres
• Community organisations, recreational facilities
• Housing and residential services
• Homelessness services, youth refuge
• Outreach and home visits
Resources Required
All students require computer or tablet with access to the Internet and a program that can open and edit Word documents (this does not have to be Microsoft Office).
Delivery Options
Elearning
This course is delivered via our online learning system You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to keep in contact with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course.
Online learning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced Educator via telephone and email communication no matter where you are.
Distance
Distance learning allows you to have the same amount of convenience and flexibility as online or blended learning. The only difference is that instead of studying online, you will be studying via workbooks. Distance learning is perfect for students that prefer to have hard copy resources. Participants wishing to complete their qualification via distance instead of online will incur additional material and postage fees up to the value of $25.00 per unit.
RPL
If you have lots of experience and skills but no formal qualification you might want to consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is a process whereby you demonstrate that you currently have the required skills and knowledge for particular units/qualifications within the industry that you are experienced. RPL focuses on your life and work experiences and how they meet the criteria of the national qualifications to find out more about RPL contact us and one of our course advisors will contact you to discuss the RPL process.
Exceptional Value, Flexible Payment and Support you can count on.
Completion of this program results in a Nationally Recognised Qualification, complying with the AQF standard and ASQA standards for Registered Training Organisations and is offered by the Care Academy; a division of Grow Training Group, RTO Provider 45109
