Start Date
Rolling intake
Duration
12 Months
Delivery Method
Online
Units
21
Helping tomorrow’s generation today.
There is a growing need for youth support workers, with many young people struggling to find their identity and cope with the pressures of adolescence. Some may have mental health struggles that make this transformative period in their lives even harder to navigate. The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work qualification equips students to build strong relationships and mentor young adults and youth who may require support. This course is the perfect way to make an impact on younger Australians in need.
If you want to work towards a team leader or management position within a Mental Health Organisation or looking for an entryway into further bachelor’s degree studies, the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work may just be the course for you.
Next Start Date
Rolling intake
Duration
12 Months
Delivery Method
Online
Course Overview
Study the Diploma of Youth Work
This CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work equips you with the practical skills and knowledge to promote the well-being and protection needs of young people, as well as assist in their development into adulthood. During this course, you will be introduced to a wide range of theories and frameworks in youth work, as well as hands-on practical experience in the field.
Learn the practical skills in addressing the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. You will learn how to mentor young people, develop support plans, implement group activities and events and much more.
As a Youth Work student, you’ll be able to work with diverse groups of young people. You will learn how to identify those at risk and address legal issues as well as ethical considerations. In addition, you will cover case management and dealing effectively with individuals struggling from mental health concerns or other disorders so that they may thrive into adulthood.
Upon successful completion of this nationally recognised qualification, graduates can be presented with strong employment opportunities and be highly regarded in both the workforce and community.
Is the Diploma of Youth Work for you?
TrainSmart Australia’s Career Advisors and Training Team have identified some of the skills and qualities that are beneficial to a career in mental health and counselling services .
Student Profile
- Good active listener
- Interest in sports or creative activities
- Active person
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to what is happening in the moment
- Ability to work well in a team
- Strong communication skills
- Seeing the good in people and understanding there is a reason for behaviour
Student Requirements
- 15 hours per week commitment for study and classes for 12 months online
- Active participation in classes
- Active participation in role plays
- Professional and respectful behaviour in the classroom and on placement
- Taking responsibility of own learning and reaching out when needing support
- 160 hours minimum placement to complete at the end of the course
What will you learn in the Diploma of Youth Work?
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work is guided by the four pillars of learning:
- Pillar 1: Work in a legal and ethical manner with people within a diverse community
- Pillar 2: Identify and support people with mental health and addiction needs
- Pillar 3: Supporting young people to take collective action and express their needs
- Pillar 4: Developing and implementing youth-specific programs
These four pillars of learning have been carefully constructed by our trainers to best set up students for success
Core Skills You’ll Gain:
- Interpersonal Skills – the ability to build rapport and effective relationships
- Resilience – handle sensitive and complex issues/situations and carefully guide individuals towards making recovery
- Active listening skills – concentrate on ‘what is being said’ and follow-up with appropriate actions
- Organisational skills – regularly following up your clients as well as managing day-to-day administrative task such as writing up reports and liaising with different support networks
- Ingenuity – thinking outside the box to create opportunities for young people as well as communities, support networks and local businesses.
How long is the Diploma of Youth Work?
Studying this course online will run over 12 months.
Entry Requirements
Prior to being enrolled into the VSL eligible course, TrainSmart Australia must reasonably believe that the applicant is academically suited and displays competence for the course requirements including meeting any of the set entry requirements. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate of education; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that was delivered as a part of the AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) that can be verified by the issuing organisation or the USI (unique student identifier) transcript or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. TrainSmart Australia must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Delivery Method
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work course is delivered fully online with 21 units to complete.
Knowledge Based Assessments
21
Case Studies
21
Practical Assessments
21
Work Placement
160 hours
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work.
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work is broken up into the following Modules.
Module 1: Youth Work Essentials Part 1
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS006
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress. This unit applies to work in a range of health and community services settings, in particular work roles that operate in high stress situations and circumstances.
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCLEG003
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. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV002
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. This unit applies to people working in a broad range of roles including those involved in direct client service, program planning, development and evaluation contexts.
Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCOM003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop communication protocols for a team or business unit. This unit applies to workers responsible for overseeing the communication of organisation-specific information to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS007
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. This unit applies to workers coordinating or managing teams and operations in varied service delivery contexts.
Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS004
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. This unit applies in a range of community service contexts.
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS019
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise situations where people may be in imminent crisis, and then to work collaboratively to minimise any safety concerns and make plans to access required support services. This unit applies to any community services worker involved in crisis intervention. Management of the crisis may involve face-to-face, telephone or remote contact with persons involved.
Module 2: Youth Work Essentials Part 2
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
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. This unit applies to all workers.
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP001
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. This unit applies to work in all industry sectors, and to individuals who take pro-active responsibility for improving collaboration between workers and organisations.
Participate in work health and safety
HLTWHS001
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.
Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP002
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to establish, lead and participate in a groups using a collaborative, strengths-based approach. This unit applies to any individual involved in planning and leading group activities. Groups may be formal or informal.
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS001
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. This unit applies to support workers in contexts outside the mental health sector, but who come into contact with people with mental health issues. The services and support provided are not mental health specific.
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT001
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. This unit applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts.
Module 3: Youth Work Essentials Part 3
Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH001
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. This unit applies to work undertaken in work roles where the young person is the primary client.
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH002
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. This unit applies to work undertaken in all youth work roles where the young person is the primary client.
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM005
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake case management meetings to plan, monitor and review service provision. Workers at this level work autonomously and are responsible for own outputs within organisation guidelines. This unit applies to work in a range of health and community services contexts.
Support young people to take collective action
CHCYTH008
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enable young people to participate in the decision-making that affects their lives. This unit applies to youth work where the primary concern is to support groups of young people in taking action to meet their needs or responding to community issues.
Support youth programs
CHCYTH009
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH010
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. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Manage service response to young people in crisis
CHCYTH012
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an agency approach to young people in crisis. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDEV002
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services. The unit describes the application of knowledge of the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry. This unit applies to workers who seek to better understand their client groups and issues that impact on the lives of their clients and hence on their delivery of services.
Module 1: Youth Work Essentials Part 1
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS006
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress. This unit applies to work in a range of health and community services settings, in particular work roles that operate in high stress situations and circumstances.
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCLEG003
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. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV002
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. This unit applies to people working in a broad range of roles including those involved in direct client service, program planning, development and evaluation contexts.
Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCOM003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop communication protocols for a team or business unit. This unit applies to workers responsible for overseeing the communication of organisation-specific information to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS007
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. This unit applies to workers coordinating or managing teams and operations in varied service delivery contexts.
Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS004
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. This unit applies in a range of community service contexts.
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS019
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise situations where people may be in imminent crisis, and then to work collaboratively to minimise any safety concerns and make plans to access required support services. This unit applies to any community services worker involved in crisis intervention. Management of the crisis may involve face-to-face, telephone or remote contact with persons involved.
Module 2: Youth Work Essentials Part 2
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
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. This unit applies to all workers.
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP001
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. This unit applies to work in all industry sectors, and to individuals who take pro-active responsibility for improving collaboration between workers and organisations.
Participate in work health and safety
HLTWHS001
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.
Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP002
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to establish, lead and participate in a groups using a collaborative, strengths-based approach. This unit applies to any individual involved in planning and leading group activities. Groups may be formal or informal.
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS001
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. This unit applies to support workers in contexts outside the mental health sector, but who come into contact with people with mental health issues. The services and support provided are not mental health specific.
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT001
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. This unit applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts.
Module 3: Youth Work Essentials Part 3
Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH001
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. This unit applies to work undertaken in work roles where the young person is the primary client.
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH002
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. This unit applies to work undertaken in all youth work roles where the young person is the primary client.
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM005
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake case management meetings to plan, monitor and review service provision. Workers at this level work autonomously and are responsible for own outputs within organisation guidelines. This unit applies to work in a range of health and community services contexts.
Support young people to take collective action
CHCYTH008
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enable young people to participate in the decision-making that affects their lives. This unit applies to youth work where the primary concern is to support groups of young people in taking action to meet their needs or responding to community issues.
Support youth programs
CHCYTH009
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH010
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. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Manage service response to young people in crisis
CHCYTH012
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an agency approach to young people in crisis. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDEV002
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services. The unit describes the application of knowledge of the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry. This unit applies to workers who seek to better understand their client groups and issues that impact on the lives of their clients and hence on their delivery of services.
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Youth Work Career Opportunities
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work qualification can lead to an array of career opportunities with job titles such as;
- Youth worker
- Community development worker (youth)
- Indigenous youth worker
- Youth alcohol and drugs worker
- Youth caseworker
TrainSmart Australia has a number of standing agreements in place with universities across Australia, which guarantees student entry and credit transfers upon completion of this Diploma. See more details here.
Expected Salary and Biggest Employment Opportunity
$58,700
SALARY
9.6%
JOBS
23.2%
INDUSTRY
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Payment Options
$6,500
Save $500 when you enrol before December 31st 2023.
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $7,000. Now only $6,500* (*with EOY Discount). Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- VET Student Loans – Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later †.
- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
- Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
†VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.
Simulated Practicals
Gain Practical Experience In a Safe Environment
As a part of studying Health and Community Services at TrainSmart Australia, some units require students to complete practical assessments that simulate a counselling setting. These assessments give students opportunities to practice counselling skills and techniques before entering the workplace.
Simulated Practicals provides a safe and controlled environment to build confidence and develop essential counselling skills for future health care professionals.
Simulated Practicals simulates a counselling environment through an online Zoom call between an actor and the learner/student. In these sessions, the actor takes on the role of resembling a real-life client, in which an issue or traumatic event is retold from the actor’s perspective.
Based on the assessment criteria, the student is tasked with responding to the client with the focus on utilising skills taught in the unit.
Through these recorded sessions, students can gain valuable feedback and be prepared to handle complex situations before entering the real-world environment.
We know that Counselling is an incredibly important skill, which is why we implemented Counselling units throughout more courses than just our Diploma of Counselling. TrainSmart Australia students studying Health and Community Services have access to our Simulated Practicals service!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course nationally recognised? What does that mean?
Completing a nationally recognised qualification (or training) means that your qualification and credentials are recognised all across Australia by other registered training organisations and employers. All accredited courses must adhere to the standards set by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA). According to ASQA, accreditation is formal confirmation that the course:
- Is nationally recognised
- Meets an established industry, enterprise, educational, legislative or community need
- Provides appropriate competency outcomes and satisfactory basis for assessment
- Meets national quality assurance requirements
- Is assigned appropriately to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) where it leads to a qualification.
How many hours do I need to study each week?
To achieve this qualification within the given timeframe, students are required to commit to a minimum of 15 hours of study per week.
Can I get course credit for previous study?
Students enrolling into a Trainsmart Australia course can receive recognition for previous studies completed at a Certificate and Diploma level. Students can be awarded a credit transfer if:
- The student already holds a unit (or units) for they’re enrolling into,
- The student holds an old unit which is deemed equivalent to the new unit they’re enrolling into
Receiving credit transfers will reduce the overall cost of your qualification as well as the duration to complete your remaining units.
University qualifications are not backwards transferrable, which means no credit transfers can be awarded. However, you can still apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
What if I don’t meet the entry requirements?
If you are unable to provide a copy of an Australian Year 12 Certificate or Certificate IV qualification or higher, you may be required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test to gain entry into your course of interest. This test is offered online, free of charge after you have submitted your application.
Are TrainSmart courses Centrelink approved?
All of our courses are Centrelink approved through AUSTUDY.
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Helping tomorrow’s generation today.
There is a growing need for youth support workers, with many young people struggling to find their identity and cope with the pressures of adolescence. Some may have mental health struggles that make this transformative period in their lives even harder to navigate. The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work qualification equips students to build strong relationships and mentor young adults and youth who may require support. This course is the perfect way to make an impact on younger Australians in need.
If you want to work towards a team leader or management position within a Mental Health Organisation or looking for an entryway into further bachelor’s degree studies, the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work may just be the course for you.
Next Start Date
Please contact us for the next intake date.
Duration
12 Months
Delivery Method
Online OR Face-to-Face (Perth, WA)
Course Overview
Study the Diploma of Youth Work
This CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work equips you with the practical skills and knowledge to promote the well-being and protection needs of young people, as well as assist in their development into adulthood. During this course, you will be introduced to a wide range of theories and frameworks in youth work, as well as hands-on practical experience in the field.
Learn the practical skills in addressing the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. You will learn how to mentor young people, develop support plans, implement group activities and events and much more.
As a Youth Work student, you’ll be able to work with diverse groups of young people. You will learn how to identify those at risk and address legal issues as well as ethical considerations. In addition, you will cover case management and dealing effectively with individuals struggling from mental health concerns or other disorders, so that they may thrive into adulthood.
Upon successful completion of this nationally recognised qualification, graduates can be presented with strong employment opportunities and be highly regarded in both the workforce and community.
Is the Diploma of Youth Work for you?
TrainSmart Australia’s Career Advisors and Training Team have identified some of the skills and qualities that are beneficial to a career in mental health and counselling services.
Student Profile
- Good active listener
- Interest in sports or creative activities
- Active person
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to what is happening in the moment
- Ability to work well in a team
- Strong communication skills
- Seeing the good in people and understanding there is a reason for their behaviour
Student Requirements
- 15 hours per week commitment for study and classes for 12 months online
- Active participation in classes
- Active participation in role plays
- Professional and respectful behaviour in the classroom and on placement
- Taking responsibility of own learning and reaching out when needing support
- 160 hours minimum placement to complete at the end of the course
What will you learn in the Diploma of Youth Work?
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work is guided by the four pillars of learning:
- Pillar 1: Work in a legal and ethical manner with people within a diverse community
- Pillar 2: Identify and support people with mental health and addiction needs
- Pillar 3: Supporting young people to take collective action and express their needs
- Pillar 4: Developing and implementing youth-specific programs
These four pillars of learning have been carefully constructed by our trainers to best set up students for success
Core Skills You’ll Gain:
- Interpersonal Skills – the ability to build rapport and effective relationships
- Resilience – handle sensitive and complex issues/situations and carefully guide individuals towards making recovery
- Active listening skills – concentrate on ‘what is being said’ and follow-up with appropriate actions
- Organisational skills – regularly following up your clients as well as managing day-to-day administrative task such as writing up reports and liaising with different support networks
- Ingenuity – thinking outside the box to create opportunities for young people as well as communities, support networks and local businesses.
How will you study the Diploma of Youth Work?
This CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work equips you with the practical skills and knowledge to promote the well-being and protection needs of young people, as well as assist in their development into adulthood. During this course, you will be introduced to a wide range of theories and frameworks in youth work, as well as hands-on practical experience in the field.
Learn the practical skills in addressing the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. You will learn how to mentor young people, develop support plans, implement group activities and events and much more.
How long is the Diploma of Youth Work?
Studying this course online will run over 12 months.
This course is delivered under the Trainer-Directed Learning Model to ensure students can complete the course within the given timeframe.
Entry Requirements
Prior to being enrolled into the VSL eligible course, TrainSmart Australia must reasonably believe that the applicant is academically suited and displays competence for the course requirements including meeting any of the set entry requirements. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate of education; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that was delivered as a part of the AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) that can be verified by the issuing organisation or the USI (unique student identifier) transcript or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. TrainSmart Australia must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Delivery Method
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work course is delivered fully online with 21 units to complete.
Knowledge Based Assessments
21
Case Studies
21
Practical Assessments
21
Work Placement
160 Hours
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work.
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work is broken up into the following Modules.
Module 1: Youth Work Essentials Part 1
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS006
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress. This unit applies to work in a range of health and community services settings, in particular work roles that operate in high stress situations and circumstances.
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCLEG003
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. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV002
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. This unit applies to people working in a broad range of roles including those involved in direct client service, program planning, development and evaluation contexts.
Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCOM003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop communication protocols for a team or business unit. This unit applies to workers responsible for overseeing the communication of organisation-specific information to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS007
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. This unit applies to workers coordinating or managing teams and operations in varied service delivery contexts.
Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS004
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. This unit applies in a range of community service contexts.
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS019
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise situations where people may be in imminent crisis, and then to work collaboratively to minimise any safety concerns and make plans to access required support services. This unit applies to any community services worker involved in crisis intervention. Management of the crisis may involve face-to-face, telephone or remote contact with persons involved.
Module 2: Youth Work Essentials Part 2
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
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. This unit applies to all workers.
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP001
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. This unit applies to work in all industry sectors, and to individuals who take pro-active responsibility for improving collaboration between workers and organisations.
Participate in work health and safety
HLTWHS001
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.
Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP002
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to establish, lead and participate in a groups using a collaborative, strengths-based approach. This unit applies to any individual involved in planning and leading group activities. Groups may be formal or informal.
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS001
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. This unit applies to support workers in contexts outside the mental health sector, but who come into contact with people with mental health issues. The services and support provided are not mental health specific.
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT001
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. This unit applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts.
Module 3: Youth Work Essentials Part 3
Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH001
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. This unit applies to work undertaken in work roles where the young person is the primary client.
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH002
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. This unit applies to work undertaken in all youth work roles where the young person is the primary client.
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM005
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake case management meetings to plan, monitor and review service provision. Workers at this level work autonomously and are responsible for own outputs within organisation guidelines. This unit applies to work in a range of health and community services contexts.
Support young people to take collective action
CHCYTH008
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enable young people to participate in the decision-making that affects their lives. This unit applies to youth work where the primary concern is to support groups of young people in taking action to meet their needs or responding to community issues.
Support youth programs
CHCYTH009
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH010
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. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Manage service response to young people in crisis
CHCYTH012
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an agency approach to young people in crisis. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDEV002
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services. The unit describes the application of knowledge of the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry. This unit applies to workers who seek to better understand their client groups and issues that impact on the lives of their clients and hence on their delivery of services.
Module 1: Youth Work Essentials Part 1
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS006
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress. This unit applies to work in a range of health and community services settings, in particular work roles that operate in high stress situations and circumstances.
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCLEG003
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. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV002
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. This unit applies to people working in a broad range of roles including those involved in direct client service, program planning, development and evaluation contexts.
Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCOM003
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop communication protocols for a team or business unit. This unit applies to workers responsible for overseeing the communication of organisation-specific information to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS007
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. This unit applies to workers coordinating or managing teams and operations in varied service delivery contexts.
Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS004
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. This unit applies in a range of community service contexts.
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS019
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise situations where people may be in imminent crisis, and then to work collaboratively to minimise any safety concerns and make plans to access required support services. This unit applies to any community services worker involved in crisis intervention. Management of the crisis may involve face-to-face, telephone or remote contact with persons involved.
Module 2: Youth Work Essentials Part 2
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
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. This unit applies to all workers.
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP001
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. This unit applies to work in all industry sectors, and to individuals who take pro-active responsibility for improving collaboration between workers and organisations.
Participate in work health and safety
HLTWHS001
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.
Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP002
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to establish, lead and participate in a groups using a collaborative, strengths-based approach. This unit applies to any individual involved in planning and leading group activities. Groups may be formal or informal.
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS001
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. This unit applies to support workers in contexts outside the mental health sector, but who come into contact with people with mental health issues. The services and support provided are not mental health specific.
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT001
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. This unit applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts.
Module 3: Youth Work Essentials Part 3
Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH001
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. This unit applies to work undertaken in work roles where the young person is the primary client.
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH002
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. This unit applies to work undertaken in all youth work roles where the young person is the primary client.
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM005
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake case management meetings to plan, monitor and review service provision. Workers at this level work autonomously and are responsible for own outputs within organisation guidelines. This unit applies to work in a range of health and community services contexts.
Support young people to take collective action
CHCYTH008
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enable young people to participate in the decision-making that affects their lives. This unit applies to youth work where the primary concern is to support groups of young people in taking action to meet their needs or responding to community issues.
Support youth programs
CHCYTH009
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH010
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. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Manage service response to young people in crisis
CHCYTH012
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an agency approach to young people in crisis. This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDEV002
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services. The unit describes the application of knowledge of the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry. This unit applies to workers who seek to better understand their client groups and issues that impact on the lives of their clients and hence on their delivery of services.
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Youth Work Career Opportunities
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work qualification can lead to an array of career opportunities with job titles such as;
- Youth worker
- Community development worker (youth)
- Indigenous youth worker
- Youth alcohol and drugs worker
- Youth caseworker
TrainSmart Australia has a number of standing agreements in place with universities across Australia, which guarantees student entry and credit transfers upon completion of this Diploma. See more details here.
Expected Salary and Biggest Employment Opportunity
$58,700
SALARY
9.6%
JOBS
23.2%
INDUSTRY
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Available subsidies for this course
Payment Options
- $6,000
STANDARD RATE
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $6,000. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- VET Student Loans – Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later †.
- Interest-Free Payment Plan
- Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
†VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.
- $588.00
CONCESSION RATE
If you meet one of the above eligibility criteria AND hold a concession card, the JOBS & SKILLS WA Government-subsidised total course fees for the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work are; *
$588.00 or $400 per year* (based on annual cap fee)
Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- Interest-Free Payment Plan – with a $100 deposit.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
*You must meet eligibility criteria to qualify. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.
- $1,984.50
NON-CONCESSION RATE
If you meet one of the above eligibility criteria AND don’t hold a concession card, the JOBS & SKILLS WA Government-subsidised total course fees for the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work are; *
$1,984.50 or $1,200 per year* (based on annual cap fee)
Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- Interest-Free Payment Plan – with a $100 deposit.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
*You must meet eligibility criteria to qualify. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.
Simulated Practicals
Gain Practical Experience In a Safe Environment
As a part of studying Health and Community Services at TrainSmart Australia, some units require students to complete practical assessments that simulate a counselling setting. These assessments give students opportunities to practice counselling skills and techniques before entering the workplace.
Simulated Practicals provides a safe and controlled environment to build confidence and develop essential counselling skills for future health care professionals.
Simulated Practicals simulates a counselling environment through an online Zoom call which involves a Health and Community Services assessor, an actor and the learner/student. In these sessions, the actor takes on the role of resembling a real-life client, in which an issue or traumatic event is retold from the actor’s perspective.
Based on the assessment criteria, the student is tasked with responding to the client with the focus on utilising skills taught in the unit.
Through the sessions, students can gain valuable feedback and be prepared to handle complex situations before entering the real-world environment.
We know that Counselling is an incredibly important skill, which is why we implemented Counselling units throughout more courses than just our Diploma of Counselling. TrainSmart Australia students studying Health and Community Services have access to our Simulated Practicals service!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course nationally recognised? What does that mean?
Completing a nationally recognised qualification (or training) means that your qualification and credentials are recognised all across Australia by other registered training organisations and employers. All accredited courses must adhere to the standards set by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA). According to ASQA, accreditation is formal confirmation that the course:
- Is nationally recognised
- Meets an established industry, enterprise, educational, legislative or community need
- Provides appropriate competency outcomes and satisfactory basis for assessment
- Meets national quality assurance requirements
- Is assigned appropriately to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) where it leads to a qualification.
How many hours do I need to study each week?
To achieve this qualification within the given timeframe, students are required to commit to a minimum of 15 hours of study per week.
Can I get course credit for previous study?
Students enrolling into a Trainsmart Australia course can receive recognition for previous studies completed at a Certificate and Diploma level. Students can be awarded a credit transfer if:
- The student already holds a unit (or units) for they’re enrolling into,
- The student holds an old unit which is deemed equivalent to the new unit they’re enrolling into
Receiving credit transfers will reduce the overall cost of your qualification as well as the duration to complete your remaining units.
University qualifications are not backwards transferrable, which means no credit transfers can be awarded. However, you can still apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
If you are unable to provide a copy of an Australian Year 12 Certificate or Certificate IV qualification or higher, you may be required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test to gain entry into your course of interest. This test is offered online, free of charge after you have submitted your application.
Are TrainSmart courses Centrelink approved?
All of our courses are Centrelink approved through AUSTUDY.
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