CHC50421 - Diploma of Youth Work

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Certifying your skills in the Diploma of Youth Work involves completing a comprehensive training program in Australia, offered by registered training organizations (RTOs). This diploma equips you with the skills to work effectively with young people in various settings. The process includes coursework, assessments, practical experience, and leads to the awarding of the Diploma of Youth Work upon successful completion.

Evidence of learning

To qualify for this certificate, you must provide evidence demonstrating that your skills and knowledge align with the courser’s learning outcomes. This evidence can take various forms. Demonstrating your current proficiency at a comparable level can be done through a CV (your student support representative can assist with this), an employment letter, or an employment contract.

Additionally, documents from prior work or educational experiences, such as references from licensed tradespeople you’ve collaborated with, apprenticeship records, academic transcripts, or assessments from relevant past qualifications, all contribute to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can also submit proof of overseas qualifications or visual evidence of your work, especially for practical roles.

Required documents
ID
Resume
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Photos/videos (for practical roles)
Risk Assessment and Management Documents
Incident Report Forms
Plans and Specifications
Job Cards
Quotes/Invoices

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This qualification will be offered by one of the following RTOs:

Noble Training Academy RTO: 70201
Unique College of Technology RTO: 91358
Alpha Training & Recognition Pty Ltd RTO: 45282
Australian Institute of Accreditation Pty Ltd RTO: 45009
Delacroy Training RTO: 32267

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of people who work in youth work and operate under a broad supervision framework. They work within clearly defined organisational guidelines, with responsibility for the development and the outcomes of programs and services for young people that are managed and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and other agencies.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

21 units must be completed:

16 core units
5 elective units, consisting of:

at least 1 unit from Group A below
plus at least 2 units from Group A or Group B below
up to 2 units from the electives listed below, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core Units
CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCCSM013	Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV005	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
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 the youth work context
CHCYTH021	Support youth programs
CHCYTH024	Manage service response to young people in crisis
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units
Group A: Practice Electives
CHCPRT034	Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
CHCYTH017	Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs
CHCYTH022	Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
Group B: General Electives
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs
CHCCCS037	Visit client residence
CHCCDE024	Support community action
CHCCDE025	Develop and support community leadership
CHCCDE028	Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCEDU004	Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
CHCVOL003	Recruit, induct and support volunteers
CHCYTH018	Work with young people to establish support networks
CHCYTH019	Undertake youth work in specific communities
CHCYTH020	Support young people to take collective action

Four Easy Steps To Get Qualified

Free Skills Assessment

Speak to ITEC Australia about your goals, and allow us to guide you towards the qualification that will help you reach them.

Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain overseas qualifications, transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

You’re Qualified

ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.