Develop the skills required to work as a supervisor or coordinator to develop and facilitate programs for young people.

This course trains you to be responsible for programs and services designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people, managed through a range of community and institution-based agencies.

• Location:
  St Albans, Footscray Park and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Health and Community Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, On-line Flexible, Industry and Traineeship
• Course code:
  CHC51408
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• case manager
• co-ordinator of youth and family services
• co-ordinator of youth services
• program manager
• senior case worker
• senior youth worker
• youth work team leader

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Students will develop skills required to facilitate programs for young people through a range of community based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. Students will also gain specialised skills required to work with young people.

Core Units

• Maintain Legal and Ethical Work Practices

  Unit code

  CHCCS502B

• Develop, Implement and Review Services and Programs to Meet Client Needs

  Unit code

  CHCCS503A

• Plan and Conduct Group Activities

  Unit code

  CHCGROUP403D

• Maintain an Effective Community Sector Work Environment

  Unit code

  CHCCS513B

• Develop, Implement and Promote Effective Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CHCCOM504A

• Facilitate Links With Other Services

  Unit code

  CHCNET404A

• Support Youth Programs

  Unit code

  CHCYTH505D

• Maintain Workplace OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS401A

• Support Young People to Take Collective Action

  Unit code

  CHCYTH504A

• Manage Service Response to Young People in Crisis

  Unit code

  CHCYTH608C

• Support the Rights and Safety of Children and Young People

  Unit code

  CHCCHILD404A

• Provide Services for Young People Appropriate to Their Needs and Circumstances

  Unit code

  CHCYTH506A

Elective Units

• Coordinate the Work Environment

  Unit code

  CHCORG506D

• Develop and Implement Policy

  Unit code

  CHCPOL504B

• Undertake Research Activities

  Unit code

  CHCPOL403B

• Support Community Action

  Unit code

  CHCCD508C

• Respond Holistically to Client Issues and Refer Appropriately

  Unit code

  CHCCS422A

• Respond to Critical Situations

  Unit code

  CHCYTH407D

• Work Within a Community Development Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCD412B

• Support Young People to Create Opportunities in Their Lives

  Unit code

  CHCYTH403B

• Work Effectively With Young People in the Youth Work Context

  Unit code

  CHCYTH402B

• Support Client Self Management

  Unit code

  CHCICS406A

• Use Targeted Communication Skills to Build Relationships

  Unit code

  CHCCOM403A

• Engage Respectfully With Young People

  Unit code

  CHCYTH401B

• Work Effectively in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector

  Unit code

  CHCAOD402B

• Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCS400B

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301C

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  HLTHIR403B

• Contribute to OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS300B

• Undertake Case Management for Clients With Complex Needs

  Unit code

  CHCCM404A

The units in the Certificate IV in Youth Work are pre-requisites for entry to this qualification.

To qualify for the qualification, participants must successfully complete a total of 15 units or study, comprising of 12 core units and 3 elective units in accordance with the packaging rules specified in CHC08 Community Services Training Package.

• TAFE: Not applicable
• Year 12: To quality for admission students must demonstrate experience either paid or unpaid in the Youth Work sector or Community Services Industry.
• International: Not applicable
• Mature: Applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the head of department that they are capable of successfully completing the course