Launch your career as a youth worker and make a difference in a range of community-based programs.

You will develop specialised skills required to work with young people and to run programs which will address their social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs.

• Location:
  Footscray Park, Industry and St Albans
• College:
  College of Arts
• Duration:
  1 years
• Intake:
  February
• Course code:
  CHC41808
• CRICOS:
  071757M
• Fees:
  A$6130.00 per semester
• This information is for international students.
  Click here to see information for Australian residents

How to apply

• youth housing support worker
• youth and family services case worker
• community development worker (youth)
• Indigenous youth worker
• recreational youth activities worker

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.

To qualify for the qualification participants must successfully complete a total of 16 units of study, comprising of 11 core units and 5 elective units in accordance with the packaging rules specified in CHC08 Community Services Training Package.

Core Units

• Work Within a Community Development Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCD412B

• Use Targeted Communication Skills to Build Relationships

  Unit code

  CHCCOM403A

• Respond Holistically to Client Issues and Refer Appropriately

  Unit code

  CHCCS422A

• Support Client Self Management

  Unit code

  CHCICS406A

• Engage Respectfully With Young People

  Unit code

  CHCYTH401B

• Work Effectively With Young People in the Youth Work Context

  Unit code

  CHCYTH402B

• Support Young People to Create Opportunities in Their Lives

  Unit code

  CHCYTH403B

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  HLTHIR403C

• Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCS400B

• Contribute to OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS300B

• Respond to Critical Situations

  Unit code

  CHCYTH407D

• Support Young People in Crisis

  Unit code

  CHCYTH404D

• Work Effectively With Young People

  Unit code

  CHCYTH301E

Elective Units

• Work Effectively in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector

  Unit code

  CHCAOD402B

• Support Community Action

  Unit code

  CHCCD508C

• Facilitate Responsible Behaviour

  Unit code

  CHCCS401B

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301C

• Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk

  Unit code

  CHCCHILD401A

• Support the Rights and Safety of Children and Young People

  Unit code

  CHCCHILD404A

• Develop, Implement and Promote Effective Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CHCCOM504A

• Maintain Legal and Ethical Work Practices

  Unit code

  CHCCS502B

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

  Unit code

  CHCCS503A

• Maintain an Effective Community Sector Work Environment

  Unit code

  CHCCS513B

• Plan and Conduct Group Activities

  Unit code

  CHCGROUP403D

• Facilitate Links With Other Services

  Unit code

  CHCNET404A

• Support Young People to Take Collective Action

  Unit code

  CHCYTH504A

• Support Youth Programs

  Unit code

  CHCYTH505D

• Manage Service Response to Young People in Crisis

  Unit code

  CHCYTH608C

• Maintain Workplace OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS401A

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

  Unit code

  CHCYTH506A

• Undertake Research Activities

  Unit code

  CHCPOL403B

• Develop and Implement Policy

  Unit code

  CHCPOL504B

• Work Within Specific Communities

  Unit code

  CHCCD413D

• Support Client Participation in the Organisation

  Unit code

  CHCCH426B

• Prepare for Tertiary Research and Study

  Unit code

  VBP714

• Apply Essential Further Study Skills

  Unit code

  VBQU226

• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: Employer Choice or Direct Application

English language requirements

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