Diploma of Youth Work
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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.
Course Essentials
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Location:Footscray Park, Industry and St Albans
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College:
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Duration:1 years
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Intake:February
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Course code:CHC51408
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CRICOS:071756A
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Fees:A$6130.00 per semester
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This information is for international students.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
College of Arts
Careers
- 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.
Empowering the young
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Study pathways
There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to get credit in a bachelor degree by studying this course.
TAFE to Undergraduate
You can get credit in the following degrees at VU if you complete the Diploma of Youth Work:
Bachelor of Arts - Kyinandoo
- You may get up to a year of credit.
Bachelor of Youth Work
- You may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management
- You may get up to one and a half years of credit.
To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the .
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Graduate faster
If you've done previous study related to this course, you may be awarded credit. This means you can graduate in less time.
Completing this course also gives you a head-start on other at VU courses at a higher level of study.
We also award credit for relevant work and life experience. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Course Objectives
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.
Units and electives
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.
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- CHCCS502C
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- CHCCS503B
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- Unit code
- CHCGROUP403D
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- Unit code
- CHCCS513B
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- Unit code
- CHCCOM504B
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- Unit code
- CHCNET404B
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- Unit code
- CHCYTH505E
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- Unit code
- HLTWHS401A
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- Unit code
- CHCYTH504A
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- Unit code
- CHCYTH608D
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- Unit code
- CHCCHILD404B
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- Unit code
- CHCYTH506B
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- Unit code
- CHCORG506E
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- Unit code
- CHCPOL504B
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- Unit code
- CHCPOL403C
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- Unit code
- CHCCD508D
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- Unit code
- CHCCS422B
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- Unit code
- CHCYTH407E
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- Unit code
- CHCCD412B
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- Unit code
- CHCYTH403C
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- Unit code
- CHCYTH402C
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- Unit code
- CHCICS406B
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- Unit code
- CHCCOM403A
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- Unit code
- CHCYTH401B
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- Unit code
- CHCAOD402B
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- Unit code
- CHCCS400C
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- HLTFA311A
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- HLTHIR403C
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- Unit code
- HLTWHS300A
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- CHCCM404A
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Admission Information
- Year 12: To quality for admission students must demonstrate experience either paid or unpaid in the Youth Work sector or Community Services Industry.
- Mature: Applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the head of department that they are capable of successfully completing the course
English language requirements
Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.
Admission requirements in your country
Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.How to apply for this course
If you have questions about your application, you can:
- speak to a staff member. Phone +61 3 9919 1164, press 1 and follow the voice prompts
- make an online enquiry
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.
VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.