CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work

VU course code: CHC50425 | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1.5 years full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Werribee Campus, Footscray Nicholson Campus

All start dates

Overview

Turn your passion for supporting young people into a career with a Diploma of Youth Work CHC50425 at Victoria University (VU).

By studying our youth-work diploma, you will gain the skills needed to build trusting, effective relationships with young people. You’ll explore the many aspects of youth work, discovering new ways to create engaging, fun and transformative programs for kids, teens and young adults.

You'll develop broad knowledge and skills in:

needs assessment, service delivery and case management
advocacy and empowerment for young people
child protection, legal and ethical frameworks
community education and group activities
communication and workplace safety.

During the course, you'll undertake a placement, putting your learning into practice with the support of a qualified workplace supervisor.

With your knowledge of social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs combined with hands-on experience, you'll graduate ready to support young people with the issues they face.

: 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 100 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.
: Victoria University is a supportive place to study. We have a range of academic support programs that can help you if you're struggling with your studies.
We can help you with your assignments and assessment tasks, maths, writing skills and English-language support, as well as showing you effective ways to study and manage your time and preparation. Our study support programs include:
workshops and study groups
student mentors and peer learning
maths and writing resources.
We also have disability support services and counselling services available to all students.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

: Inherent requirements are the abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to meet the learning outcomes of the course.
You should carefully consider the inherent requirement statement as a:
guide for your learning during the course
way for you to identify challenges you may have in studying this course.
Read the inherent requirements

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work, 21 units must be completed, consisting of: • 16 core units • 5 elective units, consisting of: - at least 1 unit from Group A from CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work - plus at least 2 units from Group A or Group B from CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work - up to 2 units from the electives listed from CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Units

Classes & homework

You will be required to attend scheduled classes 3-4 days per week. Approximate class times: 9.30am–3.30pm

You are required to complete independent study including eLearning activities and assessments. We recommend dedicating up to 15 hours per week for this.

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Free TAFE	$0	$10 (max)	$261 (max)
Skills First subsidised	$11,118	$10 (max)	$261 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$25,658	–	–

Scholarships

Careers

This industry-focused diploma will further develop your skills and knowledge for a challenging but rewarding career in youth work. Youth workers operate in a demanding and constantly changing industry with a high level of skill and expertise.

You will be prepared for roles with some level of supervision and/or coordination responsibility. You could find employment in community, government or youth sector agencies in a range of areas such as:

psycho-social support services (including residential, day program and outreach)
recreational programs
juvenile justice
housing
schools.

Potential job titles include:

case manager
residential care worker
youth worker
program facilitator
youth development worker
peer support worker/carer.

Start dates

TAFE coursework

On campus – Melbourne Werribee Campus

Course starts 14 July 2026

Applications close 20 July 2026

On campus – Melbourne Footscray Nicholson Campus

Course starts 14 July 2026

Applications close 20 July 2026

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.