Diploma of Youth Work

Jobs and Skills WA: Career development courses

With this qualification, you can make a difference for our future generations. Learn how to develop and manage programs for young people; promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing; respond to critical situations; work with youth at risk; assist in collective action; develop and maintain professional networks; work with cultural diversity; and more.

If you would like to work in community services as a youth worker, youth officer, or case worker, and make a difference in our future, this is the qualification for you! You'll help to improve lives, and directly contribute to putting young people at risk towards a better path.

You'll gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the youth sector; develop and manage programs for young people; promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing; respond to critical situations; work with youth at risk; assist in collective action; develop and maintain professional networks; work with cultural diversity; ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities; and much more.

Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.

Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.

Low fee
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Industry: Education and Community Services
National course code: CHC50421 | WA State ID: BII9

Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course

To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the youth sector, developing and managing youth programs, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, working with youth at risk, assisting collective action, developing and maintaining professional networks, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.

You will help to improve lives, and directly contribute to putting young people at risk towards a better path.

This qualification has mandatory work placement including at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Make a positive impact in young people's lives

Follow your passion for creating change in the lives of young people by becoming a qualified youth worker. Support young people to take action to improve their lives while enhancing their social and mental wellbeing.

The role of a youth worker offers many exciting and challenging career opportunities. Diploma of Youth Work graduates are highly sought after for a wide range of positions including those in psycho-social support services, recreational programs, juvenile justice, housing, schools and local government.  

As part of this qualification, you will undertake a supervised work placement  where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned. 

Locations

Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

Do you want to build a career focusing on the welfare and wellbeing of our young people? This course gives you the job ready skills to become a youth worker and will help you work towards reaching supervisory, team leader and management level positions.

Adolescence can be a challenging and transitional time for young people and many may experience mental health and behavioural issues or disorders they need support with, whilst working out their identity on the journey into adulthood. Youth at risk or in crisis can need practical support such as food, shelter, safety, along with counselling to help them get on to a more positive path in their lives.

You’ll learn from our expert team of lecturers on how to be a role model and mentor to teenagers and children and respond to youth in crisis. You’ll gain the knowledge to assess problems that arise from behavioural, developmental, welfare and protection issues and develop and manage youth programs that address issues and provide ongoing support. At the end of this course, you will have the skills to facilitate and review case management, analyse the impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services, and engage respectfully with young people.

Youth workers are in high demand and can work at community, government and welfare agencies in settings such as hospitals, schools, corrective institutions, youth refuges, community centres, mental health organisations or drug and alcohol centres.

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Choose a private training provider that delivers this course

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

The CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work course covers all areas that affect young people’s well-being, including their social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs. This course also identifies and explores the critical issues faced by Australia’s youth, including mental health issues, crises, children/youth at risk of harm, and family violence. To equip students to respond to these issues, the qualification focuses on reaching people through youth support programs and care services. Students in this course will learn practical skills in developing rapport and trusting relationships with young people, facilitating group activities, conducting assessments and developing individual case plans. This course also provides students with a comprehensive understanding of external agencies and support services available for assisting at-risk youth and when youth workers should utilise them during case management. Students will be required to complete 200 hours of work placement to gain exposure and coaching within a real-world setting. Students must meet the eligibility requirements and agree to the mandatory attendance requirements to apply for the Lower Fees, Local Skills subsidy. Attendance requirements for Existing Workers are: You will be considered an ‘Existing Worker’ if you work 20 or more hours for a single or multiple employers. If you are an ‘Existing Worker’, you will be required to attend class 1 day per week. Please speak to the Career Advisors or the Student Services team at TrainSmart Australia. For further information visit our website www.tsa.edu.au To pursue a rewarding career in community services, phone 1300 855 517 for details.

Delivery location

Perth

The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.