Diploma of Youth Work
Make a difference for our future generations and 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.
Training option
- Low fee
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study area
- Community Services
Course ID
- National ID: CHC50425
- WA State ID: BPA4
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.
Empower Youth: Build a Career Supporting Young People
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.
Delivery location
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.
Delivery location
Do you want to build a career focusing on the welfare and well-being 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 that 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.
Want to find out more about this industry?
Our Community services at SM TAFE Facebook page has more information for students about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in the industry.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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.
Training option
- Low fee
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study area
- Community Services
Course ID
- National ID: CHC50425
- WA State ID: BPA4
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.
Empower Youth: Build a Career Supporting Young People
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.
Delivery location
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.
Delivery location
Do you want to build a career focusing on the welfare and well-being 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 that 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.
Want to find out more about this industry?
Our Community services at SM TAFE Facebook page has more information for students about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in the industry.
Delivery location
Empower Youth: Build a Career Supporting Young People
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.
Locations
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
Do you want to build a career focusing on the welfare and well-being 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 that 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.
Want to find out more about this industry?
Our Community services at SM TAFE Facebook page has more information for students about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in the industry.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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