Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:18 AM AWST

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Diploma of Youth Work

Diploma of Youth Work

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50421
State Code:
BII9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2022
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1260
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2022 Current Approved
Description

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 200 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.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty-one (21) units must be completed:
- sixteen (16) core units
- five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- at least one (1) unit from Group A below
- plus at least two (2) units from Group A or Group B below
- up to two (2) units from the electives listed below, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

1. Core Units

All sixteen (16) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEK97 CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services 90 Unit of competency
AVC69 CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs 55 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
OEK12 CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people 50 Unit of competency
OEL48 CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management 70 Unit of competency
OEL86 CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk 45 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
OEL59 CHCYTH024 Manage service response to young people in crisis 130 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
OEL85 CHCYTH021 Support youth programs 100 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
OEK03 CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context 60 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Practice Electives

At least one (1) unit must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEL38 CHCYTH017 Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs 45 Unit of competency
OEJ99 CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people 90 Unit of competency
OEK72 CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs 75 Unit of competency
3. Group B: General Electives

At least two (2) units from Group A or Group B must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
AVB51 CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy 75 Unit of competency
OEL78 CHCCDE025 Develop and support community leadership 30 Unit of competency
AVC00 CHCEDU004 Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs 50 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
AVB21 CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers 25 Unit of competency
AVC61 CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs 55 Unit of competency
OEL29 CHCCDE024 Support community action 30 Unit of competency
OEK01 CHCYTH020 Support young people to take collective action 50 Unit of competency
OEK11 CHCYTH019 Undertake youth work in specific communities 50 Unit of competency
OEH29 CHCCCS037 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
OEK06 CHCYTH018 Work with young people to establish support networks 40 Unit of competency
OEL96 CHCCDE028 Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes 95 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J597 CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BPA4 CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information