Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Youth Justice

Diploma of Youth Justice

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50513
State Code:
J598
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
01/07/2013
Approved Date
14/07/2014
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
755
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
2.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 01/07/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of youth justice workers who supervise young people who have been directed by the justice system to be in the care and direction of authorised community and government agencies. Workers at this level may have some supervisory responsibility for other staff.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- ten (10) core units
- four (4) elective units, of which:
- at least two (2) must be selected from the elective units list
- up to two (2) units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.

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

All ten (10) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG820 CHCPRT019 Develop and support youth justice team 50 Unit of competency
AVC30 CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
WG837 CHCYTH012 Manage service response to young people in crisis 130 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
WG816 CHCPRT015 Respond to needs of youth justice clients 40 Unit of competency
WG818 CHCPRT017 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system 40 Unit of competency
WG817 CHCPRT016 Work in the youth justice environment 40 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB59 CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing 70 Unit of competency
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
AWB29 CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence 65 Unit of competency
AVC23 CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management 75 Unit of competency
AVB71 CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes 40 Unit of competency
AVC73 CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 80 Unit of competency
WG815 CHCPRT014 Interact with the legal system to protect children 65 Unit of competency
AVB92 CHCINM001 Meet statutory and organisation information requirements 85 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J039 CHC51512 Diploma of Youth Justice Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ0 CHC50521 Diploma of Youth Justice Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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