Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Youth Work

Diploma of Youth Work

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50413
State Code:
J597
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
09/10/2013
Approved Date
07/02/2014
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1115
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 08/12/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
4.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
3.00 09/10/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of people with responsibility for the development and the outcomes of programs and services for young people managed through a range of agencies and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and welfare agencies.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty one (21)
- seventeen (17) core units
- four (4) elective units, of which:
- at least one (1) must be selected from Practice elective units
- at least one (1) must be selected from General elective units
- 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 seventeen (17) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG743 CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients 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
AVC30 CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVC23 CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management 75 Unit of competency
WG826 CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people 50 Unit of competency
WG802 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 30 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
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
WG833 CHCYTH008 Support young people to take collective action 50 Unit of competency
WG834 CHCYTH009 Support youth programs 100 Unit of competency
WG827 CHCYTH002 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. Practice Electives

At least one (1) unit must be completed.

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG830 CHCYTH005 Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs 45 Unit of competency
WG835 CHCYTH010 Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances 80 Unit of competency
3. General Electives

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL69 BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
C8236 PSPPM504A Carry out complex project activities 50 Unit of competency
AVB51 CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy 75 Unit of competency
AVC40 CHCCDE009 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
AUJ70 BSBLED805 Plan and implement a mentoring program 80 Unit of competency
AVB21 CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers 25 Unit of competency
AVC61 CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs 55 Unit of competency
AVC42 CHCCDE008 Support community action 30 Unit of competency
WG832 CHCYTH007 Undertake youth work in specific communities 50 Unit of competency
AVC50 CHCCCS027 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
WG831 CHCYTH006 Work with young people to establish support networks 40 Unit of competency
AVC37 CHCCDE012 Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes 95 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D318 CHC51408 Diploma of Youth Work Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BII9 CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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