Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:12 AM AWST

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Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50313
State Code:
J596
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
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
820
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
6.00
Current Release Date
08/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
6.00 08/04/2022 Current Transition (Replaced)
5.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
4.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
3.00 09/10/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in residential facilities and/or non-residential settings related to child protection and family support work.
These workers:
work under limited supervision or within a team and are responsible for planning and prioritising their own work program to achieve targets
may supervise other workers
may, depending on the focus of their role, carry out activities related to improvement of personal living and emotional circumstances of a child or young person at risk
may exercise legal authorities and delegated decision-making on relevant statutory matters.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)
- nine (9) core units
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- at least four (4) units must be selected from the elective units list
- up to three (3) 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 nine (9) units must be completed.

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG744 CHCDEV003 Analyse client information for service planning and delivery 60 Unit of competency
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
WG807 CHCPRT006 Build professional practice and sectoral expertise 35 Unit of competency
AVC23 CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management 75 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC61 CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs 55 Unit of competency
WG805 CHCPRT004 Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families 60 Unit of competency
WG811 CHCPRT010 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs 75 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWA95 CHCFAM006 Assist families to self-manage contact 55 Unit of competency
WG812 CHCPRT011 Develop and implement a multi-agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy 60 Unit of competency
AVC30 CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies 45 Unit of competency
AWA98 CHCFAM005 Facilitate and monitor contact 65 Unit of competency
AWA97 CHCFAM004 Facilitate changeovers 55 Unit of competency
AVB71 CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes 40 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
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AWA99 CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships 55 Unit of competency
WG813 CHCPRT012 Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families 45 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D316 CHC51208 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BII8 CHC50321 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10120) PROTECTIVE CARE WORK (LEVEL 5) Traineeship