Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Youth Work
Diploma of Youth Work
CHC51408
D318
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers 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.
The qualification is designed to ensure that policies and guidelines of the employing organisation are implemented and includes responsibility for direction and supervision of staff, contracting external agencies and/or management of specialist services.
Occupational titles may include:
Case manager
Senior case worker
Coordinator youth and family services
Senior youth worker
Coordinator youth services
Youth work team leader
Program manager
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo gain entry into this qualification, a candidate must:
1. be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the compulsory units of competency from CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work:
- CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
- CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
- CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
- CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
- CHCYTH402C Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
- HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- HLTWHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
OR
2. have sufficient relevant youth sector experience and knowledge to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- the application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- A wide range of tas
1. Entry Requirement Units
To gain entry into this qualification, a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the compulsory units of competency from CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work.
Please refer to the Entry Requirements for the full details for the entry requirements.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD312 | HLTWHS300A | Contribute to WHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8614 | CHCYTH401B | Engage respectfully with young people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WC854 | CHCCS422B | Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D2313 | CHCCOM403A | Use targeted communication skills to build relationships | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WD014 | CHCYTH402C | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WC843 | CHCCS400C | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC835 | CHCCOM504B | Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WC861 | CHCCS503B | Develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC947 | CHCNET404B | Facilitate links with other services | 55 | Unit of competency |
| WC864 | CHCCS513C | Maintain an effective community sector work environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WC860 | CHCCS502C | Maintain legal and ethical work practices | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WD019 | CHCYTH608D | Manage service response to young people in crisis | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D2543 | CHCGROUP403D | Plan and conduct group activities | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC824 | CHCCHILD404B | Support the rights and safety of children and young people | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D2746 | CHCYTH504A | Support young people to take collective action | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WD017 | CHCYTH505E | Support youth programs | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2743 | CHCYTH501A | Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WD018 | CHCYTH506B | Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group B WHS Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD313 | HLTWHS401A | Maintain workplace WHS processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD315 | HLTWHS501A | Manage workplace WHS processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
5. Group C Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice
It is recommended to choose one (1) or both units.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C7982 | PSPMNGT605B | Manage diversity | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
6. Group D First Aid Elective Units
In some jurisdictions, youth justice workers are competent in basic first aid.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD148 | HLTFA412A | Apply advanced first aid | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD146 | HLTFA311A | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WD145 | HLTFA302C | Provide first aid in remote situation | 20 | Unit of competency |
7. Other Relevant Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC798 | CHCAOD408B | Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D1023 | BSBSUS501A | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB990 | CHCLLN403A | Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8617 | CHCYTH511B | Work effectively with young people and their families | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB992 | CHCMH411A | Work with people with mental health issues | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D8547 | CHCCD412B | Work within a community development framework | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S293 | CHC50502 | Diploma of Youth Work | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J597 | CHC50413 | Diploma of Youth Work | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This is only a model training program created in STARS on 31/7/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into CHC51408 Diploma of Youth Work candidates must:
1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units of competency from CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work:
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH402C Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
OR
2. Have sufficient relevant youth sector experience and knowledge to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
