CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work
Gain a range of skills enabling you to respond to critical situations and support young people to take action to improve their lives. This course includes a supervised work placement.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Make a positive impact in young people's lives
Follow your passion for creating change in the lives of young people by becoming a qualified youth worker. Support young people to take action to improve their lives while enhancing their social and mental wellbeing.
The role of a youth worker offers many exciting and challenging career opportunities. Diploma of Youth Work graduates are highly sought after for a wide range of positions including those in psycho-social support services, recreational programs, juvenile justice, housing, schools and local government.
As part of this qualification, you will undertake a supervised work placement  where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
- Consultation
- Training techniques
- Program planning
- Legal and cultural issues
- Community action
- Research and policy development
I have the following attributes:
- 18+ years of age
- Ability to undertake research and apply myself to self directed activities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Ability to relate to young people
- National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain) - Please note Any criminal conviction will appear on your National Police Certificate and may affect an organisation's decision whether to accept you for Work Placement (Work Placement is a compulsory element of this course)
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs | $89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management | $113.40 | $33.60 | $15.00 |
| CHCDEV005 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services | $145.80 | $43.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities | $97.20 | $28.80 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | $81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | $89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
| CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk | $72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people | $81.00 | $24.00 | $10.00 |
| CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context | $97.20 | $28.80 | $10.00 |
| CHCYTH021 Support youth programs | $162.00 | $48.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCYTH024 Manage service response to young people in crisis | $210.60 | $62.40 | $15.00 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
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$72.90 | $21.60 | $5.00 |
|
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$129.60 | $38.40 | $5.00 |
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$145.80 | $43.20 | $5.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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