Diploma of Youth Work

Student entry requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV in Youth Work.
• Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports  and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are  required to pass an online LLN assessment test
• Be capable of completing 100 hours of work placement in a suitable health facility.
• Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and  must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed  documents/ reports.
• Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
• Have a valid Working with Children Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement)
• Have a valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement)
• Have the required immunisations, including COVID-19 vaccination, as required to attend the placement facility. Please note, additional immunisations may be required given Government or placement facility’s health policy changes.
• These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.

While completing the CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work qualification from Hader Institute of Education, you may study the following subjects:

Core Units

• CHCCCS007 – Develop and implement service programs
• CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
• CHCCSM013 – Facilitate and review case management (100 hours work placement)
• CHCDEV005 – Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services (100 hours work placement)
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCGRP002 – Plan and conduct group activities
• CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
• CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
• CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk
• CHCYTH013 – Engage respectfully with young people
• CHCYTH014 – Work effectively with young people in youth work context
• CHCYTH021 – Support youth programs
• CHCYTH024 – Manage service response to young people in crisis
• HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

• CHCYTH022 – Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people (Group A: Practice Elective)
• CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs (Group B)
• CHCCCS016 – Respond to client needs (Group B)
• CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (Group B)
• CHCYTH020 – Support young people to take collective action (Group B)