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Overview
About this course
Build skills to support young people through challenges. Guide decision-making and connect people to the right services. This course prepares you to empower young people and impact wellbeing.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
manage responsibilities in youth work sector
communicate and engage respectfully with young people
provide a range of services, including out- of- home care for young people
work with a diverse range of young people
identify and respond to critical situations
assist young people to make positive choices.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited diploma qualification.
Experience working in the industry through work placement.
Skills to support the personal and social development of young people.
Confidence to work alongside young people and provide a positive influence.
A pathway to continue your studies in community services and youth work.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
a Working with Children Check (WWCC)
a National Police Check (NPC)
NDIS Worker Screening Check as required
vaccination and health screenings as required
any additional evidence your work placement provider requires such as a driving record.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
successfully completed the Certificate IV in Youth Work
the ability to work with people in difficult situations and circumstances
empathy, patience and the capacity to empower others
good computer skills and digital literacy to complete your coursework
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level.
Important information
This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
Note
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: youth worker, case worker, youth development worker, student support officer (SSO) and out of home carer.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study3 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study5 Courses
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Youth Work qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 21 units of competency, including 16 core and 5 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 16
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Develop and implement service programsCHCCCS007
Use communication to build relationshipsCHCCOM002
Facilitate and review case managementCHCCSM017
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and servicesCHCDEV005
TAFE NSW services
Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
Student associations - get social with our student community
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