Community & Health

Youth Work

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Diploma of Youth Work

DurationUp to 24 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National CodeCHC51408
TAFE SA CodeMWE
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfilesCareers CounsellorCareers Counsellor,  Youth Worker or Disability WorkerYouth Worker or Disability Worker
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 Campus SATAC
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Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
Gilles Plains Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusFT & PTDay Only
Victor Harbor Closed Check StatusExternalFT & PT 

Course Admission Requirements

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 Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
 Gilles Plains Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
 Victor Harbor Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and provide evidence of this when you enrol.

Course Notes

  • A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment. All students are required to complete vocational placements (unless currently employed in an appropriate setting) and be assessed in the workplace. Most organisations also require Child Safe Environments and Senior First Aid Certificates.

How to Apply

Award Courses

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Employment Outcomes

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.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Youth Work
12 core units including: support the rights and safety of children and young people; develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication; maintain legal and ethical work practices; develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs; maintain an effective community sector work environment; plan and conduct group activities; facilitate links with other services; support young people to take collective action; support youth programs; manage service response to young people in crisis; maintain OHS processes; plus 3 electives.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

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Diploma of Youth Work

Credit Gained
UniversityUniversity CoursePointsTime Equiv.Details
Flinders UniversityBachelor of Social Work and Social Planning36 points 12 months Details
University of AdelaideBachelor of Arts24 points  Details
 Bachelor of Social Sciences18 points  Details
University of Southern QueenslandBachelor of Human Services8 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major)4 points 6 months Details

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions: