- This is NOT a free course. Flexible payment plans are available.
Course Overview
Pursue a Future in Youth Work with the CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work!
Dream of a fulfilling career that truly makes a difference? Dive into the CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work and position yourself at the forefront of community betterment. With the Australian Government amplifying its investment in this crucial sector, there’s an anticipated three-fold surge in demand for skilled professionals over the next 10 years.
Seize this unparalleled opportunity and be the change agent in your community. Your journey towards a rewarding youth work career starts here.
Exclusive Bonus: Premium Job Recruitment Access To Help You Find Your Dream Job
When you enrol in this course, you’ll also unlock an exclusive bonus—premium access to a specialised recruitment service designed to connect you with top job opportunities and help you get employed as soon as you complete your course. This unique offering is only available through this course provider, giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your dream career right after completing your studies.
Who's It For?
This CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work mirrors the pivotal role of individuals tasked with shaping and overseeing programs and services catered to young people. These programs, channelled through various agencies, are meticulously crafted to resonate with the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental, and protection facets of young lives. While these roles are predominantly anchored in community, governmental, and welfare agencies, their impact reverberates across the entire youth community.
At the heart of a youth worker’s mission lies the commitment to engage directly with children and young adults. Their role is to fortify these young minds, nurturing their skills, fostering positive social interactions, and guiding them towards decisions that harmonise with their best interests. Central to this vocation is the possession of sterling interpersonal abilities, a judicious non-prejudicial outlook, acute sensitivity, adaptability, and the fortitude to remain composed during tense moments.
Our CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work accentuates the significance of proficient case management, coupled with the art of crafting enriching programs and activities. Given the intense and often challenging nature of the role, we believe learners should bring a reservoir of emotional resilience and maturity to the table.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Community Development Manager
- Youth Program Manager
- Youth Services Coordinator
- Youth and Family Services Manager
- Youth Housing Support Manager
- Youth Mental Health Manager
- Juvenile Justice Manager
What You'll Learn
Are you passionate about reshaping the future of young individuals? The CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work equips you with the expertise to holistically support youth. Dive deep into curated modules that ensure you’re prepared to create and administer programs addressing the diverse needs of the young – from social and behavioural aspects to health, welfare, and developmental protection.
Ignite a brighter future for the youth and carve a niche for yourself in a field of immense potential and gratification. Your journey to becoming a youth-centric advocate begins with the CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work.
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Locations
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Duration Study Load
- 18 months
Delivery
Experience a Comprehensive Blended Learning Journey.
Our training employs a hybrid delivery approach, merging the best of both worlds:
- Live Online Classroom Sessions: Engage with our trainers in real-time, interactive sessions.
- Structured Self-guided Study: Progress at your own pace with our digital resources.
- Skills Development & Practice Sessions: Hone your expertise with hands-on exercises.
- Work Placement: Get real-world exposure with a 10-week placement, dedicating 20 hours weekly.
- Personalised Progress Mentoring: Benefit from individualised mentoring sessions, tailored to your unique learning needs.
- The entire CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work spans 78 weeks (18 months), structured as:
- 62 weeks of dedicated class training and evaluations.
- A 6-week breather comprising a 4-week year-end hiatus and a 2-week mid-year recess.
- 10 weeks dedicated to practical work experience.
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
- 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 200 hours of work placement in a suitable health facility.
- Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work 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 CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work.
- 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 the 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.
Course Features
- Guaranteed work placement & post-graduation employment opportunities to work in our national clinics
Work Placement
- 100 hours
Recognition Of Prior Learning
- Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program
Professional Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training You Can Trust
At Hader Institute of Education, we’re proud to be a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), delivering nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Our courses are accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), ensuring they meet rigorous education standards and industry relevance.
Our qualifications are recognised across Australia by employers, government bodies, and educational institutions—empowering our students with real credentials that open real doors.
Whether you’re looking to launch a new career, upskill, or progress into further study, your training with Hader is backed by a name that industry and employers trust.
Assessment
The assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge tests, response to case studies and completing practical demonstrations. The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods that are to be applied: Written tasks; Case Study; Practical Activities and online Demonstrations via Zoom or another streaming service.
Materials
- Computer and internet
Student Support
Hader Institute of Education provides support to all learners through the trainer and the Hader Institute of Education Learner Support Officer.
Subjects
About Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd
We believe in a future where everyone feels included, connected, valued and belongs. We’re in business to empower people to help each other on their paths to discovery and transformation.
Connected online learning in Mental Health, Youth Work, Community Services and Alcohol & Other Drugs.
At Hader Institute of Education, we recognise that education is the pathway to opportunity. We are the leading online education and training provider to individuals wanting to pursue a career in Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs and Counselling. This is a responsibility we take seriously.
Mental and substance use disorder doesn’t just affect the individual, but also the wider community. As people who care deeply about our fellow humans, we show up in this education sector wholeheartedly, with a desire to create positive and lasting change.
Ours is a relatively new business. We knew that starting a new organisation at this time – came with a responsibility to look beyond “business-as-usual”. That’s why we are using our business to create the kind of positive change that society truly needs.
This goes directly to who we are at Hader and why we exist – we believe in a future where everyone feels included, connected, valued, and belongs.
This belief inspires our mission…through learning, community, and support, we’re here to empower people to help each other on their paths to discovery and transformation.
By focusing our efforts on supporting good mental health and wellbeing – through our people, learners, our industry, and the wider community – we help each other on our paths to self-discovery; together building a connected and inclusive future where we all belong.
Right now, we live in times of crisis, uncertainty and for many, self-doubt. But these times are also filled with great opportunities; to rise to the challenges we face and to demonstrate what human endeavour can achieve, especially when we work together.
This is the kind of stuff that dreams are made of. When we help people take control of their lives, we open the door to self-belief. The magic happens here. It’s where the impossible becomes possible and where people connect to the power of their dreams.
If ever there was a need for people to dream of a better, more connected, and inclusive future, now is that time. If this connects with you then come and join our community of fellow dreamers.
Together, let’s make a difference, today.
Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation RTO #45162.
