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Health & Community

Diploma of Youth Work

SKU:CHC50421

Get ready to become the advocate that young people need. Equip yourself with the job-ready skills to transform yourself into a Case Manager who is fully equipped to make a lasting impact and guide vulnerable youth to success.
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Intro to Diploma of Youth Work

Provide Advocacy for Young People

Our nationally recognised CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work is designed to advance your skills and studies in youth work by taking your career to the next level. Gain the practical knowledge needed to build strong relationships and empower young adults to meet their needs and goals.

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Job Skills

  • First aid
  • Administration
  • Leadership skills
  • Community services
  • Individualised support
  • Behaviour support techniques
  • Communication skills
  • Management skills
  • Team management
  • Team work

Spend your time studying and let Open Colleges organise your work placement for you. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, we have introduced Guaranteed Work Placement to provide you with real-world experience in your dream career that's close to home.

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Course breakdown

What you’ll learn in this course

This qualification includes a range of units designed to enable you to become an effective Case Manager for vulnerable young people. Learn how to respond to critical situations, encourage youth participation, and look after the holistic welfare of teenagers and youth. Graduate job-ready to hit the ground running in this rewarding field.

Diploma of Youth Work

CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
  • Communicate with clients and co-workers
  • Address communication needs
  • Facilitate meetings
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
  • Reflect on own perspectives
  • Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness, and their benefits
  • Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations
  • Promote understanding across diverse groups
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • Identify cultural safety issues in the workplace
  • Model cultural safety in own work
  • Develop strategies for improved cultural safety
  • Evaluate cultural safety strategies
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • Research information required for legal compliance
  • Determine ethical responsibilities 
  • Develop and communicate policies and procedures 
  • Monitor compliance
  • Maintain knowledge of compliance requirements
HLTWHS003
Maintain work health and safety
  • Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks
  • Implement policies and procedures into work team processes
  • Support consultation, cooperation and communication
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When can you start? Anytime you like!

There are no start and finish dates, no semesters, so no need to wait. Just enrol and start the path to your new life whenever you’re ready!

I can't thank you enough. With the pandemic it has not been easy, however, perseverance was the key motivation for me to reach so far. Th...
I can't thank you enough. With the pandemic it has not been easy, however, perseverance was the key motivation for me to reach so far. Thank you, Open Colleges, and to all the support sta...
Myra
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Fantastic! Enrolling myself in the Diploma and heading down the online path was daunting at first, especially juggling work and kids, but...
Fantastic! Enrolling myself in the Diploma and heading down the online path was daunting at first, especially juggling work and kids, but I was pleasantly surprised how user friendly the ...
Lucinda
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They were really helpful in trying to get me to finish the course as personal issues delayed me in progressing. So those extentions were ...
They were really helpful in trying to get me to finish the course as personal issues delayed me in progressing. So those extentions were very much welcomed.
Sarah
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    Study anywhere at any time with 24/7 access to your units.

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How quickly do you want to finish your course?

  • 24 months
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  • Daily routine
  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

    Morning coffee + Study session

  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute

  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

    Work

  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

    Lunch + Study

  • 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Work

  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine

  • 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

    Study session

  • 08:30 pm - 09:15 pm

    Study break

  • 09:15 pm - 10:30 pm

    Study session

  • 10:30 pm - onwards

    Relax

Study for a minimum 36 hours per week to complete modules in 12 months

  • Daily routine
  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

    Morning coffee + Study session

  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute

  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

    Work

  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

    Lunch + Study

  • 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Work

  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine

  • 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

    Study session

  • 08:30 pm - onwards

    Relax

Study for a minimum 24 hours per week to complete modules in 18 months

  • Daily routine
  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

    Morning coffee + Study session

  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute

  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

    Work

  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

    Lunch + Study

  • 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Work

  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine

  • 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

    Study session

  • 07:30 pm - onwards

    Relax

Study for a minimum 18 hours per week to complete modules in 24 months

Your course may include work placement which will be completed in addition to weekly study blocks.

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Your trainer

Nicola Robey
Nicola has over eight years of experience as a Trainer and Assessor in the community and health services field. Committed to staying active in the industry, she works closely with youth, helping them navigate challenges and reach their potential. Nicola also volunteers with individuals facing or at risk of homelessness, offering compassionate support and practical guidance.
Faamaoni Kaleti
Faamaoni brings over a decade of experience in the Community Services sector, excelling in various roles from Support Worker to Chief Operations Officer within a large-scale organisation. His passion for connecting with people through authentic and empathetic approaches has been a cornerstone of his success.
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Nicola Robey

Health & Community
Nicola has over eight years of experience as a Trainer and Assessor in the community and health services field. Committed to staying active in the industry, she works closely with youth, helping them navigate challenges and reach their potential. Nicola also volunteers with individuals facing or at risk of homelessness, offering compassionate support and practical guidance.
With a strong background in supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth, she is passionate about empowering young people to overcome barriers and achieve their aspirations.

Nicola holds a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, a Certificate IV in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs, and a Diploma of Community Services Work. She is currently working toward completing a Diploma of Positive Psychology.
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Faamaoni Kaleti

Health & Community
Faamaoni brings over a decade of experience in the Community Services sector, excelling in various roles from Support Worker to Chief Operations Officer within a large-scale organisation. His passion for connecting with people through authentic and empathetic approaches has been a cornerstone of his success.
Known as Oni, he has held diverse roles, including Accommodation Manager, Community Participation Coordinator, Counsellor, Operations Manager, and Chief Operations Officer. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of individuals, including children, youth, and adults. Oni specialises in supporting individuals with complex behaviours and facilitating their rehabilitation back into the community, fostering independence through a humanitarian approach and collaborative services.
With three years of experience as a trainer, Oni has worked with students in a hybrid learning environment and is eager to share his lived experiences and professional expertise. He holds qualifications in Certificate IV in Community Services, a Diploma in Counselling, and an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management, and he is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours of work placement do I need to do for Diploma of Youth Work?

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The course contains a minimum of 240 hours of work placement. Download the course guide to find out what the suitable workplaces are for this course.

Are your courses nationally recognised?

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Yes, they are! Open Colleges offers nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This means that our Certificates and Diplomas meet specific national standards and have been developed in consultation with industry experts to provide the most workplace relevant training. Qualifications from Open Colleges also carry the same level of recognition as courses delivered on-campus in a classroom setting. So, when you study with OC, you can rest assured that you are receiving quality education.

When can I start the course?

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Anytime you like! The majority of our courses are ready for enrolment right now. There's no need to wait for a specific date or a new semester to start – just enrol, login, and start learning. If you enrol online today and complete your application, you can start studying the course today!

Please note: Courses offered by the Open Colleges School of Health, which are campus-based, do have specific intake dates. Be sure to check the course page for more information.

Will this allow me to be a Case manager in other areas of Community Services?

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While some of the units you will study are relevant to the general community services industry, the case management units usually required in other areas do not form part of this course. The good news is, we do offer the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services. Upon completion of this qualification, you can apply for Case Manager jobs in the community services sector.

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Total course cost: $8,310.00
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