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Diploma of Youth Work

  • Diploma

Make a positive impact in young people's lives Youth Workers coordinate and manage the development and delivery of services and programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
CHC50421
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Make a positive impact in young people's lives

Youth Workers coordinate and manage the development and delivery of services and programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

During this course you will learn skills that enable you to respond to young people in crisis and the ability to respond to critical situations as well as the management of finances, work safety and the work environment.

As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

What you will learn

  • Consultation
  • Training techniques
  • Program planning
  • Legal and cultural issues
  • Community action
  • Research and policy development

Career pathways

  • Youth Worker | Juvenile Justice Officer | Youth Accommodation Support Worker | Youth Liaison Officer | Youth Support Worker

Other job titles may include:

  • Case Manager
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Community Education Worker

This list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.