
Diploma of Youth Work
Helping tomorrow’s generation today.

Start Date
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Duration
12 months
Delivery Method
Online OR
Face-to-Face (WA Only)
Units
21
Next Start Date
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Course Duration
12 months
Delivery Method
Online OR
Face-to-Face (WA Only)
Work Placement
160 Hours
Practical Assessments
Practical Assessments Required
Pre-Requisites
N/A
If you’re after a satisfying career where you want to make a positive impact in young people’s lives and help them achieve their goals, our Diploma of Youth Work course can help you on your way to becoming a Youth Worker.
Why TrainSmart?
- Top Quality Trainer Support
- Affordable Payment Options
- Government Subsidies Available
Course Overview
Study the Diploma of Youth Work
Navigating through school, family, social and work life can be a tough stage for young people trying to find their feet. A growing number of our youth struggle through this stage and can juggle with hardships related to mental health, disabilities and finding their identity.
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work course will develop your skills to build strong relationships and mentor young adults and youth who may require support. This course covers aspects that address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. You will learn how to mentor and promote the well-being of young people, how to develop and implement youth programs/events and much more.
Is the Diploma of Youth Work for you?
Do you want to…
- help young people to help find their gifts and talents
- learn and understand different perspectives and views held by our youth
- intervene and assist young people who are experiencing social disadvantages, bullying and mental illness
- teach and inspire youth on making good decisions
- develop and foster healthy and positive relationships
- enjoy taking on new challenges and experiences everyday
- seeing change in people in ways they never thought was possible
- want to be a positive influence
In this case, studying the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work may lead you towards a rewarding and fulling career path.
What will you learn in the Diploma of Youth Work?
In the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work, you will learn skillsets such as;
- Interpersonal Skills – the ability to build rapport and effective relationships
- Resilience – handle sensitive and complex issues/situations and carefully guide individuals towards making recovery
- Active listening skills – concentrate on ‘what is being said’ and follow-up with appropriate actions
- Organisational skills – regularly following up your clients as well as managing day-to-day administrative task such as writing up reports and liaising with different support networks
- Ingenuity – thinking outside the box to create opportunities for young people as well as communities, support networks and local businesses.
How will you study the Diploma of Youth Work?
Studying the Diploma of Youth Work online, you will be able to engage with our team of Health and Community Services Trainers. Our trainers will give you 1-on-1 support throughout the duration of this Diploma of Youth Work course to help you understand the course content, give valuable feedback on your theoretical and practical assessments and help you towards realising and achieving your career pathway goals.
All our Allied Health trainers are highly experienced and offer students specialist knowledge and insight from their respective fields.
To study this course online, we will give you access to our online learning management system, Moodle, to access all your course material and assessments. In Moodle, you will be able to have multiple attempts to submit your assessments and receive trainer feedback.
We offer a short induction course to help you get started in Moodle to access your Diploma of Youth Work course material and give you helpful pointers in submitting assessments. Our friendly IT support team and trainers will also be able assist you with any technical issues that arise.
How long is the Diploma of Youth Work?
Learning is online over a 12-month period, to best suit your individual needs and lifestyle.
entry Requirements
TrainSmart Australia will assess a student’s ‘academic suitability’ to ensure the student has the best chance of success. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that can be verified or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work.
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work is broken up into the following Modules.
- Module 1: Youth Work Essentials Part 1
- Module 2: Youth Work Essentials Part 2
- Module 3: Youth Work Essentials Part 3
Module 1: Youth Work Essentials Part 1
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS006
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCLEG003
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV002
Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCOM003
Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS007
Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS004
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS019
Module 2: Youth Work Essentials Part 2
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP001
Participate in work health and safety
HLTWHS001
Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP002
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS001
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT001
Module 3: Youth Work Essentials Part 3
Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH001
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH002
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM005
Support young people to take collective action
CHCYTH008
Support youth programs
CHCYTH009
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH010
Manage service response to young people in crisis
CHCYTH012
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDEV002
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Youth Work Career Opportunities
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work qualification can lead to opportunities with job titles such as;
- Youth worker
- Community development worker (youth)
- Indigenous youth worker
- Youth alcohol and drugs worker
- Youth caseworker
Expected Salary and biggest employment opportunity
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Payment Options
Standard Rate
$10,500
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $10,500. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- VET Student Loans – Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later.
Find out what your repayments may be by using our VET Student Loans Repayments Calculator
*VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.
- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
- Study Loans – Flexible loan with payment options for up to 48 months.

Units of competency
CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work.
The CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work is broken up into the following Modules;
Module 1: Youth Work Essentials Part 1
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Module 2: Youth Work Essentials Part 2
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Module 3: Youth Work Essentials Part 3
CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCYTH008 Support young people to take collective action
CHCYTH009 Support youth programs
CHCYTH010 Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH012 Manage service response to young people in crisis
If you are interested in this course, please call us on 1300 855 517!
* Please note, course Units of Competency are subject to change. These units are valid only on the date of printing.