Diploma
| Campus |
Mid Year Intake? |
Study Mode |
Entry Requirements |
| Melbourne |
No |
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Certificate IV in Youth Work; or relevant vocational experience
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Course Description
This qualification is from the Community Services Training Package. It covers people responsible for the development and outcomes of programs and services for young people, designed to meet their social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs. Workers in this area are employed in community, government and welfare agencies, and are responsible for directing and supervising staff, contracting external agencies and/or managing specialist services.
Subjects you can Study
Core: 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; Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs; Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances. Plus electives.
Diploma
Duration
Structure
15 units: 12 core; 3 elective
Entry Requirements
Certificate IV in Youth Work; or relevant vocational experience
Comments
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients or communities, the following elective is recommended: Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
