Diploma of Youth Work (CHC51408)
Overview
This qualification covers people with responsibility for the development and the outcomes of programs and services for young people managed through a range of agencies and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and welfare agencies. The qualification is designed to ensure that policies and guidelines of the employing organisation are implemented and includes responsibility for direction and supervision of staff, contracting external agencies and/or management of specialist services.
Core Modules
- Orientation to Youth Work
- OH&S
- Effective Communication
- Support Youth Programs
- Manage Service Response
- Establish Support Networks
- Dealing With Complex Needs
Electives
Electives are created in accordance with the national packaging rules to best reflect the current needs of industry. Your ICM qualification coordinator can discuss the suitability of each elective to your students.
- Case Management
Duration of Study
Students are required to be employed in their chosen field of study to enhance their ‘on-the-job’ learning. They need to be supervised by a qualified staff member and working a minimum of 16 hours per week. It is anticipated students will take 12 month to complete this qualification.
Cost
The full cost of this course is $3400.
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