Take your career to the next level and make a difference, it’s a chance for you to enrich the lives of young people!
Occupational Outcomes
Possible positions include:
- Youth Worker
- Community Services Worker
- Human Services Worker
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to undertake this qualification as per the training package. Students will however be required to obtain a National Police Check that has no offences listed that would exclude them from working in the community services sector with vulnerable persons.
You may also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) should the work require you to be in the vicinity of children and/or an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) if it is a requirement of the work placement site.
Course Delivery
Our training options are flexible to meet the needs of every student. Training options include face to face, a combination of face to face and online, work based training or traineeships. Average course duration is between 24-28 months.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must complete at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the assessment requirements.
Course Structure
Select for a detailed list of core and elective units
The total number of units - 21
- Core units - 16
- Elective units - 5
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement services programs |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCCSM013 | Facilitate and review case management |
| CHCDEV005 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH021 | Support youth programs |
| CHCYTH024 | Manage service response to young people in crisis |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Elective Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCYTH015 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
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Smart and Skilled funding
This training is subsidised by the New South Wales Government. Eligibility criteria applies and concession fees are available for some students. Find out more at Smart and Skilled - Are You Eligible? Fee-for-service and personalised payment plan options are also available.
Additional Course Details
Additional information about the course can be found at: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC50421
Please contact our office on 1300 483 486 if you have any questions. We can discuss customisation of the course to suit your needs. Alternatively, you can
