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Passionate about improving the well-being of young people and supporting them to reach their full potential? Gain the confidence to work with a diverse range of children and youth who are at risk, as well as developing effective workplace communication skills. Whether it’s developing and implementing service programs or simply planning and conducting group activities, the completion of this course will give you all the skills and knowledge you require to pursue youth work opportunities in your community. Overview Structure Entry Requirements Price Enrolling Why Us? Create a brighter future for young people in crisis by completing the CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work. Whether it’s developing and implementing specialised programs and services, providing crisis counselling or simply offering family support, completing this youth work course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a rewarding career within the community working with children and youth. As a Youth Worker, you’ll become an integral part of providing assistance to disadvantaged and ‘at risk’ young people including school students and those in their late teens. You’ll also work with a range of youth agencies in areas such as housing, education & training, family support and health services to secure and then provide the support required. This youth work course will provide you with current, industry-based knowledge, and the skills you’ve gained will help guide you on how to best meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental, and protection needs of young people. So, if you’re passionate about making a difference and brightening a young person’s future, this is the qualification for you. You will learn to Engage respectfully with young people Provide needs and circumstance-based services Plan, implement and support youth programs Develop effective communication strategies Work with people with mental health issues Facilitate and review case management practices Manage legal and ethical compliance Practice professional reflection Career Opportunities Youth Worker Children’s Service Worker Juvenile Officer Youth Case Worker Family Support Worker Youth Crisis Counsellor Social Worker Youth & Family Support Worker Youth Disability Support Worker Youth Work Job Prospects The Youth Work and Community Services Industry is an extremely high growth sector, which is expected, according to the Australian Government Job Outlook website (joboutlook.gov.au) to require an additional 50,000 staff by the year 2023. With such a fast-growing industry and very high job prospects, the Youth Work sector is highly attractive. University Articulation Australis has partnered with Griffith University to create an articulation agreement for credit in the Bachelor of Child and Family Studies (60 cps) and Bachelor of Human Services (60 cps). View the agreement here. Entry is subject to Griffith University standards. Australis has partnered with USQ to create an articulation agreement for credit in the Bachelor of Human Services (Child and Family Studies) (8 units). View the agreement here. Entry is subject to USQ standards Duration You have access to the course for 24 months but you can complete faster than this if you wish. Delivery & Support The course is delivered via Blended learning, combining online study with practical ‘work experience’ placement. Content is delivered primarily online and includes live chat sessions and ‘virtual’…