Diploma of Youth Work
CHC50425
Care & communityDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
21Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
19Training providers
Sep 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC50425, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsCareers this can lead to
This course is a recognised way into 31 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.
Aboriginal Housing Worker→Community Development Worker→Community Peer Worker→Community Program Coordinator→Community Rehabilitation Worker→Community Services Worker→Community Support Worker→Community Team Leader→Disability Service Officer→Drug & Alcohol Worker→Family Support Specialist→Field Officer→Intake Support Officer→Mental Health Coordinator→Mental Health Outreach Worker→Mental Health Peer Wellbeing Coach→Mental Health Support Worker→NDIS Mental Health Worker→Neighbourhood Centre Worker→Neighbourhood Coordinator→Outreach Officer→Outreach Worker→Peer Support Worker→Residential Care Worker→Residential Support Worker→Student Youth Worker→Support Worker→Youth Case Worker→Youth Support Worker→Family Support Worker→Youth Worker→
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Youth Worker
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CHC50425 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 21 units: 16 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS016Respond to client needs
CHCCCS037Visit client residence
CHCCDE024Support community action
CHCCDE025Develop and support community leadership
CHCCDE028Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCCSM017Facilitate and review case management
CHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU004Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPOL002Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCPRT034Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
CHCVOL003Recruit, induct and support volunteers
CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH014Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH017Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs
CHCYTH018Work with young people to establish support networks
CHCYTH019Undertake youth work in specific communities
CHCYTH020Support young people to take collective action
CHCYTH021Support youth programs
CHCYTH022Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
CHCYTH024Manage service response to young people in crisis
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CHC50425 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
19 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.