Diploma of Youth Justice
CHC50521
Care & communityDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
14Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
1Training providers
Sep 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC50521, 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 CHC50521 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 14 units: 10 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCSM015Undertake case management in a child protection framework
CHCCSM017Facilitate and review case management
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV002Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDFV006Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDIS019Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCINM001Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCPRT027Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
CHCPRT034Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
CHCPRT038Interact with the legal system to protect children
CHCPRT039Work effectively within youth justice
CHCPRT040Work in the youth justice environment
CHCPRT041Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system
CHCPRT043Develop and support youth justice team
CHCYTH024Manage service response to young people in crisis
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CHC50521 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
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