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Nationally Recognised TrainingCHC50425Diploma
Build a Career Supporting Young People in Youth Work
The CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work prepares you to lead programs and services that make a real difference for young people and communities.
Blended
Delivery
17 Months
Duration
100 Hours
Work Placement
RPL
Available
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Career Outcomes
Where This Qualification Takes You
These are the roles this qualification points at, and the numbers on them.
Youth Program Manager
$95k–$120k
Common employers include community service organisations, not-for-profits, local councils, and youth foyers.
Youth Services Coordinator
$90k–$115k
Common employers include local councils, youth and family services, community health services, and not-for-profits.
Youth Case Manager
$85k–$105k
Common employers include out-of-home care providers, youth justice services, family support agencies, and not-for-profits.
Also relevant: Youth Mental Health CoordinatorCommunity Development Coordinator
Salary figures are published by the college. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed. Individual outcomes depend on experience and the job market.
Included With Your Enrolment
Everything You Get From Day One
The trip there takes around 17 months. Before the curriculum, here's what enrolling actually comes with.
Credit Transfer and RPL
Hold the Certificate IV in Youth Work or relevant experience? Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning can shorten your path.
Work Placement: 100 Hours
100 hours of work placement is required as part of unit CHCCSM017 (Facilitate and review case management).
Curriculum
What You'll Learn Along The Way
Inside are 15 nationally recognised units.
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programsCORE
CHCCOM002
Use Communication to Build RelationshipsCORE
CHCCSM017
Facilitate and review case managementCORE
CHCDEV005
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and servicesCORE
CHCDIV001
Work with Diverse PeopleCORE
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural SafetyCORE
CHCGRP002
Plan and conduct group activitiesCORE
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical complianceCORE
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issuesCORE
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsCORE
CHCPRT025
Identify and report children and young people at riskCORE
CHCYTH013
Engage respectfully with young peopleCORE
CHCYTH014
Work effectively with young people in the youth work contextCORE
CHCYTH021
Support youth programsCORE
CHCYTH024
Manage service response to young people in crisisCORE
Unit codes and titles as listed on the national register, training.gov.au.
Pathways And Partnerships
And It Doesn't Stop At The Diploma
The qualification is a rung, not a ceiling. If you want to keep climbing, the college delivers the next rungs itself.
You Start Here
Diploma of Youth Work
CHC50425
Next, Same College
CHC42021, delivered by Hader Institute of Education.
Progression and any credit arrangements are set by the college. Confirm what applies to you in your enquiry.
Student Reviews
People Who've Already Made The Move
"I've been studying with Hader Institute for the past year and am currently completing my Diploma in Youth Work. My experience so far has been nothing short of outstanding. I've had the absolute pleasure of having Viki as my lecturer. She consistently delivers rich, detailed education throughout our online classes. Viki is approachable, enthusiastic, and always eager to answer any question, never with judgment, always with encouragement. Hader Institute itself is incredibly supportive. They regularly check in with phone calls to see how I'm progressing and to offer any additional support I might need. That level of care is rare and genuinely appreciated. The learning environment is both supportive and informative. Compared to other institutions I've studied at, I can honestly say I've never felt so comfortable, accepted, and encouraged in an educational setting. The sense of being valued as a student makes a huge difference. Highly recommend Hader Institute to anyone looking to further their education in a welcoming and empowering environment."
Maria Blackwood
Hader Institute of Education student review
Fees And Payment Plans
The Cost, Broken Into Weeks
If the destination and the road both look right, here's the ticket.
Interest-free payment plan
$72
per week
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Before You Enrol
Is It Right For You?
You're Eligible If You
- Learners who already hold CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work may be eligible for credit transfer of completed units into the Diploma.
Years of experience already? Recognition of prior learning can shorten the course. Ask in your enquiry.
Good To Know
The Last Questions People Ask
Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes. The CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work is a nationally recognised qualification registered on the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Are there entry requirements?
There are no set entry requirements listed. One thing worth knowing: if you already hold the CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work, you may be able to credit completed units straight into this diploma. Mention it in your enquiry.
How long does it take?
Around 17 months, with 17 months of course access to work through the 15 units and your placement.
How is it delivered?
Online study paired with real-world placement, so you build the thinking and the practice side by side.
Will I do a work placement?
Yes, 100 hours, built into the case management unit of the diploma. It is where you find out what youth work actually feels like day to day.
Can I get credit for previous study or experience?
Yes. Recognition of prior learning is available if you have significant experience in youth work, community services or a related field, and there are no additional fees for enrolled learners going through RPL. Credit transfer is available too.
What can I study after this?
The CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services and the CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services both widen your reach across the sector if you want more than one lane open.
How do payments work?
There is an interest-free payment plan and a discount for paying upfront. No government funding applies to this course. Pricing can change, so confirm the current numbers in your enquiry.
About The Qualification
The Story Behind The Qualification
You know the youth workers who seem to hold the whole program together? This is their qualification. The diploma is about running things: designing programs, leading the response when things go wrong, and supporting young people whose needs are bigger than a single conversation.
Senior youth work roles, like program manager and services coordinator, are steadier, carry more responsibility, and let you shape how young people get helped at scale. Hader Institute of Education teaches it blended over 17 months with 100 hours of placement, so the step up comes with experience already banked.
Delivered By Hader Institute of Education
RTO 45162
Registration verifiable on the national register at training.gov.au.
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