The CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work prepares you to lead programs and services that make a real difference for young people and communities.
The CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work prepares you to lead programs and services that make a real difference for young people and communities.
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CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programsCHCCOM002Use Communication to Build RelationshipsCHCCSM017Facilitate and review case managementCHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and servicesCHCDIV001Work with Diverse PeopleCHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural SafetyCHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activitiesCHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical complianceCHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesCHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsCHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at riskCHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young peopleCHCYTH014Work effectively with young people in the youth work contextCHCYTH021Support youth programsCHCYTH024Manage service response to young people in crisisHLTWHS003Maintain work health and safetyCHCYTH022Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young peopleWhat you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Hader Institute regularly checks in with phone calls to see how students are progressing and to offer any additional support needed.
Lecturers deliver rich, detailed education throughout online classes and are approachable, enthusiastic, and always eager to answer questions without judgment.
17-month blended online program with planned modules that build capability and guide the learning pathway.
Hader Institute of Education is an online RTO based in Armadale, VIC, Australia. It is one of the highest-rated online RTOs in Australia on Google with a 4.9 rating from 789 reviews, and a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot from over 260 reviews. The provider emphasises genuine learner feedback, responsive communication, and flexible online study options suited to career changers and learners with other commitments.
“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.”
This 17-month blended online Diploma of Youth Work, delivered by Hader Institute (RTO 45162), covers the skills needed to coordinate and manage youth services. Students learn how to engage with young people, support mental health and wellbeing, navigate the community services sector, and lead programs that create lasting change.
The course suits people entering youth work for the first time as well as those already working in the sector who want to formalise their skills. Delivery is blended online with planned modules that build on each other over the 17 months, this is a structured program, not fully self-paced.
Alongside online learning, students complete 100 hours of practical placement. This hands-on experience puts classroom knowledge to work in a real service environment before graduation.
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Nationally recognised training: CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Hader Institute of Education (RTO 45162).
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Last updated: July 2026