Diploma of Youth Work
Make a positive impact in young people's lives
Follow your passion for creating change in the lives of young people by becoming a qualified youth worker. Support young people to take action to improve their lives while enhancing their social and mental wellbeing.
The role of a youth worker offers many exciting and challenging career opportunities. Diploma of Youth Work graduates are highly sought after for a wide range of positions including those in psycho-social support services, recreational programs, juvenile justice, housing, schools and local government.
Youth Workers coordinate and manage the development and delivery of services and programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. During this course you will learn skills that enable you to respond to young people in crisis and the ability to respond to critical situations as well as the management of finances, work safety and the work environment.
Gain these skills
- Consultation
- Training techniques
- Program planning
- Legal and cultural issues
- Community action
- Research and policy development
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Youth Worker | Juvenile Justice Officer | Youth Accommodation Support Worker | Youth Liaison Officer | Youth Support Worker
Other job titles may include:
Case Manager | Residential Support Worker | Community Education Worker
Further Study Option(s)
Other Bachelor courses in Social Science and Social Work
Course overview
Geraldton
Duration: One Year
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | One Year | No | No selection criteria |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |