North Metropolitan TAFE
Diploma of Youth Work
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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. As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
Delivery mode
North Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 35 Kendrew Cres, Joondalup
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
$1,385
$1,385
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Youth Work will prepare you for the following roles.
Youth Worker
A Youth Worker supports children and young people who are going through a challenging time. You might provide guidance with issues such as homeless...
Youth Counsellor
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...
Youth Case Worker
Youth Case Workers are assigned to individual children or teens, working one-on-one to help improve their quality of life. You’ll need advanced int...
Welfare Worker
Welfare Workers help marginalised, isolated and disadvantaged people access social welfare services and community support. Your daily job involves ...
Youth Justice Officer
Youth Justice Officers supervise young people in custody, supporting their personal development and referring them to essential services, education...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Child Safety Officer
Child Safety Officers identify children at risk and ensure they are protected in accordance with the law. They carrying out assessments, investigat...
Intake Worker
An Intake Worker conducts initial assessments of clients at welfare services such as mental health clinics or drug and alcohol rehabilitation facil...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
About North Metropolitan TAFE
We are the largest TAFE college in Western Australia, with ten contemporary campuses across Perth’s north metropolitan area.
We offer over 350 courses from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships, plus short courses and skill sets. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce, looking to upskill, change careers or returning to work, we have a qualification to take you in the right direction.
