Open Colleges
Diploma of Youth Work
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Get ready to become the advocate that young people need. Equip yourself with the job-ready skills to transform yourself into a Case Manager who is fully equipped to make a lasting impact and guide vulnerable youth to success.
Our nationally recognised CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work is designed to advance your skills and studies in youth work by taking your career to the next level. Gain the practical knowledge needed to build strong relationships and empower young adults to meet their needs and goals.
This qualification includes a range of units designed to enable you to become an effective Case Manager for vulnerable young people. Learn how to respond to critical situations, encourage youth participation, and look after the holistic welfare of teenagers and youth. Graduate job-ready to hit the ground running in this rewarding field.
Delivery mode
Open Colleges offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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 Open Colleges
Open Colleges has been helping Australians realise their potential for over 125 years, and we are now Australia’s largest private provider of online vocational education.
In the last decade alone, we have helped over 450,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers.
All of us at Open Colleges put the student at the centre of everything we do, whether that’s helping you find the right course, designing a new course, making improvements to our online campus or giving you the support you need to reach your goals.
Our students are the reason we come to work every day. We’re here to help you make the most of your potential. And once you realise just what you’re capable of achieving, everything could happen.
