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1 Year
On campus
13 July 2026 (applications close 20 July 2026) — both Footscray Nicholson and Werribee campuses
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne Footscray Nicholson Campus, Victoria University
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Develop and implement service programs
Use communication to build relationships
Facilitate and review case management
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
Work with diverse people
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Plan and conduct group activities
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Work with people with mental health issues
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Identify and report children and young people at risk
Engage respectfully with young people
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
Support youth programs
Manage service response to young people in crisis
Maintain work health and safety
Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
Group A elective
Assess co-existing needs
Group B elective
Visit client residence
Group B elective
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Group B elective
Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
Group B elective
Common Questions
For 2026, eligible students may pay $0 tuition under Free TAFE. For Skills First subsidised students, tuition is $11,118.25 per year. Full fee (not subsidised) students pay $21,770. All students may also be charged a materials fee (maximum $10) and a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of up to $261 per year.
Yes, practical placement in a workplace is a requirement for this course. You will have the opportunity to put your learning into practice with the support of a qualified workplace supervisor. For placement purposes, all students require a valid Working with Children Check, a satisfactory Police Check (valid within 6 months of course commencement), and vaccination against COVID-19 (fully) may be required at some placement agencies.
Once you have completed this course, you will be guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Community Development (48 credit points), Bachelor of Criminal Justice (96 credit points), Bachelor of Youth Work (96 credit points), Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice (96 credit points), and Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management (48 credit points) at Victoria University.
To be awarded the CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work, 21 units must be completed consisting of 16 core units and 5 elective units. The elective units must include at least 1 unit from Group A, plus at least 2 units from Group A or Group B, and up to 2 units from the electives listed, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
The course is available on campus at both the Melbourne Footscray Nicholson Campus and the Melbourne Werribee Campus, with a course start date of 13 July 2026 and applications closing on 20 July 2026. Note that location availability will depend on student demand, and your location preference and availability will be discussed during your pre-training review interview.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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