Diploma of Youth Work Courses | Strategix Training

Course Overview

Step into a rewarding career helping young people reach their potential. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to provide guidance, develop support networks, and create safe spaces for youth facing challenges. You’ll explore areas such as case management, program development, mental health support, and cultural diversity — gaining the confidence to work in a range of community and youth services settings.

As part of the qualification, you’ll also complete a minimum of 100 hours supervised vocational placement, where you’ll apply your skills in real youth work environments such as community centres, schools, outreach programs, and residential services. During placement, you’ll work alongside experienced youth workers, engage directly with young people, and develop practical experience in assessment, engagement, risk management, and service delivery. Placement requirements may vary depending on the host organisation and state or territory guidelines, and may be paid or voluntary. Students are able to select their own placement host based on proximity or specialisation.

Careers

Youth Worker

Community Development Worker

Case Manager

Youth Program Coordinator

Outreach Worker

Youth Services Officer

Course Outcome

A nationally recognised CHC50425 Diploma in Youth Work.

What you will study

The CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work equips you with the skills and knowledge to support, inspire, and empower young people. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to make a real difference in the lives of youth through community programs, outreach, and advocacy.

Enrolment Info

Necessary Documents:

You’ll need to provide proof of citizenship (such as a Birth Certificate or passport), and any relevant education or qualification documents. If you’re applying for government funding, additional documentation may be required. Our team will guide you through what’s needed.

‍

You will need to demonstrate:

Language, literacy and numeracy suitable for classroom communication and record-keeping

‍

Vocational Placement:

As part of the Diploma of Youth Work, you will complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised vocational placement. This practical experience allows you to apply your youth engagement, program delivery, risk assessment, advocacy, and referral skills in real-world settings such as youth centres, schools, outreach programs, residential services, and other youth-focused organisations.

During placement, you’ll work alongside experienced youth workers, interact with young people in a variety of contexts, support service delivery, and build confidence in responding to the diverse needs of young people and their communities. Placement requirements may vary depending on the host organisation and state or territory guidelines.

Vocational placement may be paid or voluntary.

‍

Diploma of Youth Work

Course Overview

Careers

Course Outcome

Study Options:

Digital

Diploma of Youth Work

Intake Overview:

Fees

Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

Additional Information

Upcoming Intakes

Funding & Payment Support

What you will study

Enrolment Info

Necessary Documents:

You will need to demonstrate:

Vocational Placement:

Change the course of your life