At a glance
Take the next steps into your career in child protection with this specialised diploma qualification. This course will equip you with the skills required to work in a variety of settings.
Study the Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC50313) with our industry trainers to receive a competitive qualification to further students in their future endeavours and enable them for eligibility in university credits. Star College Australia provide all students with the guidance and assistance they may require to reach your full potential.
The Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC50313) is designed specifically for those looking to learn skills and needed to enhance the living and emotional circumstances of at-risk children, youth, and families. Learn all aspects of case management, how to establish communication strategies, work with people with mental health issues, and how to build a professional practice. Undertaking this course will allow students to advance their careers and provide them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to last a life time.
Career Outcomes
Child Protection Worker
Residential Care Worker
Family Support Worker
Youth Worker
Neighbourhood Program Officer
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for the Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC50313). It however is expected that students have appropriate language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the training requirements.
Course Requirements
Successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 9 core and 7 elective units, as listed below. You will also be required to undertake a minimum 200 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
Core Units
UNIT CODE UNIT NAME
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCDEV003 Analyse client information for service planning and delivery
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPRT004 Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families
CHCPRT006 Build professional practice and sectoral expertise
CHCPRT010 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
Elective Units
UNIT CODE UNIT NAME
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCPRT012 Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes