Course Overview

If you are after a satisfying career where you want to make a positive impact in young people’s lives and help them achieve their goals, our Diploma of Youth Work course will help you on the way of becoming a Youth Worker.

The Diploma of Youth Work course will develop your skills to build strong relationships and mentor young adults and youth who may require support.

The course covers aspects that address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.  You will learn how to mentor and promote the well-being of young people, how to develop and implement youth programs/events and much more.

Our Diploma of Youth Work course has a written and practical component in which you will receive a dedicated trainer team support throughout your studies. To achieve the Diploma of Youth Work qualification we will ensure you are assigned 160 hours of work placement experience to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained in a real-world setting.

Career Outcomes

• Community Development Officer
• Family Support Worker
• Caseworker
• Welfare Worker
• Disability Services

Duration and Study Load:

• 12 months with the opportunity to extend

Entry Requirements:

TrainSmart Australia will assess a student’s ‘academic suitability’ to ensure the student has the best chance of success. This is determined by either:

• The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate; or,
• The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that can be verified or,
• The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.

About course Provider:

For more than ten years, TrainSmart Australia has helped thousands of people from all different backgrounds to achieve their career goals. We pride ourselves on our stellar reputation and commitment to helping our students get their foot in the door of their chosen industry. Whether you want to upskill to make yourself more employable in your field, or you’re looking to change careers altogether, TrainSmart Australia offers a wide range of courses that are sure to suit your needs.

All our courses are approved and accredited by both the government and relevant industry bodies, which means you’ll be ready to hit the ground running.

SMR Learning Services Pty Ltd t/a TrainSmart Australia & New Horizons Learning Centre (Perth) which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 51771)