Take the next step in your career in child protection with this advanced qualification. The course will equip you with the skills required to work in a variety of settings.
CHC50313 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Take the next step in your career in child protection with this advanced qualification. This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work with young people and families in a number of different community settings.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in community and welfare support is expected to grow strongly over the next five years. This large occupation has strong job prospects with around 30,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.
During this course you will cover a number of core skills and strategies needed to support children and families, how to respond to specific situations, working effectively with children and young people, and provision of a safe environment. Our experienced teaching team will give you the guidance and industry insights you need to succeed in this field.
Successful completion of the course will qualify you to work in child protection or in youth residential care.
This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be $144 for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >
TAFE Queensland's partnerships with Australia's top universities means you will be credited for your time with us if you decide to upgrade your qualification. Successful completion of your diploma means you will also be able to work while you study.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 240 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
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CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needsUnit code: CHCCCS004 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both internal and external services required to meet those needs. |
Assess co-existing needs | |
CHCCCS016Respond to client needsUnit code: CHCCCS016 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond holistically to client needs. Clients may have a range of issues outside and in addition to the area of immediate focus or expertise of the worker and their organisation. |
Respond to client needs | |
CHCCSM005Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case managementUnit code: CHCCSM005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake case management meetings to plan, monitor and review service provision. |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | |
CHCDEV003Analyse client information for service planning and deliveryUnit code: CHCDEV003 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to develop and tailor service plans to address specific client needs. Workers are required to undertake this task with an underpinning knowledge of human development. |
Analyse client information for service planning and delivery | |
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleUnit code: CHCDIV001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. |
Work with diverse people | |
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyUnit code: CHCDIV002 Unit description: The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety. |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | |
CHCPRT004Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and familiesUnit code: CHCPRT004 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by child protection workers to support children and young people, and to assist families to ensure that children and young people are safe and appropriately cared for. It also covers the ethical, duty of care and legal requirements for this work. |
Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families | |
CHCPRT006Build professional practice and sectoral expertiseUnit code: CHCPRT006 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use professional experience and practice frameworks for reflective practice and deepening sectoral expertise. |
Build professional practice and sectoral expertise | |
CHCPRT010Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needsUnit code: CHCPRT010 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise indicators of trauma in children and young people of different ages and at different stages, and to identify their needs and those of their parents and carers. |
Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategiesUnit code: CHCCOM003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop communication protocols for a team or business unit. |
Develop workplace communication strategies | |
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesUnit code: CHCMHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues. |
Work with people with mental health issues | |
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practiceUnit code: CHCPRP003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development. |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice | |
CHCPRT012Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their familiesUnit code: CHCPRT012 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake assessments of children and young people, and/or families, to develop an intervention strategy to reduce the risk of abuse. |
Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families | |
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violenceUnit code: CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | Unspecified Elective |
CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at riskUnit code: CHCPRT001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility. |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Unspecified Elective |
CHCPRT005Work within a practice frameworkUnit code: CHCPRT005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure that work is consistent with established practice frameworks. |
Work within a practice framework | Unspecified Elective |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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South Bank | 25 January 2021 | 12 months | Full time up to 5 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
Springfield | 25 January 2021 | 1.5 years | 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 12 months | Full time up to 5 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
Caboolture | 12 July 2021 | 12 months | Full time up to 5 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
Springfield | 12 July 2021 | 1.5 years | 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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Mooloolaba | 25 January 2021 | 15 months | Full time: Plus a minimum of 120 hours of Vocational Placement | Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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Ashmore | 29 January 2021 | 1.5 years | Full time - online sessions, workshops, practical assessment blocks and 240 hours of Vocational Placement | Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
Ashmore | 12 July 2021 | 1.5 years | Full time - online sessions, workshops, practical assessment blocks and 240 hours of Vocational Placement | Mixed mode | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
![]() How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements. |
STUDY MODE
![]() Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more |
COST
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Toowoomba | 25 January 2021 | 1.5 years | 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
Toowoomba | 12 July 2021 | 1.5 years | 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $9,570 Subsidised: $5,940 Concession: $5,170 JobTrainer: $144 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
It is highly recommended that students are aged 18 or older by the course commencement date.
Prior to placement you will need to receive and provide evidence of the following checks:
Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.
Depending on where your placement is conducted, further checks may be required and your Vocational Placement Coordinator or Teacher can discuss this with you on an individual basis.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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