Diploma of Child, Youth & Family Intervention - JobTrainer funded course TAFE Queensland

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At a glance

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.

JOB PROSPECTS

Child Protection Worker
Residential Care Worker

COURSE OUTCOME

CHC50313 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

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Course overview

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.

JobTrainer funded course

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 >

Pathways to study

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.

Units

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.

Core units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME

CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs Unit 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
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs Unit 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
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management Unit 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
CHCDEV003 Analyse client information for service planning and delivery Unit 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
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Unit 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
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Unit 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
CHCPRT004 Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families Unit 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
CHCPRT006 Build professional practice and sectoral expertise Unit 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
CHCPRT010 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs Unit 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

Elective units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME

CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies Unit 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
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues Unit 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
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice Unit 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
CHCPRT012 Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families Unit 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
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence Unit code: CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence	Unspecified Elective
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Unit 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
CHCPRT005 Work within a practice framework Unit 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.

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Ways to study

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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

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	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 The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
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

South BankFull time up to 5 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday