Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

CHC50313

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $5925

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Average Course Duration: 16 Months

16 Months is the average course duration entered on My Skills by 8 training provider(s).

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Australian Apprenticeships
This course is available as an Australian Apprenticeship. The fee and duration of an Australian Apprenticeship may differ in each state or territory – view more details.
Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in residential facilities and/or non-residential settings related to child protection and family support work.

These workers:

  • work under limited supervision or within a team and are responsible for planning and prioritising their own work program to achieve targets
  • may supervise other workers
  • may, depending on the focus of their role, carry out activities related to improvement of personal living and emotional circumstances of a child or young person at risk
  • may exercise legal authorities and delegated decision-making on relevant statutory matters.
  • No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

    Student Outcomes

    Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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    Satisfied with Training

    Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

    Improved Work Status

    Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

    Salary

    The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Society and Culture field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

    Jobs

    Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

    Clerical and Administrative Workers

    5.9%

    Clerical and Administrative Workers

    Industries

    Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

    Public Administration and Safety

    11.7%

    Public Administration and Safety
    Education and Training

    4.7%

    Education and Training

    All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

    Financial Assistance

    The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

    There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

     

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    Subsidised Training

    The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
    Select a state or territory for more information.

    VET Student Loans

    This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $11,191.

    The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.



    Career Information

    Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


    Community Services Career Pathway

    Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Community Services.


    Stream

    Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care
    Community Services Work
    Aged, Disability, Home and Community Care
    Counselling, Mental Health, and Intervention Support
    Career and Employment Services

    Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".



    Australian Apprenticeships


    Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

    This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

     


    Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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