Youth Off The Streets
Diploma of Community Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Welcome to Youth Off The Streets, a Registered Training Organisation(RTO #41450). We are industry experts that live and breathe community services every day - we bring decades of real-world experience supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people through our schools, housing programs, outreach and youth justice initiatives.
At Youth Off The Streets, completing your CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services isn’t just about getting qualified - it’s about becoming part of the frontline movement changing people's lives. The course is designed for people who are passionate about supporting people in the community to achieve their potential.
All our training is grounded in trauma-informed practice and you will receive expert support from experienced trainers.
We offer two options for the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services:
- A 12-week Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, which allows you to turn your experience into a nationally recognised qualification
- A 12-month full qualification, which is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of community services
Both options are self-directed and online and you can complete them from anywhere at your own pace. However, we recommend spending 10-15 hours on coursework and submitting 1-3 assessments per week.
Youth Off The Streets provides work placement opportunities for participants enrolled in this course. Two hundred hours of work placement are an essential course component, offering learners the chance to gain hands-on experience in real-world community services settings.
Join us at Youth Off The Streets and embark on a transformative journey towards becoming a skilled and compassionate community services worker. Together, we can empower others in our community.
Delivery mode
Youth Off The Streets offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
200 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards.
- Be capable of completing 200 hours of work placement in a suitable facility - Youth Off The Streets provides work placement opportunities for students enrolled in this course. Participants are required to complete an online LLN assessment test.
- Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course.
- Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
- These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.
Course fees
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): $2,500
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Community Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Case Manager
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Case Worker
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Family Support Worker
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Community Development Officer
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Program Coordinator
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Client Services Officer
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Crisis Support Worker
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Social Worker
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About Youth Off The Streets
Youth Off The Streets delivers accredited vocational education and training (VET) courses for young people and adults in the wider community.
