Qualification Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:08 AM AWST

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Diploma of Youth Justice

Diploma of Youth Justice

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50521
State Code:
BIJ0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2022
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
755
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
05/09/2025
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 05/09/2025 Current Approved
1.00 08/12/2022 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of youth justice workers who supervise young people who have been directed by the justice system to be in the care and direction of authorised community and government agencies. Workers at this level may have some supervisory responsibility for other staff.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units must be completed:
- ten (10) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) units from the list below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEK14 CHCPRT043 Develop and support youth justice team 50 Unit of competency
AVC30 CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies 45 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
OEL59 CHCYTH024 Manage service response to young people in crisis 130 Unit of competency
OEK17 CHCPRT041 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system 40 Unit of competency
OEK42 CHCPRT039 Work effectively within youth justice 40 Unit of competency
OEK18 CHCPRT040 Work in the youth justice environment 40 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB59 CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing 70 Unit of competency
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
AVC82 CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues 70 Unit of competency
AWB29 CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence 65 Unit of competency
OFH55 CHCCSM017 Facilitate and review case management 70 Unit of competency
AVB71 CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes 40 Unit of competency
AVC73 CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 80 Unit of competency
OEK02 CHCPRT038 Interact with the legal system to protect children 65 Unit of competency
AVB92 CHCINM001 Meet statutory and organisation information requirements 85 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
OEI03 CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs 85 Unit of competency
AWB34 CHCDFV002 Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence 65 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
OEJ74 CHCCSM015 Undertake case management in a child protection framework 50 Unit of competency
OEL77 CHCPRT027 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people 45 Unit of competency
OEK72 CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs 75 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J598 CHC50513 Diploma of Youth Justice Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information