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The Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention will provide students with the skills to become a child protection or family support worker. This course will teach students to work with individuals at risk and to improve their personal living and emotional circumstances, develop and implement case planning strategies to address child protection issues in families, learn how to conduct child and family risk assessments, case management and how to respond to critical situations.
Please note: Students need to be employed in the child protection sector to gain entry into this Diploma. Subject coordinators are able to provide more information if needed.
To gain entry into CHC50313 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention candidates must have sufficient relevant work and/or study experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills.
A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required.
The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
Students must be working in the Child Protection Sector to gain entry into this course, this requirement provides an opportunity to demonstrate their practical skills in the units being studied.
Location/s
Atherton
Atherton State High School
Manunds Road Atherton QLD 4883
No specific resources are required to successfully complete this course.
It is recommended that students have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for students to use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
Timetable
External delivery: Students have three to four weeks from the date of enrolment per unit to submit assessment. Teachers will provide students with a training plan after enrolment. Please note that students will be expected to complete approximately 15 hours per week of self directed studies to successfully complete this qualification.
Video Conferencing: Tuesday mornings 9am – 12noon (Teacher delivers topic based content)
Available to all students. Students attend their nearest TAFE Queensland, North Region campus video conferencing room (must advice teacher prior to attending, so room can be booked at the applicable campus).
Placement
Please note: Students need to be employed in the child protection sector to gain entry into this Diploma. Subject coordinators are able to provide more information if needed.
Students must be working in the Child Protection Sector to gain entry into this course, this requirement provides an opportunity to demonstrate their practical skills in the units being studied.
Units
16 units of study are required to be completed for this qualification, 9 core and 7 electives.
VET Student Loans are an interest-free loan from the Australian Government that help students pay for their education and training.
TAFE Queensland receives the full loan amount for your course directly from the Government, and you repay your loan through the Australian taxation system once your income reaches a certain threshold.
are a permanent humanitarian visa holder (resident in Australia for the duration of the unit); AND
have not exceeded the FEE HELP limit (see below); AND
have an Australian Tax File Number (TFN) or Certificate of Application for a TFN; AND
You must demonstrate academic suitability by:
providing a copy of your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (year 12 certificate); OR
providing evidence of successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English), OR
are assessed as a minimum of Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ASCF) in both reading and numeracy
VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet the eligibility requirements. VET student loans gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
Payment Plan
If you have difficulty paying the full cost of a course up front, or you are not eligible for VET Student Loan, you might be eligible for a payment plan. This will allow you to pay for your course in instalments, rather than one upfront payment at the time of enrolment.
Note: If you are accessing a VET Student Loan, and there is a difference between the loan cap amount and the total cost of your course (for example your loan cap amount is $10,000 and your course costs $11,000 - there is a $1,000 difference), you are required to pay the difference.
Subsidised
The Queensland Government will offset the cost of study for eligible students. You will still need to pay for a portion of your study costs. The amount above is what you will need to pay.
VET Student Loans are an interest-free loan from the Australian Government that help students pay for their education and training.
TAFE Queensland receives the full loan amount for your course directly from the Government, and you repay your loan through the Australian taxation system once your income reaches a certain threshold.
are a permanent humanitarian visa holder (resident in Australia for the duration of the unit); AND
have not exceeded the FEE HELP limit (see below); AND
have an Australian Tax File Number (TFN) or Certificate of Application for a TFN; AND
You must demonstrate academic suitability by:
providing a copy of your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (year 12 certificate); OR
providing evidence of successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English), OR
are assessed as a minimum of Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ASCF) in both reading and numeracy
VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet the eligibility requirements. VET student loans gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
Higher Level Skills Subsidy
The Higher Level Skills Subsidy is a one-off subsidy that offsets the cost of an eligible Certificate IV or higher courses.
You're eligible for the Higher Level Skills Subsidy if you:
Are 15 years or older and no longer in school
Live in Queensland full time
Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or temporary resident with the necessary visa or work permits
And don't currently have (or are enrolled in) a certificate IV or higher level qualification.
For some courses, you may also be required to hold a certificate 3 in a relevant industry field.
Payment Plan
If you have difficulty paying the full cost of a course up front, or you are not eligible for VET Student Loan, you might be eligible for a payment plan. This will allow you to pay for your course in instalments, rather than one upfront payment at the time of enrolment.
Note: If you are accessing a VET Student Loan, and there is a difference between the loan cap amount and the total cost of your course (for example your loan cap amount is $10,000 and your course costs $11,000 - there is a $1,000 difference), you are required to pay the difference.
Concession
You are eligible for the concession price of a course if you are eligible for subsidised training, and are listed on an Australian Government Low Income Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you hold a Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card, or if you have a disability. Further information about concessions.
VET Student Loans are an interest-free loan from the Australian Government that help students pay for their education and training.
TAFE Queensland receives the full loan amount for your course directly from the Government, and you repay your loan through the Australian taxation system once your income reaches a certain threshold.
are a permanent humanitarian visa holder (resident in Australia for the duration of the unit); AND
have not exceeded the FEE HELP limit (see below); AND
have an Australian Tax File Number (TFN) or Certificate of Application for a TFN; AND
You must demonstrate academic suitability by:
providing a copy of your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (year 12 certificate); OR
providing evidence of successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English), OR
are assessed as a minimum of Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ASCF) in both reading and numeracy
VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet the eligibility requirements. VET student loans gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
Payment Plan
If you have difficulty paying the full cost of a course up front, or you are not eligible for VET Student Loan, you might be eligible for a payment plan. This will allow you to pay for your course in instalments, rather than one upfront payment at the time of enrolment.
Note: If you are accessing a VET Student Loan, and there is a difference between the loan cap amount and the total cost of your course (for example your loan cap amount is $10,000 and your course costs $11,000 - there is a $1,000 difference), you are required to pay the difference.
Family support worker (parenting); Family intervention officer
After completion of the Diploma, students can claim 1 year advanced standing at James Cook University in a Bachelor of Social Work. All students will have access to video conferenced workshops and virtual classrooms via online rooms.
Job prospects
Family Support Worker
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You're ready if you have:
checked your important dates (under the course details tab)
checked you meet the entry requirements (under the course details tab)
checked your course costs and know which payment option is right for you
(under the costs tab)
By telephone: 1300 656 959. In person: at any TAFE Queensland North location.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
Fast-track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner.
Note: All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments.
