Youth work is one of the most complex and rewarding careers, and it requires a range of skills and specific knowledge, from interpersonal to organisational and policy/legal.
This qualification reflects that. It is designed to develop the skill set, knowledge base and critical aptitudes youth workers require to create and facilitate programs for young people. It focuses on the various aspects of social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental, and protection issues affecting young people.
Youth work is undertaken through either community or government agencies and/or providers specifically targeting services at the young.
Typically, youth workers will be:
- Responsible for implementing the policies and guidelines of the employing organisation
- Largely self-directed, with autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager
As a youth worker you will also:
- Engage with youth on many levels
- Be able to recognise and respond to crisis situations
- Know when to refer clients to third party service providers
This certificate provides you with the solid grounding you need, and is a gateway to a diverse, challenging and ultimately rewarding career.