CHC51508 Diploma of Youth Justice

Release: 1

CHC51508 Diploma of Youth Justice

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification covers senior 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 supervision will be managed through a range of community and institution-based programs designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

Occupational titles may include:

Case worker	Senior youth justice officer
Court coordinator	Shift supervisor
Juvenile justice coordinator	Shift team leader
Juvenile justice officer	Unit coordinator / manager / leader
Section supervisor	Youth justice area manager

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To gain entry into CHC51508 Diploma of Youth Justice it is recommended that candidates have sufficient relevant work 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.

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 12 units are required for award of this qualification including: 8 core units 4 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Group B first aid electives which may be required for youth work in some jurisdictions Other relevant electives listed below and grouped to facilitate selection for specific contexts such as community youth justice work or centre-based youth justice work Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing

Core units

CHCCOM504A	Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication

CHCCS502B	Maintain legal and ethical work practices

CHCCS506A	Promote and respond to workplace diversity

CHCCS513B	Maintain an effective community sector work environment

CHCYJ501A	Develop and support a youth justice team

CHCYJ502A	Respond to needs of youth justice clients

CHCYTH608C	Manage service response to young people in crisis

HLTOHS401A	Maintain workplace OHS processes

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking youth justice work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.

Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or more of the following electives is recommended:

HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

PSPMNGT605B	Manage diversity

Group B first aid electives - required for youth work in some jurisdictions

In some jurisdictions, it is a condition of employment that youth justice workers are competent in basic first aid. Candidates and employers should clarify any specific jurisdiction requirements for competence in first aid.

HLTFA301C	Apply first aid

HLTFA302B	Provide first aid in remote situation (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA301C)

HLTFA402C	Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite: HLTFA301C)

Other relevant electives

Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following table shows electives suggested to address work requirements in the identified areas. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

Elective groups shown in this table are recommended, but not necessarily required for work in the areas identified on the right	Community youth justice work	Centre-based youth justice work
CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management	
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide		
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients	
CHCFAM518B Work with involuntary and mandated clients	
CHCMH504D Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues		
CHCNET503C Develop new networks	
CHCORG506D Coordinate the work environment	
CHCPROT512C Coordinate work integrating statutory requirements and responsibilities	
CHCYTH502A Work with young people to establish support networks	
CHCYTH503A Undertake youth work in specific communities	
CHCYTH511B Work effectively with young people and their families	

Other electives relevant to youth justice work

BSBSUS501A	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

CHCCS312A	Use electronic learning materials

CHCLD415A	Confirm client developmental status

CHCLD514A	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

CHCLD515A	Analyse client information for service planning and delivery (Note pre-requisite CHCLD415A)

CHCLLN403A	Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

CHCPROT401C	Act as a witness

Problem gambling electives

CHCGMB501A	Work effectively in the problem gambling sector

CHCGMB502A	Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues

CHCGMB503A	Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues

Settlement work electives

CHCSW401A	Work effectively with forced migrants

CHCSW402A	Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia

Oral health

CHCOHC401A	Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health

CHCOHC402A	Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care