Victoria

Youth Work Courses in Melbourne

Find youth work courses in Melbourne.

Courses for beginners

There are 27 courses available in Melbourne Victoria for beginner learners with no prior experience or qualifications.

CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, Online
12 months
$3,958 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker
Peer Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker Peer Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker + 6 more
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 weeks - 6 months
$0 - $1,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Community Support Worker Outreach Worker
Support Worker Youth Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker + 2 more
CHCSS00103

Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set
Blended
3 months
$650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Community Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Youth Support Worker Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Community Support Worker Peer Support Worker Youth Support Worker Support Worker + 2 more
CHCSS00088

Induction
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 days - 6 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Youth Worker Disability Support Worker
Community Support Worker Childcare Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Youth Worker Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker Childcare Worker + 2 more

General English
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Childcare Assistant Nanny
English Tutor Cleaner Community Worker Factory Worker Retail Assistant Housekeeper
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Childcare Assistant Nanny English Tutor Cleaner Community Worker Factory Worker Retail Assistant Housekeeper + 6 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Courses for experienced learners

There are 38 courses available in Melbourne Victoria for experienced learners with prior experience or qualifications.

CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Online
12 - 18 months
$2,900 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker Crisis Support Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker Crisis Support Worker + 3 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Online
12 - 18 months
$7,995 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Support Worker Social Worker Case Manager
Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Support Worker Social Worker Case Manager Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer + 5 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Online
12 months
$4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Support Worker
Community Care Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Case Worker Community Health Liaison Community Advocate
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Support Worker Community Care Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Case Worker Community Health Liaison Community Advocate + 6 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Online
12 - 24 months
$5,788 - $7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Mental Health Case Manager Care Coordinator
Case Manager Youth Case Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Mental Health Case Manager Care Coordinator Case Manager Youth Case Worker + 2 more
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work
Online
12 months
$4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Outreach Worker
Youth Worker Youth Support Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Worker Youth Support Officer + 2 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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Counselling

Learn how you can positively impact lives, specialising in fields such as mental health, youth work, community services and substance abuse.

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Social Work

Embark on a career in social work and make a tangible difference in people's lives, specialising in areas like mental health, family care, and com...

Career opportunities Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Social Worker Senior Support Worker Outreach Worker Community Development Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Volunteer Caseworker Community Outreach Coordinator Community Worker Community Support Worker Community Development Officer Crisis Support Worker Indigenous Support Worker Community Advocate Aged Care Social Worker Healthcare Social Worker Hospital Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Social Justice Advocate Human Rights Activist Community Rehabilitation Worker Clinical Social Worker Social Work Supervisor Sociologist Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist View all

More about youth work courses in Melbourne

Melbourne offers a diverse array of Youth Work courses tailored to equip both beginners and experienced learners with essential skills in the community services sector. For those starting out, popular beginner courses such as the Certificate III in Community Services and the Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set provide a strong foundation. Learners can access these valuable programs from reputable local training providers, including New Futures Training and ALACC Health College, who have a strong presence in the Melbourne area.

For those with prior experience looking to advance their careers, a variety of advanced courses are available. Enrol in the Diploma of Youth Work or consider the Diploma of Community Services to deepen your expertise. Many of these courses are offered by respected institutions such as Kangan Institute and Box Hill Institute, both of which provide in-person training options in the vibrant Melbourne region. With 33 courses available, students are sure to find a program that fits their qualifications and future goals.

Beyond the formal qualifications, Melbourne's community service landscape is enriched by various short courses, designed to enhance specific skills. Courses such as the Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk and the General English meet the needs of individuals seeking practical knowledge and expertise. Students can take advantage of options from well-regarded providers like RMIT University and Swinburne University of Technology to further their understanding of youth work and community services within their local context. This comprehensive selection of courses means there is something for everyone in Melbourne’s ever-growing youth work sector.

Further reading

How to start a career in Youth Work

25th May 2021

What can you do with a Diploma of Youth Work?

2nd November 2020

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Youth Work?

4th August 2021