Spectrum Training
Diploma in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Take the next step in your career in child protection with this advanced qualification. This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work with young people and families in a number of different community settings.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in out-of-home care facilities and settings related to child protection and family support work. These workers work under limited supervision or within a team and are responsible for planning and prioritising their own work program to achieve targets. They may, depending on the focus of their role, supervise other workers and carry out activities related to improvement of personal living and emotional circumstances of a child or young person at risk. They may exercise legal authorities and delegated decision making on relevant statutory matters.
This qualification may provide an appropriate pathway into higher level qualifications, such as those in child & youth safety, disability and home and community care.
Delivery mode
Spectrum Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
100 Hours of work placement requiredEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Diploma in Child, Youth and Family Intervention will prepare you for the following roles.
Youth Worker
A Youth Worker supports children and young people who are going through a challenging time. You might provide guidance with issues such as homeless...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...
Youth Case Worker
Youth Case Workers are assigned to individual children or teens, working one-on-one to help improve their quality of life. You’ll need advanced int...
Welfare Worker
Welfare Workers help marginalised, isolated and disadvantaged people access social welfare services and community support. Your daily job involves...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Child Safety Officer
Child Safety Officers identify children at risk and ensure they are protected in accordance with the law. They carrying out assessments, investigat...
Case Worker
A Case Worker provides support to individuals and families facing social, emotional, and financial challenges. You might work in healthcare, social...
About Spectrum Training
Spectrum provides a venue where all members of the community are welcome and where the capacity of the individual to make a valuable contribution to their community is recognised and facilitated.
