Diploma of Youth Work

Diploma of Youth Work

Via Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Via Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Pathway details

Pathway type

This pathway is only available as a Standard pathway. You will need to apply for each course individually as you progress through your studies.

Packaged pathway
Standard pathway
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2 years total, full-time

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NA

NA

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NA

NA

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Entry Course

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Campus

Melbourne City

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1 year total, full-time

Basic entry requirements

There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older before commencing and must meet the minimum university entry requirements.

You must submit a personal statement with your application outlining:

  • your reasons for wanting to study this program
  • confirmation of having lived experience of a mental health issue, or as a carer of a person with lived experience of a mental health issue (specific details not required)
  •  your intended career path
  •  the personal strengths and attributes you will bring to the program
  •  details of any related work or voluntary experience.
Full course details
On successful completion of the previous course, apply for the destination course
On successful completion of the previous course, automatically progress to the destination course
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Destination Course

Diploma of Youth Work

Campus

Melbourne City

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1 year total, full-time

Pathway requirement
Successful completion of RMIT's Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work guarantees entry into the Diploma of Youth Work with credit for matching units, provided age requirements are met.
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How to apply for a Standard Pathway

  • Start by applying for the entry course in this pathway. 
  • After successfully completing the entry course, you can apply for the next course, as long as you meet all the specified requirements.
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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