Course Overview:

Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC50321)

Do you have a passion for helping others?

We are offering Diploma program to anyone who currently works in the human services sector across Australia.

Who is this for?

The Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC50321) focuses on people who support families and children in their roles. This can include:

  • Out-of-home care 

  • Permanency Support Programs 

  • Early intervention 

  • Intensive family-based services 

  • Schools 

  • Youth work and youth justice 

  • Homelessness 

  • Family violence 

  • Child protection 

Course Cost?

Course cost is $6,500 + GST per person.

Regular payments will be scheduled throughout your progress. We will never ask you pay everything up front.


SAL Consulting is the industry aligned training expert.

Our Diploma incorporates Neurodevelopment, Attachment and Trauma Informed (NATI) principles and offers a unique approach to your work. These principles are embedded across all of the modules to enhance the core content and enabling you to work from a therapeutic approach. 

SAL Consulting has been providing support to people and organisations for 18 years. Our delivery is unpinned by the latest research, best-practice models and a hands-on approach. 

SAL Consulting is accredited by the Child Trauma Academy to deliver the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and are members of the Neuroleadership Institute. 

This is a self-paced course – you can enrol any time you are ready!

Frequently Asked Questions.

What do need to join this course? There are no formal entry requirements to this program. Ideally you should be working in an appropriate industry or have access to one in order to complete the workplace hours.

How long does the course take? The Diploma runs for approximately 18 months.

How is the course delivered? The program is an online program.

I prefer to learn at my own speed, is that ok? Yes! the course is self-paced, you will work through each module with the support of your individual assessor. Regular tutorials and check-in sessions will be scheduled throughout the program.

Do you offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? We are very happy to offer RPL and/or credit transfer to learners based on your previous knowledge and experience. Please check in with us for more details if you’re interested.

Is there course support? We have a fantastic and committed student support team – they can help you with any aspect of your enrolment and course progression. They can also assist you if you have any learning or physical difficulties that may have an impact of your learning.

The following modules and units form part of the Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC50321) program:

Module One – Trauma and attachment

CHCPRT034 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care

Module Two – Risk minimisation

CHCPRT028 Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families

CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Module Three – Professional development and practice

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCPRT030 Build professional practice and sectoral expertise

CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

Module Four – Responding to your client

CHCCCS004 Assess co- existing needs

CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs

CHCDEV006 Analyse client information for service planning and delivery

Module Five - Case management

CHCCSM013 Facilitate and review case management

Module Six – Cultural intelligence

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Module Seven – Complex family issues

CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Module Eight – Therapeutic group skills

CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships

CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities

Email or call us to request a course brochure or arrange a time to chat to you in person.

Call us on 1300 851 795