Albury TAFE has launched a new diploma to cater for the national demand in youth work.
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TAFE NSW now offer a diploma of youth work at the Poole Street campus and is targetted at those with experience working with young people.
According to research by seek.com.au, the demand for youth workers is expected to climb by almost 30 per cent in the next five years.
"To be able to make a difference in a young person's life is a privilege," head community services teacher Ashleigh Ellis said.
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Youth workers support people aged between 12 and 24 facing welfare, behavioural, developmental, social and protection issues, and worked in youth-specific services, such as refuges, youth centres or mental health programs.
The diploma is a 12-month course and is delivered online via connected classroom.
