Industry Mandatory
Top Up Units
Take Your Child & Youth Care Skills to the Next Level
Ready to strengthen your knowledge and enhance your impact within the child and youth care sector?
Whether you’re currently working in residential care, out-of-home care, or looking to expand your professional skill set, these specialised top-up units are designed to provide you with advanced, industry-relevant knowledge to confidently support children and young people experiencing complex challenges.
Develop practical, trauma-informed skills, deepen your understanding of behavioural and emotional support strategies, and build the confidence needed to thrive in demanding care environments.
Invest in your professional growth and take the next step toward becoming a stronger, more knowledgeable support worker within the community services sector.
Strengthen Your Skills in Child & Youth Support at Austral College
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in your community? Our specialised top-up units are designed to enhance your knowledge, build practical skills, and prepare you for real-world challenges in residential care and community services.
These nationally recognised units focus on trauma-informed care, behaviour support, complex trauma, attachment needs, and supporting young people in out-of-home care settings—helping you grow confidence and capability in the sector.
Whether you’re already working in the industry or looking to advance your qualifications, these units will give you the professional edge to succeed in a rewarding career in community services.
Why Choose These Units?
These top-up units are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world practice in child, youth, and community services. You will develop practical skills, professional knowledge, and trauma-informed strategies that prepare you to work confidently in complex care environments.
What you’ll develop
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Trauma-Informed Practice:
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Learn how to recognise and respond to trauma, supporting children and young people in safe, respectful, and empowering ways.
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Behaviour Support Skills:
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Gain the ability to effectively manage and respond to challenging behaviours using positive, person-centred approaches.
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Attachment & Complex Needs Understanding:
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Develop insight into attachment issues and complex trauma, and how these impact behaviour, development, and wellbeing.
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Residential & Out-of-Home Care Support:
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Build the skills needed to support children and young people living in residential and out-of-home care settings in line with professional standards and care plans.
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These units equip you with the confidence, values, and practical strategies needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Real Experience Through Hands-On Learning
We believe the most effective learning happens through practical, real-world application. These units go beyond theory, immersing you in hands-on, interactive training designed to reflect real workplace environments.
What you’ll experience
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Real-Life Role Play Scenarios:
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Participate in guided simulations that reflect real situations in residential care and community services, helping you build confidence and practical decision-making skills.
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Practical Skills Development:
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Apply your learning in structured, hands-on activities that mirror everyday tasks when working with children and young people in care settings.
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Industry-Ready Competency:
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Develop the confidence and capability to respond appropriately in real-world situations, ensuring you are prepared to meet workplace expectations and industry standards.
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These practical learning experiences ensure you are not just learning the theory—you are actively building the skills needed to work effectively in the field.
Your Future Career Pathways
These top-up units help strengthen your specialist skills in child, youth, and community services, opening pathways into a range of rewarding support roles within residential care, out-of-home care, and trauma-informed practice environments.
Where these units can take you
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Residential Support Worker: Providing daily care and structured support to children and young people living in residential care settings.
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Youth Support Worker: Supporting young people experiencing complex trauma, behavioural challenges, and life transitions in safe, supervised environments.
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Out-of-Home Care Worker: Assisting children and young people in foster care or residential placements while promoting stability and wellbeing.
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Family Support Worker: Working with families to strengthen relationships, build coping strategies, and support positive outcomes for children and young people.
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Community Support Worker: Providing person-centred assistance to vulnerable individuals across community-based services.
Roles & Responsibilities
Through these units, you will develop the skills needed to:
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Support children and young people in residential and out-of-home care settings
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Apply trauma-informed approaches in everyday practice
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Respond appropriately to complex trauma, attachment needs, and challenging behaviours
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Follow care plans and organisational guidelines under supervision
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Promote safety, wellbeing, and positive development outcomes
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and support services
These units are designed to prepare you for meaningful, hands-on roles where you can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Unit Details:
Duration
2 - 4 weeks
Tuition Fee & Payment Plan
We offer flexible payment options to help make your studies more accessible and manageable. Top-up unit fees vary depending on the number of units you choose to enrol into.
Package Deal – 4 Top-Up Units
Enrol into all four (4) stand-alone top-up units and receive access to our discounted package pricing options.
Option 1 – Upfront Payment
💰 $1,000 Total
Pay upfront and receive all four (4) units at a discounted package rate.
Option 2 – 2 Instalment Payments
💰 2 Payments of $500
Students receive access to two (2) units at a time following each payment.
Option 3 – 4 Instalment Payments
💰 4 Payments of $250
Students receive access to one (1) unit at a time following each payment.
Individual Top-Up Units (1–3 Units)
Students enrolling into one (1), two (2), or three (3) individual top-up units will be charged per unit.
💰 $325.00 per Unit of Competency
Flexible payment arrangements may apply depending on the number of units selected. Please note that individual unit enrolments are required to be paid separately on a per-unit basis.
Our flexible payment options are designed to support students in progressing through their training at a pace that suits their individual needs and circumstances.
Employment Pathways
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Residential Support Worker
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Youth Support Worker
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Out-of-Home Care Worker
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Residential Care Practitioner
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Child and Youth Worker
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Family Support Worker
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Community Support Worker
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Behaviour Support Worker
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Trauma Support Worker
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Case Support Assistant
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Welfare Support Worker
Study Pathways
The Primary Study Pathways from this qualification to support career progression are:
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CHC40321: Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
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CHC43315: Certificate IV in Mental Health
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CHC42021: Certificate IV in Community Services
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CHC52021: Diploma of Community Services
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CHC51015: Diploma of Counselling
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CHC53315: Diploma of Mental Health
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Advanced studies in Youth Work, Social Services, or Case Management
Units of Competency
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CHCPRT033: Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care
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CHCPRT034: Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
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CHCMHS007: Work effectively in trauma informed care
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CHCCCS009: Facilitate responsible behaviour
Ready to Enrol?
Ready to take the next step in your career? Call us today to secure your spot or complete an enquiry now and our team will be in touch to guide you through the enrolment process.
Call us 1300 005 065
Email us info@australcollege.com.au
