Youth Worker Skill Assessment ANZSCO 411716
Community Work Australia (formerly ACWA) Youth worker 411716 Skill assessment
Youth Worker ANZSCO 411716 Definition
A youth worker plans, organizes, and oversees programs for young people and children. They support them to build skills and solve social, emotional, and financial problems in an agency framework.
Common Titles for a Youth Worker
- Youth Worker
- Assessments Officer
- Juvenile/Youth Justice Officer
- Youth Case Worker/Manager
- Youth Outreach Worker
- Youth Liaison/Engagement Officer
- Youth Project Officer
- Youth and Family Services Coordinator
- Indigenous Youth Worker
- Youth Alcohol and Drugs Worker
Youth Worker Skill Assessment Criterion
Criterion 1: Relevant Qualification
The relevant qualification for the Youth and Family Services Coordinator skill assessment should be at least AQF Level 5.
Community Work Australia (formerly ACWA) Youth Worker 411716 qualifications for the skill assessment can be one of the following:
- Community Work Australia-accredited qualification should be a diploma or higher course specializing in youth work.
- A relevant diploma or higher with a specialization in youth work.
- A relevant comparable Diploma or higher Qualification at AQF 5 or above (non-specialized) related to community services that prepare students to perform community work in Australia and focuses on providing community and human services and will normally include the following:
- Sociology, social, political, and economic function, and structures.
- Social policy, human function, and development, including psychological, physical, and social aspects.
- General and specialized welfare system and services.
- Work with individuals, families, communities, and groups.
- Communication, interpersonal skills, and basic counseling.
- Additional subjects could include child development and protection, social justice, mental health, case management, group theory, drug and alcohol issues, psychology, youth work, crisis intervention, working with children and families, community development, juvenile justice, and family violence.
Community Work Australia does not recognize a qualification where RPL (recognition of prior learning) is more than 40% to achieve the qualification. Very short qualifications that do not provide sufficient skills and knowledge are also not recognised.
Criterion 2 – English Requirement
Youth worker 411716 skill assessment English language proficiency can be met in the following ways:
- Youth worker English Test requirements: Youth workers’ skill assessment applicants need the following scores in the English language tests. Community Work Australia accepts results within 3 years of the application, and for IELTS, an applicant can submit multiple scores from multiple tests within 12 months.
Indigenous Youth Worker Skill Assessment IELTS: 7 Bands each. It can be academic or general.
PTE Academic requirement for Youth Outreach Worker: 65 each
Advanced CAE: 185 each for Youth Alcohol and Drugs Worker skill assessment.
TOEFL IBT PTE requirement for skill assessment as a Youth Outreach Worker: 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Reading, and 27 in Writing.
- Study in an English-speaking country:
The following level of study must be completed in English from Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States of America, Ireland, or New Zealand.
A bachelor’s or higher degree or all secondary education and Diploma must have been completed in the above countries.
- Two Years of full-time (30 hours per week) relevant employment experience or part-time equivalent at the required skill level from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States of America as a Youth Outreach Worker.
- A suitable Youth and Family Services Coordinator skill assessment that expired within the last 6 months. In this case, the original English test results can be submitted.
Criterion 3 – Employment and Currency
Employment
The applicant for the skill assessment for Youth Alcohol and Drugs Worker satisfies the employment criteria in the following ways:
- Community Work Australia (formerly ACWA) accredited or recognized relevant qualification: Applicants with Community Work Australia accredited Diploma or recognized equivalent qualification are deemed to have required industry experience through field placements.
- Relevant Diploma or Higher: Applicants must have 1 year of paid post-qualification experience of 30 hours a week at the required skill level within the last 4 years.
- Relevant Qualification (non-specialized): Applicants must have 2 years of full-time or part-time equivalent employment in youth services.
Currency
Candidate must show their knowledge and skills in one of the following 3 ways for skill assessment as a Youth Liaison Officer:
- If the qualification is less than 4 years old, it satisfies the requirement as a Youth Alcohol and Drugs Worker.
- At least 3 months full-time (or part-time equivalent) employment in a current role at the required skill level as a Youth Liaison Officer.
- Minimum 6 months of employment at the required skill level within 18 months as a Youth Project officer.
Frequently Asked Questions Youth Worker ANZSCO 411716 skill assessment
How do you apply for Youth Worker skill assessment?
Applicants can use the Community Work Australia skills assessment portal to apply for a Youth Liaison Officer skill assessment.
What is the Youth Worker ANZSCO 411716 Skill Assessment fee?
The fee for skill assessment as a Youth Project Officer is $965 (AUD).
What is the Youth Worker ANZSCO 411716 Skill Assessment processing time?
The skill assessment processing time for the Youth Project Officer occupation is approximately 10 to 12 weeks.
Can I get a fast-tracking facility for my Community Work Australia Youth Worker Skill Assessment?
Fast-tracking is currently suspended by the Australian Community Workers Association until further notice for Indigenous Youth Workers.
Which skilled occupation list is Youth Worker ANZSCO Code 411716 in?
The occupation of Youth Worker ANZSCO 411716 is in STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List) and ROL (Regional Occupation List) for subclass 187 and subclass 494 visas.
Youth Worker ANZSCO 411716 is eligible for which visas?
The occupation of an Indigenous Youth Worker is eligible for the following visas:
- Subclass 190 Skilled Independent Visa
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
- Subclass 482 TSS: Short Term
- DAMA Labour Agreement
- Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) TRT and DE
- Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa
- Subclass 407 Training Visa
