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Social / Youth Worker
VCE recommended
Social and youth workers support individuals and young people by providing practical assistance, guidance and emotional support, helping them build life skills, form positive relationships and navigate challenges.
SUBJECTS TO TAKE
Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.
Year 11
- English
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Free Choice Subject (HHD, Health Services VET Course)
- Religion and Society
- Free Choice Subject
Year 12
- English
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Free Choice Subject
- Free Choice Subject
Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.
AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS
Programs available within Salesian.
Specialist program (SBAT)
Industry Pathways Program — Aged Care, Allied Health, Early Childhood
VET options
- Certificate 3 in Community Services
- Certificate 3 in Allied Health
- Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistance
AFTER SCHOOL
University courses and alternative routes in.
University courses
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies
Alternative pathways into university
- Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
- Certificate 4 in Youth Work
- Certificate 4 in Community Services
- Certificate 4 in Alcohol and Other Drugs
RELATED CAREERS
Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.
Case WorkerFamily Support OfficerResidential Care OfficerDisabilities Services OfficerProbation OfficerChild Care Worker