TUPOU TERTIARY INSTITUTE YOUTH WORK DEVELOPMENT

“Tupou Tertiary Institute Youth Work Development, provides recognized training for youth workers in Tonga. The courses are run in partnership with Praxis, a tertiary training provider which is certified by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Level and Courses

Certificate in Youth Community Development Level 4

Code	Title	Course Credit
SEMESTER 1
YWCO1	Youth Work Practice	22
CC01	Community Connection	22
FPC01	Frame Work Practice	14
SEMESTER 2
IJC01	Inward Journey	24
LMC01	Leadership Management	20
SPC01	Safe Practice	22

Diploma in Youth and Community Studies Level 5

Code	Title	Course Credit
SEMESTER 1
FPE5103	Human Development	10
AT5108	Communication Skills	15
YD5-001	Health & Safety	15
SEMESTER 2
YD5002	Internship	30

Advanced Diploma in Youth Community Development Level 6

Code	Title	Course Credit
SEMESTER 1
YD606	Youth Work Practice	25
YD605	Safe Practice	10
YD603	Inward Journey	15
SEMESTER 2
YD601	Community Connection	20
YD602	Frame Work Practice	20
YD604	Leadership Management	30

Goal & Result:

Young people in Tonga are empowered and are working for positive change in their communities

What We Do

Youth Development

Internship Programmes

Gender Equality

Training & Administration Center

Short Term Outcomes

SHORT term outcomes

Skilled support for vulnerable young people

Youth workers thinking about community issues

Locals training locals
Medium Term Outcomes

MEDIUM term outcomes

Vulnerable youth drawn back into community

Young people solving community issues

Better education and job opportunities

More effective Youth agencies
Long Term Outcomes

LONG term outcomes

Young people building positive and long lasting change in their communities

Young men and women become leaders in their communities, work and country

Career Journey & Options

This section provides an overview of the potential career paths and professional opportunities you can pursue after completing this program. It also illustrates your learning progression from Foundation to Graduate level, showing how your knowledge and skills will develop at each stage. Use this guide to understand both the program’s academic pathway and the career possibilities that await you upon graduation.

Community Youth Worker

Support young people in their personal, educational, and social development.
Collaborate with community leaders and organizations to implement youth-focused initiatives.
Foster safe and ethical relationships with youth in their communities.

Youth Development Volunteer

Volunteering with local youth organizations, schools, or churches.
Running Activity-Based Learning (ABL) sessions and community engagement programs.
Assisting in local projects to identify and address youth needs.

Youth Program Coordinator

Volunteering with local youth organizations, schools, or churches.
Running Activity-Based Learning (ABL) sessions and community engagement programs.
Assisting in local projects to identify and address youth needs.

Community Development Specialist

Lead research to assess community needs and develop tailored projects.
Manage resources, including financial and logistical planning for development initiatives.
Act as liaisons with stakeholders like government agencies, aid organizations, and church bodies.

Youth and Community Manager

Directing community-based organizations or youth programs.
Providing strategic leadership for teams of youth workers.
Mentoring other professionals to strengthen the youth development field.

Consultant or Trainer in Youth Development

Provide professional development for youth workers across the nation.
Develop new models and practices for youth and community engagement.
Influence policy and strategies for youth services at the local or national level.

Foundation

Entry level of study introducing fundamental knowledge and skills for your chosen field.

Intermediate

Students progress into deeper understanding and develop practical, hands-on skills.

Advance

Students refine their expertise and prepare for higher-level professional responsibilities.

Graduate

Completion of the program — students are fully qualified and ready for employment or further study.

Program Entry Requirements