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C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work
Plan: C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
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To be awarded the Diploma of Youth Work you will need to complete twenty one (21) units of competency. Seventeen (17) of the units/courses are core requirements of the national qualification. The other four (4) units have been selected as elective by the Community Services Team at RMIT because of their relevance to the youth work sector.
Learning and assessment will use a range of methods including:
- classes at the City Campus that are designed to provide maximum class interaction, discussion and development of ideas and skills
- specialist guest speakers to provide insights into current workplace practices and emerging issues
- extensive online resources and support of both the content areas and the study skills to support learning
- both group and individual opportunities for learning and assessment
- a supported model of work placement experiences
- support for students to develop language, literacy and numeracy skills required to succeed in the program
- assessment in the workplace and
- assessment that is designed to prepare you for work-ready performance and/or further study.
The program will enable you to gain skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to workplace practices. Peer learning and networking will be fostered throughout the program through the use of an online learning system. In addition to your placement you will also have the opportunity to participate in site visits, and interact with a range of individuals and groups working within the community services sector. Discussions and group work with other students will be a key part of your learning. The program also incorporates project-based learning (both group and individual work).
Assessment occurs in each Unit in the program and incorporates a range of methods to assess performance and the application of the required knowledge and skills.
Assessment tasks will include: research projects, individual and group presentations, demonstration of practical skills in a range of formats including in the workplace, workplace simulations, knowledge tests, case-studies, written reflections and completion of assignments on Work Placement.
If you have a long-term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Coordinator or the Equitable Learning Service Unit (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services) if you would like to find out more.
Work Placement assessment is comprised of:
- Observation of your skills in the workplace as required by the designated work placement units of competency for your program
- Workplace simulations where you respond to a workplace scenerios in workplace conditions to demonstrate your skills
- A Work Placement assignment which requires you to complete written responses to questions based on your experiences while on placement in a youth work environment.
- Responses to case studies about working in the youth work environment
- A Work Placement Attendance Logbook
- A report from the host organisation’s supervisor/s
- Feedback from the host organisation supervisor/s may be used to support evidence of competency and a Workplace Integrate Learning (WIL) assessor will visit your workplace to observe your work practice where possible.
The approach to learning and assessment for this program will include both supervised and non-supervised forms of training delivery.
Supervised training is teacher directed learning and assessment activities. This includes:
- Work placements which are mandatory requirements of assessment.
- Structured online learning activities where there is real time access to your teachers e.g. online lectures, teacher led discussions and online activities.
- Student selef-directed learning using resources from CANVAS, online and the library
- Face-to-face learning e.g. tutorials, lectures, scheduled classes.
- Assessment tasks
You will also need to work independently, this includes:
- Independent study activities such as research, reading, practical and/or theoretical practice tests or assessments.
- Work placements which are not directly linked to an assessment of course competencies.
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RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
- complete these activities in real work contexts or situations;
and in addition:
- these interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Work placement or Work Integrated Learning (WIL) will enable you to apply skills and knowledge in a workplace setting.
A successful Police Check, and a Working with Children check is required by students to complete the practical placement or work experience component of this program.
Students not currently working in youth work sector
If you are not currently employed within the youth work sector, you will be required to complete between 100-160 hours of WIL Work Placement in the work place. Relevant workplaces include specialised youth centres, drop-in centres, recreational facilities, housing and residential services, outreach and home visit services, schools, or outreach work in streets and parks (working with youth aged 10 – 25).
You will be required to source WIL work placement agencies with the support of program staff. All placement hosts will receive information from RMIT explaining the purpose of the placement and how you may be best supported by the host organisation. Staff will maintain contact with you throughout the placement and arrange for assessment in the work place and provide de-briefing and support as required.
Another integral part of placement is supervision, as it provides the opportunity to receive constructive feedback. You will be placed with a supervisor by the host employer and discuss about the expectations of the training / WIL placement with the RMIT WIL teacher. You are also required to meet with your supervisor for assessment during your placement.
There are nine designated work placement units of competency for your program (see below). Students with a Certificate IV in Youth Work are assessed against the first six units of competency listed below as they completed the other three units in the qualification.
- CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors to clients in community work and services
- CHCYTH005 Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs
- CHCYTH008 Support Young people to take collective action
- CHCYTH009 Support youth programs
- CHCYTH011 Work effectively with young people and their families
- CHCYTH012 Manage service response to young people in crisis
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people
- CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
Students currently employed in youth work sector
If you are working in a job which is related to your studies you will also be learning while at work. You may not be required to undergo a separate Work Placement in a different organisation if you can meet the WIL work placement requirements in your current organisation. The WIL Activity Practitioner will confirm with those students currently working in the sector if their employment meets Work Placement requirements. However you will be required to register your workplace with the RMIT WIL unit, using the WIL / work placement forms to meet RMIT WIL requirements completing 100 - 160 hours of work placement.
The WIL Activity Practitioner will visit your workplace to discuss your work practice and for assessment in the workplace by observing your practice. Feedback from your current work supervisor/s will also be used as evidence of competency.
Industry Placement Requirements
A WIL agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement.
In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to Changes or Cancellation of WIL Activities in the WIL Guideline.
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Program transition plan
Students who are re-enrolling into the Diploma of Youth Work program should seek enrolment and transition advice from the program admin team, please write to community.services@rmit.edu.au
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