Course Title: Undertake youth work in specific communities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: HWSS5720C
Course Title: Undertake youth work in specific communities
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C0045 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice(Client assessment & case management)
Course Contact : Zaina Nehme
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4552
Course Contact Email:zainaindira.nehme@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 55
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None required.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with young people in specific communities, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, schools, rural and remote communities and other specific community settings. It includes the use of individual, group and community development processes to address issues of concern to young people in those communities. This unit applies to youth work in the context of diverse groups of young people and communities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH503A Undertake youth work in specific communities |
Element: |
1.Become familiar with the culture of the specific community |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the historical, social, political, economic and environmental factors that impact on the community |
Element: |
2.Identify the place of young people in that community |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish and maintain networks and relationships with the key stakeholders in the community |
Element: |
3.Identify issues of common interest for young people and other key stakeholders in the specific community |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Support young people to safely express their views |
Element: |
4.Work with young people and other key stakeholders to plan, implement, evaluate and document specific interventions appropriate to the community |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Reflect on effective models, strategies and programs that address young people's issues in community work |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in learning activities in a series of 1 day long workshops. Activities will include group discussions, critique of reading material and self-reflection exercises.
Teaching Schedule
There are 10 workshops scheduled for this program. Workshop 9 covers this unit. | ||||
Workshop | Title | Date | Explanatory Notes | Unit(s) of Competency |
9 | Working with young people | October 2014 | We will consider the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with young people in specific communities, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, refugee and migrant communities, schools, rural and remote communities and other specific community settings. | CHCYTH503A: Undertake youth work in specific communities (E1, E2, E3 and E4) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None required |
References
Other Resources
A set of readings will be made available to you prior to each workshop. Additional resources will also be available in the learning management tool ‘Blackboard’
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on a written report that demonstrates how you have applied the principles of cultural diversity and cultural competence in your day to day practice.
Assessment Tasks
For this course you will be required to read a DHS publication entitled ‘Cultural Diversity Guide’ that seeks to provide leadership and guidance on cultural diversity matters in Victoria. You will then identify a client from a specific community, including ATSI people, and then describe how you applied the principles of cultural diversity and cultural competence (as specified by this publication) in your day to day practice when working with the young person.
Full details of this assessment task can be found on the Blackboard shell for the program.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the Program Coordinator. This program in delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, grades include:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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