Course Title: Engage respectfully with young people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: EMPL7010C
Course Title: Engage respectfully with young people
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4262 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact : Spiros Soulis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4230
Course Contact Email:spiros.soulis@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 50
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
There are no pre-requisite courses required.
Course Description
In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills required to communicate effectively with young people (aged 12–25) in work roles with a specific focus on young people.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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Learning Outcomes
By completing this unit you will achieve and demonstrate competence in the following elements:
- Communicate effectively with a diversity of young people
- Reflect understanding of youth cultures, sub cultures and developmentment
- Work with the young person as the focus
Details of Learning Activities
Your practical placement during this course (240 hours) will provide the learning opportunities necessary to develop the required skills knowledge and attitude for this qualification.
Teaching Schedule
There are no classes scheduled for this unit. All learning will take place during your practical placement.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This unit forms a major part of the practical placement component of this qualification. Assessment is undertaken within the work environment. Students are required to assess their own level of competency during their placement period which is then discussed and confirmed with their workplace supervisor and placement coordinator.
Assessment Tasks
During your Practical placements – what were some of the diverse groups of people you came into contact with and how did you demonstrate your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with them.
Your answer must demonstrate an understanding of engagement and communication techniques, which are effective when working with young people with a diverse range of presenting issues and experiences. This must include knowledge of :
Your work role
Principles of access and equity
Current issues facing young people
Length: 300 – 500 words.
Due Date: August 1st 2011
Assessment Matrix
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