Course Title: Work effectively with young people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: HWSS8099C
Course Title: Work effectively with young people
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: Brunswick 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: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no prerequisites.
Course Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work with and for young people within an ethical, social, political and economic context.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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Learning Outcomes
By completing this unit you will achieve abd demonstrate competence in the following elements:
- Develop a professional rapport with young people
- Address issues associated with the culture of young people
- Recognise that youth culture is distinct
Details of Learning Activities
This course is delivered using a combination of group and individual activities aimed at equipping you with relevant and necessary skills and knowledge for the Youth Work sector.
Teaching Schedule
This course is being delivered during semester one. A timetable will be given to you during Orientation.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All relevant resources will be made available via blackboard and during class.
Overview of Assessment
This unit will be assessed using a combination of in-class tasks, group presentations and individual research assignments. There is an emphasis on students demonstrating their understanding of the techniques used to working with young people. This will be demonstrated through a number of role plays and set scenarios.
Assessment Tasks
A variety of assessment processes are used during this course. All assessment task outlines will be given to you during class.
Assessment Matrix
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