Course Title: Youth Work 2: Field Education 1 (Engaging in Industry)

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Youth Work 2: Field Education 1 (Engaging in Industry)

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS2230

City Campus

Undergraduate

365H Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Sarah Williams

Course Coordinator Phone: +61(3) 99251670

Course Coordinator Email: sarah.williams2@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 8. Floor 10

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses 

Successful completion of HWSS2229 - Youth Work 1: An introduction to the Field.

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

For your information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.


Course Description

This is a skills-based course, which explores the development of practical capabilities needed in youth work practice. The skills and knowledge developed prepare you for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) field education placement experiences.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

In course you will develop the following program learning outcomes: 

  • Apply interdisciplinary bodies of theoretical knowledge and practical wisdom and skills to the scholarship of Youth Studies, praxis of Youth Work and orientation to professional human services
  • Engage responsibly and ethically in professional relationships, whilst at-tending to the wide range of complex issues regarding young people and other key stakeholders, in the execution of your duty of care 


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Develop and practice a critical application of youth work knowledges, skills and models of practice required for WIL placements and working in the youth sector.

2. Begin to become a 'reflective youth worker practitioner' by learning and practicing the relevant theory and skills. 

3. Begin to establish a youth worker identity in preparation for placement and employment.

4. Prepare for your WIL placement by learning and practicing the necessary attributes for a youth worker under supervision.  


Overview of Learning Activities

This course prepares you for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities in the following years of your program. Drawing upon classroom-based skills development activities and associated theoretical knowledge, you will develop an understanding of the practical abilities needed to work with young people and be able to apply these in a classroom setting. You will participate in class-based interactive small-group activities, engage in associated discussions and share insights with peers.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. This includes resources such as weekly readings, assessment supports, requirements for workshop and seminar participation and notes from classes.

The University Library has extensive resources for Youth Work students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

Assessment Tasks  

Task 1: Video: Communication skills with young people, 40%, CLO 1,2,3&4 

Task 2: Case Note & Role Play Reflection, 40%, CLO 1,2,3&4 

Task 3: Placement Preparation Tasks, 20%, CLO 3 

 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.