Course Title: Work effectively with young people

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: HWSS5663C

Course Title: Work effectively with young people

School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4262 - Certificate IV in Youth Work

Course Contact : Jennifer Brooker

Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 4115

Course Contact Email:jennifer.brooker@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 40

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

Not Applicable

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

National Element Code & Title:

CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people

Element:

Address issues associated with the culture of young people

Performance Criteria:

2.1 In all actions and decisions, take into account the culture of the young person
2.2 Consider cultural sensitivities in communication techniques and adapt style and language to accommodate different cultural values and practices
2.3 Evaluate issues in relation to young person's culture, family background and interest and modify approach appropriately
2.4 Select activities and resources to promote cross cultural awareness
2.5 Establish guidelines that are relevant to the culture and background of the young person

Element:

Develop a professional rapport with young people

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Conduct interactions with young people in a fair, just, humane and positive manner
1.2 Use communication strategies with individuals for effective interaction and problem solving
1.3 In all work demonstrate a consistent commitment to young people

Element:

Recognise that youth culture is distinct

Performance Criteria:

3.1 In all interventions, take account of youth culture the young person identifies with
3.2 Select activities and interventions to fit both individual and/or group needs of particular young people
3.3 Assist young people to negotiate positive outcomes within a political framework
3.4 In all interventions, take account of their economic impact on young people
3.5 In all work demonstrate a commitment to addressing any economic disadvantages young people experience


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

This unit will apply to community services work in a range of contexts involving young people.

Classes are held throughout the academic year, at the beginning and towards the end.  This will help the student to consolidate their learning, both in the classroom and during their 240 hours of work placement.


Teaching Schedule

Classes awill be held throughout the academic year. During this time students will participate in a variety of learning experiences designed to consolidate their learning.  Actitivies will be class-based and some assessment tasks will be set to be submitted after the scheduled class times.


Learning Resources

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Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks are directly linked to the competency through class-based assesement tasks and work placement of 240 hours.


Assessment Tasks

Studntes will be asked to partiicpate in a number of class-based assessment tasks including a group presentation, scenarios/simulations, class discussions and written and/or oral tasks.


Assessment Matrix

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