Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4429 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Title: Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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.Important Information:
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;
CHCPRT025- Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCYTH013-Engage respectfully with young people
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS5769C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2024, Term2 2024, Term1 2025, Term2 2025 |
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in the youth work context.
The unit focuses on historical and contemporary youth sector practice and understanding of the current status of young people.
This unit applies to work undertaken in all youth work roles where the young person is the primary client.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
Elements: |
1.1. Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, cultural, political, economic and legal contexts of young people. 1.2. Research, analyse and apply youth policy in practices of youth work. 1.3. Seek information about, and reflect upon, the intergenerational influences on behaviour and world view. 1.4. Interpret and apply historical and cultural perceptions of youth and the changing context of young people to youth work practice. 2.1. Interpret and apply youth contexts to youth work practice. 2.2. Identify legal frameworks which impact on context of youth work. 2.3. Research and apply models and frameworks of youth work in youth work contexts. 2.4. Interpret youth sector policy and its local impact. 3.1. Ensure supports and interventions are young person-centred. 3.2. Apply practice frameworks to maximise support for the young person as both unique and embedded in social systems. 3.3. Support young person's agency and right to self-determination. 3.4. Identify risks that impact young people. 3.5. Identify opportunities for providing dignity to young people and their support systems. 4.1. Critically reflect on own values and experiences which may impact on approaches to youth work. 4.2. Identify privilege and adversities that influence own attitudes, expectations and assumptions in relation to young people. 4.3. Work within organisational policies, procedures and scope while also advocating for young people. 4.4. Ensure interventions and supports match the young person's own values. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency and performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in the youth work context.
The unit focuses on historical and contemporary youth sector practice and understanding of the current status of young people.
This unit applies to work undertaken in all youth work roles where the young person is the primary client.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Overview of Assessment
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;
CHCPRT025- Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCYTH013-Engage respectfully with young people
Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.