Course Title: Support youth programs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: HWSS5646C
Course Title: Support youth programs
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5290 - Diploma of Education Support
Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4838
Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Dean: Teacher

fiona.dean@rmit.edu.au

99254650
Nominal Hours: 150
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
No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH505D Support youth programs |
Element: |
1. Identify the activity / program required |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Assess need for a particular program from relevant evidence collected |
Element: |
2. Prepare activity / program plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Undertake appropriate strategic planning activities to ensure client needs are met |
Element: |
3. Deliver activity / program |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Implement program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal / statutory requirements |
Element: |
4. Evaluate activity program |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Define criteria to judge effectiveness of program in consultation with clients and stakeholders |
Learning Outcomes
Develop the knowledge and skills required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups
Details of Learning Activities
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities: 

Group discussion 

Research assignments

Guest speakers

Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios

Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations
Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency. 

Workplacement
Your program consists of a combination of learning activities through a range of delivery methods including: face to face teaching, online activities and Directed Study and you are expected to participate in workplacement. You work independently to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit.
Your experiences through relevant work and work placement during the program are a very important part of your learning and assessment. Your RMIT teacher will organise Professional conversations with you during the program where you have the opportunity to expand on your workplacement experiences as part of evidence for relevant assessment. You will also receive feedback from your mentor/supervisor and third party evidence. You are expected to attend workplacement regularly and the attendance schedule can be negotiated between you, your RMIT teacher and workplacement supervisor/mentor.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources
Semester 1
Week 1
Legal and safety requirements related to activities and programs for youth
E1
Week 2
Relevant funding sources supporting youth programs
E1, E2
Week 3
Cross cultural communication and negotiation
E1, E2
Week 4
Identifying youth support activities/programs required
E1, E2
Week 5
Assessing need for a particular program from relevant evidence collected
E1, E2
Week 6
Identifying, reviewing a range of possible programs to meet the defined needs
E1, E2
Week 7
Selecting a program type based on client needs, organisation’s criteria and availability of resources
E1, E2
Week 8
Recognising the target groups relevant to the worker and the activity or program
Week 9
Preparing activity / program plan
E2
Week 10
Consulting with relevant stakeholders
E2
Week 11
Coordination and management of programs
E2, E3
Week 12
Implementation and evaluation strategies in the activity/program plan
E3, E4
Week 13
Delivering support youth activity / program
E3, E4
Week 14
Implementing program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal /
statutory requirements
E3, E4
Week 15
Providing range of activities suited to needs and interests
Adapting programs to changing contexts and participant needs
E3, E4
Semester 2
Week 1
Working with individuals and groups
E3, E4
Week 2
Undertaking autonomous work and team work
E3, E4
Week 3
Conflict resolution/negotiation and mediation
E3, E4
Week 4
Addressing problems and challenges
E3, E4
Week 5
Evaluating activity program
E4
Week 6
Collecting and analysing data, information
E4
Week 7
Defining criteria to judge effectiveness of program in consultation with clients and stakeholders
E4
Week 8
Evaluation strategies during and after program
E4
Week 9
Revision and development of program
E3, E4
Week 10
Preparing and presenting reports as required
E3, E4
Week 11
Advocacy and its relevance to supporting youth programs
E3, E4
Week 12
Community leaders
E3, E4
Week 13
Working with and through community leaders
E3, E4
Week 14
Collecting, organising and reporting evaluation information
E3, E4
Week 15
Acting on feedback and evaluation information
Issues and challenges related to supporting youth programs
E4
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this unit. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the City/Brunswick Library)
• USB (Memory stick
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
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 the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice 

• Oral or written questioning 

• Assignments and projects 

• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise of documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files 

• Review of work produced through work-based or course activities 

• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer 

Assessment task 1. Portfolio evidence Part A (Preview of Portfolio/Interview) Week 5
Part B (Preview of Portfolio/Interview) Sem 1 Week 10 Sem 2 Week 8
Part C (Final presentation of Portfolio/Interview) Sem 2 Week 15
Assessment task 2. Assignment- Part A Written and/or oral presentation - Support Youth Programs- Week 10
Assessment task 3: Work placement observation/demonstration
Part A Workplacement visits During Sem 1 Weeks 1-15 Sem 2 Weeks 1-15
Part B: Professional conversations. Sem 1 Week 1-15 Sem 2 Weeks 1-15
Part C: Third party evidence/Feedback from supervisor/mentor at work placement - Week 1-15 Week 1-15
Assessment task 2 Cont.: Part B Oral presentation - Experiences Supporting Youth Programs- Sem 2 Week 7
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. The assessment mapping grids for units will be available online for students to access.
Other Information
All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
Attendance - The major learning experience involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities; are given information for assessment tasks and in some cases even do assessment tasks, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students will be asked to attend mid semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator.
Special Consideration - All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please see the RMIT website for further information.www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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