Course Title: Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: HWSS6017C
Course Title: Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +613 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
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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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to work in the youth work context. You will focus on historical and contemporary youth sector practice and understanding of the current status of young people.
This unit is taught and assessed with:
CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Students typically complete 160 hours of Placement for this unit
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
Element: |
1. Apply understanding of the social, historical, economic, legal and political contexts of young people |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Assess and respond to the needs of young people within the context of their experiences 1.2 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of young people 1.3 Research, analyse and apply understanding of youth policy in practices of youth work 1.4 Apply understanding of the historical and cultural constructs of youth and the changing context of young people |
Element: |
2. Apply understanding of the context of youth work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply knowledge of youth contexts to youth work practice 2.2 Identify legal frameworks which impact on context of youth work 2.3 Research, maintain and apply models and frameworks of youth work in a variety of youth work contexts 2.4 Develop a comprehensive understanding of the youth sector |
Element: |
3. Work within the core values and practice frameworks of youth work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess core youth work practice values to ensure supports and interventions are young person-centred 3.2 Apply practice frameworks to maximise support for the young person as a unique individual 3.3 Demonstrate support for the young person's rights and safety including access and equity of services |
Element: |
4. Work with understanding of the impact of values in determining the approach to working with young people |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify and reflect on own values and experiences which may impact on approaches to youth work 4.2 Work with awareness of organisation's values 4.3 Make sure interventions and supports are appropriate to the young person |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the below elements.
1. Apply understanding of the social, historical, economic, legal and political contexts of young people |
1.1 Assess and respond to the needs of young people within the context of their experiences 1.2 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of young people 1.3 Research, analyse and apply understanding of youth policy in practices of youth work 1.4 Apply understanding of the historical and cultural constructs of youth and the changing context of young people |
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2. Apply understanding of the context of youth work |
2.1 Apply knowledge of youth contexts to youth work practice 2.2 Identify legal frameworks which impact on context of youth work 2.3 Research, maintain and apply models and frameworks of youth work in a variety of youth work contexts 2.4 Develop a comprehensive understanding of the youth sector |
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3. Work within the core values and practice frameworks of youth work |
3.1 Assess core youth work practice values to ensure supports and interventions are young person-centred 3.2 Apply practice frameworks to maximise support for the young person as a unique individual 3.3 Demonstrate support for the young person’s rights and safety including access and equity of services |
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4. Work with understanding of the impact of values in determining the approach to working with young people |
4.1 Identify and reflect on own values and experiences which may impact on approaches to youth work 4.2 Work with awareness of organisation’s values 4.3 Make sure interventions and supports are appropriate to the young person’s own values |
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be a blended delivery with face to face on campus sessions and online via Canvas/Collaborate Ultra sessions
In-class (campus-based and online classroom) activities:
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- group discussion
- class activities to review discussions/lectures
- role play activities
Out-of-class activities:
- independent assessment -based work, research
- independent study
- Assessment based Group work
- Placement
Teaching Schedule
Topic |
Assessment Due date |
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Topic 1 Engage respectfully and Work effectively with young people
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Week 2 |
Topic 1 Engage respectfully and Work effectively with young people
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Week 3 |
Topic 2 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
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Week 4 |
Topic 2 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
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Week 5 |
Complete Task 1 in class.
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Week 6 |
Discuss Task 2 part A and complete in class
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Assessment Task 1 |
Week 7 |
Discuss Assessment Task 3 Role play and Task 4 (Placement task |
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Week 8 |
Role play Prep in class/ practice role play |
Assessment Task 2 |
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Week 9
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Role play |
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Week 10 |
Role play |
Assessment Task 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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Overview of Assessment
Students must complete required hours of work placement supported by RMIT to achieve competency in these units. These units support students learning and assessment in the workplace.
Assessment Task 1 Research questions
Assessment Task 2 Workplace investigation
Assessment Task 3 Workplace observation/Role play
Assessment Task 4 Workplace observation
Completed Logbook also need to submit to successfully complete the assessment requirements
Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: You should refer to the assessment plan which is available on Canvas for details of each assessment task and for detailed assessment criteria.
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
You will be 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.
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 Equitable Learning Unit if you would like to find out more (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services)
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Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 Research questions
Assessment Task 2 Workplace investigation
Assessment Task 3 Workplace observation/Role play
Assessment Task 4 Workplace observation
Assessment Matrix
Available on Canvas
Other Information
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