Course Title: Support youth programs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: HWSS6022C

Course Title: Support youth programs

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work

Course Contact: Dianne Mackey

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4454

Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

None

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge 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:

CHCYTH009 Support youth programs

Element:

1. Identify the program required

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Collect evidence to determine the need for a particular program

1.2 Identify and review a range of possible programs to meet the defined needs

1.3 Select a program type based on client needs, organisational criteria and availability of resources

Element:

2. Prepare program plan

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Undertake appropriate strategic planning activities to ensure client needs are met

2.2 Plan activities in consultation with key clients and stakeholders

2.3 Determine operational arrangements for conducting the program and assess their feasibility

2.4 Ensure planning activities reflect accepted good practice in working with young people

2.5 Develop flexible implementation plans to suit a variety of contexts and to cope with contingencies

2.6 Identify appropriate implementation and evaluation strategies in the program plan in consultation with stakeholders

Element:

3. Deliver program

Performance Criteria:


3.1 Implement program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal/statutory requirements

3.2 Provide participants with access to a range of activities suited to their needs and interests

3.3 Implement contingency plans and adapt program to changing needs of participants as required

3.4 Ensure problems in program delivery are addressed promptly

Element:

4. Monitor and evaluate program

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Use appropriate evaluation strategies during and after program and for revision and development

4.2 Collect, organise and report evaluation information in a format which is accessible and meaningful to clients and stakeholders

4.3 Prepare and present reports as required by organisational, funding and other requirements


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This course’s learning activities will be supported and complimented by RMIT’s online learning management tool Blackboard.  Other essential learning activities take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies.  Some learning activities that you may be required to undertake are:

  • Learning activities may include:
    • class exercises to review teacher presentations/videos
    • teacher presentations/lectures
    • analysis/critique of relevant reading material
    • workshops
    • projects
    • group projects
    • peer learning
    • guest presentations by youth workers employed in the industry
    • peer teaching and class presentations
    • group discussion
    • research
    • independent project based work
    • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
    • practical placement


Teaching Schedule

 

Class

Teacher

Topic

Content

Elements of Competency

Resources

Assessment Due Dates

1.


Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

Introduction to youth programs


- Examples of youth programs

- Single day programs

- Term length programs

- Year long programs

- Ongoing and rolling programs

- Purpose of programs

- Organisations that develop and deliver programs




Powerpoint, handouts, case studies, videos

 

2.


Lena Ford and Dom Alford


Using evidence based program planning

 

- How to collect evidence for program planning

- existing data

- new data

- consultation

- emerging need

- Evidence sources

- government

- non-government

- national evidence

- local evidence


CHCYTH009; 1.1


Powerpoint, handouts, guest speaker

 

3.


Lena Ford and Dom Alford


Matching program need to program type.


- Identifying and reviewing possible programs to meet identified need.

- Matching program to client needs, organisational capacity and availability of resources.

- Initial program planning steps

 


CHCYTH009; 1.2 & 1.3


Powerpoint, handouts, case studies, video

 

4.

 

Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 


Fundamentals of program planning


- Using a program planning template

- Synthesising evidence and need to produce a comprehensive program plan.

- Clarifying and planning activities and actions

- Preparation and planning for evaluation

 


CHCYTH009;


Powerpoint, handouts, case studies

 

5.


Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

 

Youth programs best practice


- Ensuring decision making is based on client needs and consultation

- Ensure strategic planning is based on client needs and consultation

- Ensure workers are best placed in their program delivery and development roles.

- Best practice examples for youth programs and group work.

 

 

CHCYTH009; 2.1, 2.2 & 2.4


Powerpoint, handouts, case studies

 

6.

 

Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

How to write a program plan

 

- Review of the program planning template for assessment task 1

- Begin Assessment Task 1 in class

 

 

 

 

Powerpoint, handouts, case studies

Assessment Task 1: Youth Work Project Planning Template 

7.

 

Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

Planning for problems, contingencies and program changes

 

 

- Integrating flexibility into your plan

- Conducting basic assessments to plan for problems.

- Addressing program implementation problems early

- Conducting rolling evaluations and reviews to ensure programs and tracking appropriately

- Work on assessment task 1

 

 

CHCYTH009; 2.4, 2.5, 3.1 & 3.5

 

Powerpoint, handouts, case studies

 

8.

 

Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

Youth Program Evaluations

 

- How to evaluate youth programs.

- Planning for evaluation.

- Different evaluation types;

- Impact

- Outcome

- Process

- Create evaluation processes and ideas.

- Work on assessment task 1

 

 

CHCYTH009; 2.6, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1 & 4.2

 

Powerpoint, handouts, case studies

Work on assessment task 1 

9.

 

Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

Assessment catch up time

 

Extra time to work on assessments for this and other units with a teacher to support work.

 

 

Powerpoint, handouts, case studies

 

 

10.

 

Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

Assessment catch up time

 

Introduce AT2

 

Extra time to work on assessments for this and other units with a teacher to support work.

 

 

 

 

Powerpoint, handouts, case studies

 

 

11.

 

Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

Welcome back from break/placement

 

Recap and feedback on Assessment Task 1

 

 

 

-   Reflecting and reporting on youth programs for funding bodies, management, stakeholders etc

- Implementing programs in accordance with program plan, organisational guidelines and legal/statutory requirements

 

CHCYTH009; 3.1 & 4.3

 

Powerpoint, handouts, case studies

Preparing for assessment task 2 

12.

 

Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

 

Assessment task 2

 

- Preparing for assessment task 2; youth program written and oral report.

 

 

Powerpoint, handouts, case studies

Assessment task 2 written and oral presentation  s due.  

13.

 

Lena Ford and Dom Alford

 

 

Recap and assessments

 

- Assessment task 2 preparation and oral presentations

 

 

Assessment task 2 written and oral presentation  s due. 

 

 

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.


Overview of Assessment

 

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to MyRMIT for assessment criteria).

Assessments will include:

 

Assessment

Assessment Type

Word limit or equivalent

Assessment one

 Complete a youth work program planning and evaluation template 

1050-1500

Assessment two

Complete a program planning template for your placement program

Oral presentation

Assessment three

WIL work placement (240 hours)

WIL work placement assessment tasks  

 

 

1000-1200 words

 -       assessment requirements aligned to WIL activities.

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.

 

A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca


Assessment Tasks

Complete a youth work program planning and evaluation template for a program for a group of young people. Complete a program planning template for a program you worked on during placement

Assessment

Assessment Type

Word limit or equivalent

Assessment one

 Complete a youth work program planning and evaluation template for a program for a group of young people.

1050-1500

Assessment two

Complete a program planning template for a program you worked on during placement

Oral presentation

Assessment three

WIL work placement (240 hours)

WIL work placement report

Work place simulation 

Work place observation

Third party report

 

 

 

1000-1200 words


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant course. These are available from the Program Co-ordinator.

Other Information

Work Integrated Learning

This is a Work Integrated Learning course in which you will complete a 240 hour placement in an organisation, undertaking the kinds of professional tasks you could expect in your work after graduation.

Police Check

You must obtain evidence of a satisfactory National Police Records Check before undertaking work placements and will need to pay the associated costs.

or

You may be required to obtain a satisfactory National Police Records Check at the request of their placement agency.

Working with Children

You must provide evidence of a satisfactory Working with Children check before undertaking work placements and will need to pay the associated costs.

or

You may be required to obtain a satisfactory Working with Children Check at the request of their placement agency.

Immunisation

You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation for certain diseases before undertaking work placement. You will need to discuss the specific requirements of your placement with the course coordinator and/or WIL practitioner and will need to pay the associated costs for immunisation.

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions 

You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted in hardcopy. For every piece of work submitted online you will complete an e-Declaration. The signed cover sheet or e-Declaration acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Attendance

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for Special Consideration

If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Assessment Appeals

If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:

  1. a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
  2. b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
  3. c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).

Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Examples of plagiarism include:

  • Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
  • Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
  • Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
  • Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
  • Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
  • Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
  • Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
  • Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy –  http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22

Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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