Course Title: Engage respectfully with young people

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: HWSS5768C

Course Title: Engage respectfully with young people

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

CHCPRT025- Identify and report children and young people at risk

CHCYTH014-Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5428 - Diploma of Youth Work

Course Contact: Joseph Osimobi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1432

Course Contact Email: joseph.osimobi@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date of the program

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification, but there are-

Academic Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent)

At least 6 months’ full time work experience in any field (or part-time equivalent)

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with children and young people in work roles with a specific focus on young people.

This unit applies to workers who engage with young people and use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in 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.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people
Element:	1. Communicate effectively with young people.
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Consider youth culture and subcultures of the young person in all actions and decisions 2.2 Consider the young person's individual development in all actions and decisions 2.3 Evaluate issues in relation to young person's culture and modify approaches appropriately 2.4 Select activities and resources to promote awareness, respect the young person and value diversity 2.5 Establish guidelines that are relevant to the culture and background of the young person
Element:	2. Respond to youth cultures and subcultures and young person's own development.
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Listen to the young person to gain understanding of their experiences 1.2 Foster communication exchanges that support the development of trust and rapport 1.3 Process information about the young person's situation from their perspective 1.4 Use a range of appropriate communication strategies to engage with young people 1.5 Consider cultural sensitivities in communication techniques and adapt style and language to accommodate different cultural values and practices 1.6 Maintain young person's confidentiality in the context that the young person is the primary stakeholder
Element:	3. Work with the young person as the focus.
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Identify opportunities to reflect on own interactions and practices with young people 4.2 Recognise areas where own biases, background and opinions may have impacted on work with the young person 4.3 Seek opportunities to address any concerns or areas for development
Element:	4. Critically reflect on own practice and values.
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Apply youth-centred practices when working with young people 3.2 Respect the rights, needs and responsibilities of the young person 3.3 Explain worker rights and responsibilities to the young person as necessary 3.4 Establish a professional relationship and boundary expectations with the client 3.5 Identify and manage power inequities in the professional relationship 3.6 Apply principles of ethical decision-making in working with young people

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with children and young people in work roles with a specific focus on young people.

Details of Learning Activities

This course will have face to face on campus sessions

In-class activities:

Teacher directed classroom learning activities

teacher directed group activities/projects

group discussion

class activities to review discussions/lectures

role play

Guest Speakers

Out-of-class activities:

independent assessment -based work,

Reading and research

independent study

Teaching Schedule

	Topic	Assessment Due
	Topic 1 Engage respectfully and Work effectively with young people
	Topic 2 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
	Discuss Assessment Task 1 Knowledge questions and Assessment Task 2 Research	Assessment Task 1
	Topic 3 Mandatory reporting and responding to disclosure- Legal and Ethical consideration, duty of care, facilitate support
	Discuss and prepare Assessment Task 3 Role play	Assessment Task 2
	Assessment Task 3 Role play
	Assessment Task 3 Role play	Assessment Task 3
	Discuss and prep for Assessment Task 4
	Complete Assessment Task 4	Assessment Task 4
	Support with Re submissions

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The Learning Lab

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

English for uni workshops

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

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.

Assessment will include:

1 of 4 Knowledge Questions and Answers

2 of 4 Research Report

3 of 4 Group Activity Role Play

4 of 4 Youth at-risk Role Play

Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved

NYC: Not Yet Competent

DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

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)

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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams

Overview of Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

CHCPRT025- Identify and report children and young people at risk

CHCYTH014-Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

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.

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

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. 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.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.

The assessment Rubric is Available in Canvas.

Other Information

Attendance:

This unit is part of The Diploma of Youth Work program. Your program consists of face to face classes, including unsupervised Directed Study, you are required to participate in compulsory work placement. It is strongly advised you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.

It is required that you attend all timetabled sessions. You must attend a minimum of 80% of all classes in order to successfully complete each unit.

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully

information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.

Special consideration:

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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