Course Title: Support youth programs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: HWSS8161C
Course Title: Support youth programs
Important Information:
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;
CHCDEV005- Analyse the impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCYTH020- Support young people to take collective action
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5428 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne MacKay
Course Contact Phone: +61399254454
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
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 Requirement
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent)
OR
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 devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate youth activities and programs for individuals and groups.
There is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component so you are required to finish the work placements
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH021 Support youth programs |
Element: |
1. Identify the youth program required. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Collect, analyse and review evidence to determine the need for a youth program. 1.2. Identify and review possible youth programs to meet the defined needs. 1.3. Select youth program based on individual and group needs, organisational policies and procedures and available resources. |
Element: |
2. Prepare youth program plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Plan activities in consultation with key persons and stakeholders to ensure young people's needs are met. 2.2. Determine operational arrangements for conducting the youth program and assess feasibility. 2.3. Ensure planning activities reflect industry standards for working with young people. 2.4. Develop flexible implementation plans to suit contexts and contingencies of stakeholders. 2.5. Identify evaluation strategies in the youth program plan in consultation with stakeholders. |
Element: |
3. Deliver youth program. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Implement youth program in accordance with program plan, organisational policies and procedures, and legal and statutory requirements. 3.2. Provide participants with access to activities suited to their needs and interests. 3.3. Implement contingency plans and adapt youth program to meet the changing needs of participants. 3.4. Address problems in youth program delivery promptly. |
Element: |
4. Monitor and evaluate youth program.
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Use evaluation strategies during and after youth program and for revision and development. 4.2. Collect, organise and report evaluation information in a format which is accessible and meaningful to young people and stakeholders. 4.3. Prepare and present reports as required by organisational policies and procedures, and funding and legislative requirements. Foundation skills |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
- target groups relevant to the work context and the program
- types and content of common youth activities and programs relevant to the work context
- legal and safety requirements as they relate to youth activities and programs
- strategies and techniques for evaluation of youth programs
- funding sources for youth programs
- organisational policies and procedures
- techniques for writing complete and accurate reports.
Details of Learning Activities
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.
For the WIL units:
Workplace delivery and/or assessment
The integration of work based Learning, and academic learning will allow you to solve authentic industry problems or address real issues faced in organisations.
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to Point 6 Early Termination of Placements in the Work Integrated Learning Procedure.
In this course your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context.
As part of this unit you are required to be observed undertaking learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration, practical exercises and placement. 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. It is required that you attend your 200 hours placement within the allocated time frame.
You must attend timetabled classes and complete required assessments in order to be eligible for an RMIT assessor to observe.
This course will have face to face on campus sessions.
In-class activities:
- Teacher directed classroom learning activities
- Teacher directed group activities/projects
- Class and group discussion
- Class activities to review discussions/lectures
- Role play scenarios
- Guest Speakers for the Youth Work & Community sector
Out-of-class activities:
- Independent assessment-based work,
- Reading and research
- Independent study
- 200 hours of Placement
Teaching Schedule
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Semester 1 Class 1 |
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Class 2 |
· Sociological Factors impacting young people in Australia. · Social disadvantage and inequality · Social stratification and stereotypes · major social and cultural institutions in Australian society and their societal functions. |
Learning Activity |
Class 3 |
Topic 2: Sociological issues impacting young people in Australia · Major sociological issues · Social polices to address sociological issues · Social and political theories
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Class 4 |
Topic 3: Collective Action and Youth Participation · Collective action: Concepts and process · Support young people to plan and facilitate collective action · Support young people to work in a group to achieve their collective action goals · Youth workers role in supporting young people to take collective action
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Class 5 |
Assessment Task 1 Discuss and support Assessment Task 1 Placement support
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Assessment Task 1 |
Class 6 |
Topic 4: Plan and facilitate Youth Programs • Collect evidence to determine the need for a particular program • Program planning • Developing program budgets • Finding the funding • Developing program evaluation plans • Contingency Plans • Sessions plans · Risk assessment for youth events • Facilitating your event
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Class 7 & 8 |
Topic 4 Plan and facilitate Youth Programs continuing
Introduce Assessment Task 2,3,4 |
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Class 9 & 10 |
Complete Assessment Task 2 in class |
Assessment Task 2 |
Semester 2 | ||
Class 1 |
Revision and review Revisit the concepts from Semester 1 Placement support Revisit Task 3,4
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Class 2 |
Topic 5: Monitoring and evaluation of Youth programs, Program review
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Class 3 |
Reflection of your program facilitation and complete Assessment Task 3 in class |
Assessment Task 3 |
Class 4 |
Assessment Task 4 • Support with logbooks • Placement reflections |
Assessment Task 4 |
Class 5 |
Re-submissions support & finalising placement observations |
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Class 6 |
Re-submissions support & finalising placement observations End of the year celebrations |
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
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;
CHCDEV005- Analyse the impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCYTH020- Support young people to take collective action
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.
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
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 tasks need to be completed for this unit are:
Assessment Task 1: Research and Reflective questions
Assessment Task 2: Plan and develop youth programs
Assessment Task 3: Facilitate and Evaluate Youth Programs
Assessment Task 4: Placement observation and logbook
in this course your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context.
As part of this course, you are required to undertake 200 hours of placement supervised learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.
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:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises, 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.
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.
Placement-WIL (Work Integrated Learning)
Workplace delivery and/or assessment
The integration of work based Learning, and academic learning will allow you to solve authentic industry problems or address real issues faced in organisations.
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to Point 6 Early Termination of Placements in the Work Integrated Learning Procedure.
In this course your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context.
As part of this unit you are required to be observed undertaking learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration, practical exercises and placement. 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. It is required that you attend your 200 hours placement within the allocated time frame.
You must attend timetabled classes and complete required assessments in order to be eligible for an RMIT assessor to observe.
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
To commence your placement which is a mandatory requirement for this course, you need a current working with children check and police check
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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