Course Title: Support young people to take collective action
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: HWSS8164C
Course Title: Support young people to take collective action
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
CHCYTH021- Support youth programs
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5428 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne MacKay
Course Contact Phone: +61 399254454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 55
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
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to enable young people to participate in the decision making that affects their life This understanding will enable you to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services. You will focus on the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry.
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: |
CHCYTH020 Support young people to take collective action |
Element: |
1. Encourage and support young people to develop and use networks. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Identify and note young peoples' issues, needs and interests in community issues. 1.2. Encourage and support young people to identify common issues, needs and interests. 1.3. Discuss possibilities for responding to identified common issues, needs and interests. 1.4. Provide opportunities for young people with similar interests and needs. 1.5. Support and encourage young people to identify relationships between their issues, interests and social structures. |
Element: |
2. Support young people to come together to plan collective action. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Map and monitor youth participation processes, including decision making and inclusion processes of groups. 2.2. Provide resources and opportunities to young people to enable them to communicate and interact with others to coordinate planned action. |
Element: |
3. Support young people to identify and form alliances with key stakeholders. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Identify stakeholders interested in issues and strategies. 3.2. Gauge the interest, resources and possible roles of stakeholders. 3.3. Support young people in contacting, informing and negotiating alliances with stakeholders. 3.4. Assist young people and stakeholders to maintain contact and information flow. 3.5. Encourage young people to acknowledge key stakeholder support. |
Element: |
4. Support young people to implement their strategies or action plans. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Provide information to individuals and groups to facilitate better operation of collective networks. 4.2. Offer individual and group support on an ongoing basis. 4.3. Use group processes to monitor progress and adapt and further develop plans. |
Element: |
5. Assist groups to monitor and evaluate strategies. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Support groups to monitor and record progress. 5.2. Assist groups to identify intended and unintended outcomes and consequences of their actions on an ongoing basis. 5.3. Evaluate strategies and group processes. 5.4. Provide reports of outcomes to stakeholders and the organisation. 5.5. Celebrate achievements, including personal development, skills development and social change. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to enable young people to participate in the decision making that affects their life. This unit applies to youth work where the primary concern is to support groups of young people in taking action to meet their needs or responding to community issues.
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
- Placement
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1 |
Topic | Assessment/ Learning Activity due |
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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
CHCYTH021- Support youth programs
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
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 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.
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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