Course Title: Support youth programs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: HWSS5646C

Course Title: Support youth programs

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5290 - Diploma of Education Support

Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4838

Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Fiona Dean: Teacher
fiona.dean@rmit.edu.au
99254650

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

No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.

Course Description

This course describes the knowledge and skills 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:

CHCYTH505D Support youth programs

Element:

1. Identify the activity / program required

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Assess need for a particular program from relevant evidence collected
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, organisation's criteria and availability of resources

Element:

2. Prepare activity / 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 Include appropriate implementation and evaluation strategies in the activity/program plan
2.5 Ensure planning activities reflect accepted good practice in working with young people

 

Element:

3. Deliver activity / 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 Develop flexible implementation plans to suit a variety of contexts and to cope with contingencies
3.4 Adapt program to changing needs of participants as required
3.5 Ensure problems in program delivery are addressed promptly

Element:

4. Evaluate activity program

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Define criteria to judge effectiveness of program in consultation with clients and stakeholders
4.2 Routinely use appropriate evaluation strategies during and after program and for revision and development
4.3 Collect, organise and report evaluation information in a format which is accessible and meaningful to clients and stakeholders
4.4 Prepare and present reports as required


Learning Outcomes


Develop the knowledge and skills required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups


Details of Learning Activities

The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
Group discussion
Research assignments
Guest speakers
Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
Individual and group projects- Completion of Projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency.
Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations


Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources
Semester 1

Week 1-4
Legal and safety requirements related to activities and programs for youth
Relevant funding sources supporting youth programs
Cross cultural communication and negotiation
Identifying youth support activities/programs required

Discussion, Q&A activities, Evidence Guide

Week 5-8
Assessing need for a particular program from relevant evidence collected
Identifying, reviewing a range of possible programs to meet the defined needs
Selecting a program type based on client needs, organisation’s criteria and availability of resources
Recognising the target groups relevant to the worker and the activity or program

Discussion, Q&A activities,
Project 1 – Research/Q&A

Week 9-12
Preparing activity / program plan
Consulting with relevant stakeholders
Coordination and management of programs
Implementation and evaluation strategies in the activity/program plan
Discussion, Q&A activities

Week 13-16
Delivering support youth activity / program
Implementing program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal /
statutory requirements
Discussion, Q&A activities

Week 17-20
Providing range of activities suited to needs and interests
Adapting programs to changing contexts and participant needs
Reflecting on own experiences supporting youth programs

Progress interview – Evidence guide, Q&A activities, Project 1, Evidence of practical experience supporting youth programs; e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party,


Semester 2
Week 1-4
Working with individuals and groups
Undertaking autonomous work and team work
Conflict resolution/negotiation and mediation
Addressing problems and challenges
Discussion, Q&A activities

Week 5-8
Evaluating activity program
Collecting and analysing data, information
Defining criteria to judge effectiveness of program in consultation with clients and stakeholders

Discussion, Q&A activities
Project 2 – Research/Scenarios/Q&A Activities

Week 9-12
Using appropriate evaluation strategies during and after program and for revision and development
Preparing and presenting reports as required
Advocacy and its relevance to supporting youth programs

Discussion, Q&A activities
Oral Presentation (oral and/or written)

Week 13-16
Working with and through community leaders
Collecting, organising and reporting evaluation information to clients and stakeholders
Acting on feedback and evaluation information
Discussion, Q&A activities

Week 17-20
Issues and challenges related to supporting youth programs
Reviewing and reflecting on own experiences supporting youth programs
Ways to increase the support of youth programs

Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :
Evidence Guide, Q&A activities, Project 1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience supporting youth programs; e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Third party, Oral presentation (oral and/or written)
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
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.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc


Assessment Tasks

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency.
These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
 

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