Unit of competency Outline
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Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCYTH402A
CHCYTH402A
State Code
D2739
D2739
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
090505 - Youth Work
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work in the youth work contextThe unit focuses on the historical and contemporary youth sector practice and understanding of the current status of young peopleThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work in the youth work contextThe unit focuses on the historical and contemporary youth sector practice and understanding of the current status of young people
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply understanding of the social, historical, economic, legal and political contexts of young people
- 1.1 Assess and respond to the needs of young people within the context of their experiences
- 1.2 Research, analyse and maintain up to date knowledge and awareness of the social, political , economic and legal contexts of young people
- 1.3 Research, analyse and apply understanding of youth policy in practices of youth work
- 1.4 Apply understanding of the historical and cultural constructs of youth and the changing context of young people
2 Apply understanding of the context of youth work
- 2.1 Apply knowledge of youth contexts to youth work practice
- 2.2 Identify legal frameworks which impact on context of youth work
- 2.3 Research, maintain and apply models and frameworks of youth work in a variety of youth work contexts
- 2.4 Develop a comprehensive understanding of the youth sector
3 Work within the core values and practice frameworks of youth work
- 3.1 Assess core youth work practice values to ensure supports and interventions are young person-centred
- 3.2 Apply practice frameworks to maximise support for the young person as a unique individual
- 3.3 Demonstrate support for the young person's rights and safety including access and equity of services
4 Work with understanding of the impact of values in determining the approach to working with young people
- 4.1 Identify, and reflect on own values and experiences which may impact on approaches to youth work
- 4.2 Work with awareness of organisation values
- 4.3 Match interventions and supports appropriate to the young persons own values
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Contexts of young people
Social and cultural construct of youth
Historical, economic, political and social contexts of young people
Young people in the media
Socioeconomic status of young people
Rights needs and responsibilities of young people
Young people as the primary client
Stereotyping of young people
Research, analyse and apply understanding of youth policyincludes:
Statutory frameworks of youth work
Historical and social contexts of youth work e.g. changing attitudes to young people, changing approaches to working with young people, social exclusion
Current issues in youth policy and young people's experiences of all social policy e.g. health
Changing contexts of young people
Economic context - disadvantage, poverty, income, employment, government economic policy, distribution of resources and opportunities
Political context - youth social policy
Changing social policy contexts impacting on young people and their environment today and in the future
A basic understanding of formal ideologies
Youth work practice may include:
Case management
Programmed intervention
Classification and review
Need and risk assessment
Reporting and referring systems
Protective care
Residential care, such as in a family group home
Individual work
Group work
Community work
Community development
The context of youth work may include:
Centre based - appointment based
Drop in centres, recreational facilities
Housing and residential services
Outreach and home visits, street, parks
Schools
On line youth work, web based, emails, discussion rooms
Telephone
Models and frameworks of youth work may include:
Rights based
Empowerment
Community Development
Client-centred approaches
Client self determination
Education
Basic understanding of the theories of youth development and youth work
Youth sector includes:
Young people
Youth workers
Government services
Non government services
Youth sector peaks
Funding bodies
Relevant levels of accountability
Youth work practice valuesmay include:
The values of:
youth workers
young people and their peers
key stakeholders in young people's lives
workplaces
colleagues
other workers and services
community
others
Social justice, fairness, honesty and respect
Consider the whole context
Work with young people in partnership
Work towards 'power with' not 'power over'
Self agency/ young person directed practice
Transparency and transparent boundaries
Be non-judgemental
Engage with diversity and difference
Integrity, acceptance, equity and equality
Valuing the person
Focus on strengths and capacities
Notice change and achievement
Recognise the person first not just their issues
Work collaboratively
Young person's rights include:
Young people's rights as documented in the UN convention on the rights of the child
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Contexts of young people
Social and cultural construct of youth
Historical, economic, political and social contexts of young people
Young people in the media
Socioeconomic status of young people
Rights needs and responsibilities of young people
Young people as the primary client
Stereotyping of young people
Research, analyse and apply understanding of youth policyincludes:
Statutory frameworks of youth work
Historical and social contexts of youth work e.g. changing attitudes to young people, changing approaches to working with young people, social exclusion
Current issues in youth policy and young people's experiences of all social policy e.g. health
Changing contexts of young people
Economic context - disadvantage, poverty, income, employment, government economic policy, distribution of resources and opportunities
Political context - youth social policy
Changing social policy contexts impacting on young people and their environment today and in the future
A basic understanding of formal ideologies
Youth work practice may include:
Case management
Programmed intervention
Classification and review
Need and risk assessment
Reporting and referring systems
Protective care
Residential care, such as in a family group home
Individual work
Group work
Community work
Community development
The context of youth work may include:
Centre based - appointment based
Drop in centres, recreational facilities
Housing and residential services
Outreach and home visits, street, parks
Schools
On line youth work, web based, emails, discussion rooms
Telephone
Models and frameworks of youth work may include:
Rights based
Empowerment
Community Development
Client-centred approaches
Client self determination
Education
Basic understanding of the theories of youth development and youth work
Youth sector includes:
Young people
Youth workers
Government services
Non government services
Youth sector peaks
Funding bodies
Relevant levels of accountability
Youth work practice valuesmay include:
The values of:
youth workers
young people and their peers
key stakeholders in young people's lives
workplaces
colleagues
other workers and services
community
others
Social justice, fairness, honesty and respect
Consider the whole context
Work with young people in partnership
Work towards 'power with' not 'power over'
Self agency/ young person directed practice
Transparency and transparent boundaries
Be non-judgemental
Engage with diversity and difference
Integrity, acceptance, equity and equality
Valuing the person
Focus on strengths and capacities
Notice change and achievement
Recognise the person first not just their issues
Work collaboratively
Young person's rights include:
Young people's rights as documented in the UN convention on the rights of the child
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the organisation and individual context within which work takes place
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resource requirements for assessment of this unit include access to:
a workplace or an accurately simulated environment where assessment may take place
Method of assessment:
Knowledge testing and simulation exercises conducted in a training program
Observation of performance in routine workplace activities
Documentation and products produced as part of routine work activities
Observation and documentation from specially conducted assignments based on routine work requirements
Observations from supervisors, colleagues, clients, youth, health and welfare support agencies, specialist staff
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the organisation and individual context within which work takes place
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resource requirements for assessment of this unit include access to:
a workplace or an accurately simulated environment where assessment may take place
Method of assessment:
Knowledge testing and simulation exercises conducted in a training program
Observation of performance in routine workplace activities
Documentation and products produced as part of routine work activities
Observation and documentation from specially conducted assignments based on routine work requirements
Observations from supervisors, colleagues, clients, youth, health and welfare support agencies, specialist staff
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3286 | CHCYTH2C | Provide care and protection for young people | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8615 | CHCYTH402B | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context | Unit of competency |
