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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
CHCYTH014
State Code
OEK03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
090505 - Youth Work
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in the youth work context.The unit focuses on historical and contemporary youth sector practice and understanding of the current status of young people.This unit applies to work undertaken in all youth work 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.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret and apply social, cultural, historical, economic, legal, political contexts and influence of dominant discourses in perception of young people.
  • 1.1. Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, cultural, political, economic and legal contexts of young people.
  • 1.2. Research, analyse and apply youth policy in practices of youth work.
  • 1.3. Seek information about, and reflect upon, the intergenerational influences on behaviour and world view.
  • 1.4. Interpret and apply historical and cultural perceptions of youth and the changing context of young people to youth work practice.
2. Interpret and apply context of youth work drawing on critical youth work theory and practice.
  • 2.1. Interpret and apply youth contexts to youth work practice.
  • 2.2. Identify legal frameworks which impact on context of youth work.
  • 2.3. Research and apply models and frameworks of youth work in youth work contexts.
  • 2.4. Interpret youth sector policy and its local impact.
3. Work within youth work frameworks and practices.
  • 3.1. Ensure supports and interventions are young person-centred.
  • 3.2. Apply practice frameworks to maximise support for the young person as both unique and embedded in social systems.
  • 3.3. Support young person’s agency and right to self-determination.
  • 3.4. Identify risks that impact young people.
  • 3.5. Identify opportunities for providing dignity to young people and their support systems.
4. Apply values-based approaches to working with young people.
  • 4.1. Critically reflect on own values and experiences which may impact on approaches to youth work.
  • 4.2. Identify privilege and adversities that influence own attitudes, expectations and assumptions in relation to young people.
  • 4.3. Work within organisational policies, procedures and scope while also advocating for young people.
  • 4.4. Ensure interventions and supports match the young person’s own values.
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State Code National Code Title Type
WG827 CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context Unit of competency