Elements and Performance Criteria

Historical, social, political economic context includes:
Statutory framework within which work takes place in the sector
Historical context of work eg. changing attitudes to young people; changing approaches to working with young people
Changing social context of work: eg. changing government and societal views of young people and approaches to working with them
Political context eg. Government policies and initiatives affecting youth work
Economic context eg. The current economic situation as it relates to and affects young people and the subsequent impact on client needs

Stakeholders and representatives may include:
Young people
Friends, peers and target groups
Families and care givers
Local community and community and religious organisations
Government representatives and service providers
Youth organisations
Specialists/experts
Peak bodies and networks in youth work
Organisational management, colleagues, supervisor, team members

Different models of work in the sector may include:
Community development and education
Case management
Working with families
A client-centred approach

A commitment to access and equity may be demonstrated by:
A non-discriminatory approach to all people using the service, their family and friends, the general public and co-workers
Ensuring the work undertaken takes account of, and caters for differences including: cultural, physical, developmental, religious, economic and social

Critical aspects of assessment must include:
Own work role within the context of the youth sector
Organisational role within the context of the youth sector

Interdependent assessment of units:
Completion of this unit removes the requirement to complete CHCCS1A Deliver and monitor service to clients

Essential knowledge:
Interrelationship of society, culture, the family and the young person
Aspects of human behaviour and development related to young people, their personal and social development and relationships
Principles of access and equity
Statutory framework in which the work takes place
Political and economic context as listed in the Range Statement
Current issues facing young people and existing services to address their needs and rights
Principles and practices of community support
Youth cultures social, political and economic frameworks

Essential skills:
Interpersonal communication with young people and other stakeholders
Preparation of reports so that the information and organisation of information is appropriate to its purpose and audience
Working as part of a team or as a sole worker
Communication
Advocacy
Empathy

Resource implications:
Access to a workplace or to an accurately simulated environment where assessment may take place

Consistency in performance:
Consistency in performance should consider the organisational and individual context within which work takes place

Context of assessment:
This unit is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions