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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
CHCYTH402C
State Code
WD014
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/07/2014
Field of Education
090505 - Youth Work
Original Release Date
15/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8615 CHCYTH402B Work effectively with young people in the youth work context Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG827 CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context Unit of competency