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Undertake youth work in specific communities

Undertake youth work in specific communities

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCYTH503A
State Code
D2745
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
090505 - Youth Work
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with young people in specific communities, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, schools, rural and remote communities and other specific community settingsIt includes the use of individual, group and community development processes to address issues of concern to young people in those communities
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Become familiar with the culture of the specific community
  • 1.1 Identify the historical, social, political, economic and environmental factors that impact on the community
  • 1.2 Get to know the members and the culture of the specific community
  • 1.3 Identify how relationships, communication and power structures work within the community
  • 1.4 Identify the key decision-makers and opinion makers within the community
  • 1.5 Identify the key external stakeholders of the community
2. Identify the place of young people in that community
  • 2.1 Establish and maintain networks and relationships with the key stakeholders in the community
  • 2.2 Identify the experiences, key issues and concerns of young people in the community
  • 2.3 Identify the expectations of young people and other key stakeholders of your role within the community
3. Identify issues of common interest for young people and other key stakeholders in the specific community
  • 3.1 Support young people to safely express their views
  • 3.2 Identify areas of common concern and difference
  • 3.3 Identify key community allies who share young people's concerns
  • 3.4 Make referral to address individual issues within duty of care requirements
  • 3.5 Brainstorm a range of ideas to address issues of common concern and create opportunities for young people in the community
4. Work with young people and other key stakeholders to plan, implement, evaluate and document specific interventions appropriate to the community
  • 4.1 Reflect on effective models, strategies and programs that address young people's issues in community work
  • 4.2 Deliver services safely in line with organisation policies, regulatory requirements and community protocols
  • 4.3 Consider and respect local community values, beliefs and roles when providing services
  • 4.4 Identify aspects of organisation's service strategies, policies, bodies and resources relevant to work in specific communities
  • 4.5 Apply strategies and policies to address identified needs of young people in communities
  • 4.6 Identify barriers to access and equity in relation to young people
  • 4.7 Take available opportunities to advocate on behalf of young people within communities
  • 4.8 Maintain confidentiality of client information
  • 4.9 Document interventions and outcomes
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG832 CHCYTH007 Undertake youth work in specific communities Unit of competency