Course Title: Support young people to take collective action
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5428 Diploma of Youth Work
Course Title: Support young people to take collective action
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 55
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS8164C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2024 |
Course Contact: Dianne MacKay
Course Contact Phone: +61 399254454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to better understand client groups and the issues that impact on their lives. This understanding will enable you to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services. You will focus on the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry.
This unit is taught in a cluster with:
CHCDEV005 - Analyse impacts of sociological factors on young people in community work and services
CHCYTH021 - Support youth programs
Students complete a total of 200 hours of work placement undertaking youth work practice to support the learning and assessment tasks for these units.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Applicants must have completed a Certificate IV in Youth Work or a related field (Community Services, Disability & Alcohol & Other Drugs) and have been employed/volunteered (within the last 2 years) or are currently employed in a youth work/community services organisation working with young people.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH020 Support young people to take collective action |
Elements: |
1. Encourage and support young people to develop and use networks. 2. Support young people to come together to plan collective action. 3. Support young people to identify and form alliances with key stakeholders. 4. Support young people to implement their strategies or action plans. 5. Assist groups to monitor and evaluate strategies. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
The course provides an analytical approach to the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry. You will have a better understanding of social and cultural issues and how these impact upon the lives of your client group and how they affect your service delivery.
Overview of Assessment
Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through:
- Case study scenarios
- Knowledge questions
- Workplace report
- Practical demonstration of skills on work placement - workplace verification
Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
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