Course Title: Work with young people to establish support networks
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5428 Diploma of Youth Work
Course Title: Work with young people to establish support networks
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 50
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS8165C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2024 |
Course Contact: Dianne MacKay
Course Contact Phone: +61 399254454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by youth workers to empower young people to develop sustainable supports beyond intervention.
This unit applies to a broad context of youth work where the young person is the primary client.
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: |
CHCYTH018 Work with young people to establish support networks |
Elements: |
1. Support young people to develop and use personal resources. 2. Assist young people to develop the personal skills to manage their relationships. 3. Establish relationships and exchange information with support network, with the young person's permission. 4. Work collaboratively to address the needs and rights of young people. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency, skills and knowledge required by youth workers to empower young people to develop sustainable supports beyond intervention.
This unit applies to a broad context of youth work where the young person is the primary client.
Overview of Assessment
AT1- Role Play 1- Support young people to establish networks
AT2 - Role Play 2- Monitoring & Evaluation
AT3 - Research, Reflection & Observation
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CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
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