Course Title: Engage respectfully with young people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: HWSS5768C
Course Title: Engage respectfully with young people
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5428 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne MacKay
Course Contact Phone: +61399254454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
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.
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with children and young people in work roles with a specific focus on young people.
This unit is clustered with:
CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people |
Element: |
1. Communicate effectively with young people. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Consider youth culture and subcultures of the young person in all actions and decisions 2.2 Consider the young person's individual development in all actions and decisions 2.3 Evaluate issues in relation to young person's culture and modify approaches appropriately 2.4 Select activities and resources to promote awareness, respect the young person and value diversity 2.5 Establish guidelines that are relevant to the culture and background of the young person |
Element: |
2. Respond to youth cultures and subcultures and young person's own development. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Listen to the young person to gain understanding of their experiences 1.2 Foster communication exchanges that support the development of trust and rapport 1.3 Process information about the young person's situation from their perspective 1.4 Use a range of appropriate communication strategies to engage with young people 1.5 Consider cultural sensitivities in communication techniques and adapt style and language to accommodate different cultural values and practices 1.6 Maintain young person's confidentiality in the context that the young person is the primary stakeholder |
Element: |
3. Work with the young person as the focus. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify opportunities to reflect on own interactions and practices with young people 4.2 Recognise areas where own biases, background and opinions may have impacted on work with the young person 4.3 Seek opportunities to address any concerns or areas for development |
Element: |
4. Critically reflect on own practice and values. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply youth-centred practices when working with young people 3.2 Respect the rights, needs and responsibilities of the young person 3.3 Explain worker rights and responsibilities to the young person as necessary 3.4 Establish a professional relationship and boundary expectations with the client 3.5 Identify and manage power inequities in the professional relationship 3.6 Apply principles of ethical decision-making in working with young people |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the listed elements.
1. Communicate effectively with young people. |
1.1. Listen to the young person to gain understanding of their experiences. 1.2. Foster communication exchanges that support the development of trust and rapport. 1.3. Process information about the young person’s situation from their perspective. 1.4. Use communication strategies to engage young person. 1.5. Adapt style of communication and language to accommodate cultural values and practices. 1.6. Maintain young person’s confidentiality as the primary stakeholder. |
2. Respond to youth cultures and subcultures and young person’s own development. |
2.1. Adapt all actions and discussions to reflect young person’s individual stage of development. 2.2. Evaluate issues in relation to young person’s sub-cultural identity and modify approaches according to individual needs. 2.3. Select activities and resources to support young person’s strengths, offer choice and value diversity. 2.4. Interact with young people in ways that are relevant to their culture and background. |
3. Work with the young person as the focus. |
3.1. Apply youth-centred practices when working with young people. 3.2. Respect the rights, needs and responsibilities of the young person. 3.3. Explain worker responsibilities to the young person. 3.4. Establish and maintain professional boundaries in relationships with young people. 3.5. Identify and manage power inequities in the professional relationship. 3.6. Apply principles of ethical decision making when working with young people. 3.7. Support young person’s capacity to make their own decisions. |
4. Critically reflect on own practice and values. |
4.1. Recognise and reflect on areas where own biases, background and opinions influence responses to young people. 4.2. Use techniques to interact with young people that limit impact of own biases. 4.3. Seek opportunities to address concerns and areas for development of own practice. 4.4. Seek and respond to feedback from young people and their support networks. |
Details of Learning Activities
This course will have face to face on campus sessions
In-class activities:
Teacher directed classroom learning activities
teacher directed group activities/projects
group discussion
class activities to review discussions/lectures
role play
Guest Speakers
Out-of-class activities:
independent assessment -based work,
Reading and research
independent study
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Assessment Due week |
Week 1 |
Topic 1 Engage respectfully and Work effectively with young people
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Week 2 |
Topic 2 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
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Week 3 |
Discuss Assessment Task 1 Knowledge questions and Assessment Task 2 Research |
Assessment Task 1 |
Week 4 |
Topic 3 Mandatory reporting and responding to disclosure- Legal and Ethical consideration, duty of care, facilitate support
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Week 5 |
Discuss and prepare Assessment Task 3 Role play |
Assessment Task 2 |
Week 6 |
Assessment Task 3 Role play
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Week 7 |
Assessment Task 3 Role play
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Assessment Task 3 |
Week 8 |
Discuss and prep for Assessment Task 4 |
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Week 9 |
Complete Assessment Task 4 |
Assessment Task 4 |
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Week 10
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Support with Re submissions |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment.
Assessment will include:
1 of 4 Knowledge Questions and Answers
2 of 4 Research Report
3 of 4 Group Activity Role Play
4 of 4 Youth at-risk Role Play
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
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Unit if you would like to find out more (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services)
A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
The assessment Rubric is Available in Canvas.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully
information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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