Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Competencies covered

Competency: CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

Element: 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 experience
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

Element: 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

Element: 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

Element: 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’s values
4.3 Make sure interventions and supports are appropriate to the young person’s own values

Unit Description

tbc


Unit offerings

Face to face: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.