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CHCYTH002
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in the youth work context.

The unit focuses on historical and contemporary youth sector practice and understanding of the current status of young people.

This unit applies to work undertaken in all youth work roles where the young person is the primary client.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the 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 experiences

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

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

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

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the 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 experiences

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

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

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

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

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Context for youth work must include one or more of the following:

centre-based work

drop-in centres, recreational facilities

housing and residential services

outreach and home visits, street, parks

schools

online youth work, web-based, emails, discussion rooms

telephone contact

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Assess and respond to the needs of young people within the context of their experiences 
Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of young people 
Research, analyse and apply understanding of youth policy in practices of youth work 
Apply understanding of the historical and cultural constructs of youth and the changing context of young people 
Apply knowledge of youth contexts to youth work practice 
Identify legal frameworks which impact on context of youth work 
Research, maintain and apply models and frameworks of youth work in a variety of youth work contexts 
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the youth sector 
Assess core youth work practice values to ensure supports and interventions are young person-centred 
Apply practice frameworks to maximise support for the young person as a unique individual 
Demonstrate support for the young person’s rights and safety including access and equity of services 
Identify and reflect on own values and experiences which may impact on approaches to youth work 
Work with awareness of organisation’s values 
Make sure interventions and supports are appropriate to the young person’s own values 
Identify and reflect on own values and experiences which may impact on approaches to youth work 
Work with awareness of organisation’s values 
Make sure interventions and supports are appropriate to the young person’s own values 

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