Assessor Resource

CHCYTH009
Support youth programs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups.

This unit applies to community services work in a range of contexts.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


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. Identify the program required

1.1 Collect evidence to determine the need for a particular program

1.2 Identify and review a range of possible programs to meet the defined needs

1.3 Select a program type based on client needs, organisational criteria and availability of resources

2. Prepare program plan

2.1 Undertake appropriate strategic planning activities to ensure client needs are met

2.2 Plan activities in consultation with key clients and stakeholders

2.3 Determine operational arrangements for conducting the program and assess their feasibility

2.4 Ensure planning activities reflect accepted good practice in working with young people

2.5 Develop flexible implementation plans to suit a variety of contexts and to cope with contingencies

2.6 Identify appropriate implementation and evaluation strategies in the program plan in consultation with stakeholders

3. Deliver program

3.1 Implement program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal/statutory requirements

3.2 Provide participants with access to a range of activities suited to their needs and interests

3.3 Implement contingency plans and adapt program to changing needs of participants as required

3.4 Ensure problems in program delivery are addressed promptly

4. Monitor and evaluate program

4.1 Use appropriate evaluation strategies during and after program and for revision and development

4.2 Collect, organise and report evaluation information in a format which is accessible and meaningful to clients and stakeholders

4.3 Prepare and present reports as required by organisational, funding and other requirements

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. Identify the program required

1.1 Collect evidence to determine the need for a particular program

1.2 Identify and review a range of possible programs to meet the defined needs

1.3 Select a program type based on client needs, organisational criteria and availability of resources

2. Prepare program plan

2.1 Undertake appropriate strategic planning activities to ensure client needs are met

2.2 Plan activities in consultation with key clients and stakeholders

2.3 Determine operational arrangements for conducting the program and assess their feasibility

2.4 Ensure planning activities reflect accepted good practice in working with young people

2.5 Develop flexible implementation plans to suit a variety of contexts and to cope with contingencies

2.6 Identify appropriate implementation and evaluation strategies in the program plan in consultation with stakeholders

3. Deliver program

3.1 Implement program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal/statutory requirements

3.2 Provide participants with access to a range of activities suited to their needs and interests

3.3 Implement contingency plans and adapt program to changing needs of participants as required

3.4 Ensure problems in program delivery are addressed promptly

4. Monitor and evaluate program

4.1 Use appropriate evaluation strategies during and after program and for revision and development

4.2 Collect, organise and report evaluation information in a format which is accessible and meaningful to clients and stakeholders

4.3 Prepare and present reports as required by organisational, funding and other requirements

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
 
Collect evidence to determine the need for a particular program 
Identify and review a range of possible programs to meet the defined needs 
Select a program type based on client needs, organisational criteria and availability of resources 
Undertake appropriate strategic planning activities to ensure client needs are met 
Plan activities in consultation with key clients and stakeholders 
Determine operational arrangements for conducting the program and assess their feasibility 
Ensure planning activities reflect accepted good practice in working with young people 
Develop flexible implementation plans to suit a variety of contexts and to cope with contingencies 
Identify appropriate implementation and evaluation strategies in the program plan in consultation with stakeholders 
Implement program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal/statutory requirements 
Provide participants with access to a range of activities suited to their needs and interests 
Implement contingency plans and adapt program to changing needs of participants as required 
Ensure problems in program delivery are addressed promptly 
Use appropriate evaluation strategies during and after program and for revision and development 
Collect, organise and report evaluation information in a format which is accessible and meaningful to clients and stakeholders 
Prepare and present reports as required by organisational, funding and other requirements 

Forms

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