Assessor Resource

CHCYJ501A
Develop and support a youth justice team

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to work in both a community and custodial youth justice service environment

Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect specific workplace requirements and practices

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to encourage, develop and support positive teamwork in youth justice service settings

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

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace setting under the normal range of workplace conditions

Assessment must demonstrate consistency of application of skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place

Method of assessment:

Assessment may include observation, questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of:

Importance of effective team work practices

Team dynamics and relationships

Practices that support team work

Barriers to team work in youth justice settings

Principles of anti-discriminatory practices in a team environment

Management strategies for negotiating tasks within the team

Strategies for making constructive suggestions in a team

Conflict resolution strategies

Participating as part of a team operating in a highly stressful environment

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Work effectively colleagues, managers, and other agency staff

Provide support to colleagues as needed

Implement anti-discrimination practices

Manage conflict between self others constructively

In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to:

Recognise and support ways the in which the team could develop its work

Encourage feedback from others about work practices

Monitor team dynamics

Communicate effectively to ensure clarification of meaning

Respect the diversity of work teams

Support colleagues experiencing the impacts of working in youth justice environments

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Colleagues may include:

Other staff

Supervisors and managers

People from other services

Support may include:

Assisting with the completion of a range of tasks

Intervening in situations of risk where appropriate

Providing constructive feedback

Offering suggestions and information for the management of particular situations or circumstances

Identifying and naming conflicts f interests, boundary violations with the colleague concerned

Mediating on conflict issues within the team

Provide information and guidance

Communicate with colleagues includes:

Direct verbal and written communication

Non-verbal

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and agree to work responsibilities in consultation with team members 
Plan and conduct own responsibilities as agreed 
Demonstrate effective team work in daily practices 
Identify need and provide support to colleagues within own job role 
Identify own support needs and seek assistance form team as required 
Implement anti-discriminatory work practices and model goals and values of the organisation 
Identify actual and potential conflicts with colleagues and work to resolve them 
Use communication equipment according the guidelines of the organisation 
Communicate with colleagues according to policy and procedures 
Use a range of communication strategies to accommodate the communication needs of colleagues 
Provide documented communications within agreed timeframes 
Maintain confidentiality in communications with colleagues 
Identify, record and report any issues which breach organisation standards of practice 
Discuss with team responsibilities with all team members 
Collect and use team feedback to improve the relationships and team performance 
Present information about improvements to team practices in a constructive, clear and timely manner 
Respond positively to team feedback about suggested improvements and strategies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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