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

Organisations codes of ethics

Rights and responsibilities of young people accessing the service

Convention on the rights of the child

Youth worker duty of care requirements and any relevant legislation pertaining to the rights and safety of children and young people

Confidentiality policies and procedures applicable to work practices where the young person is the primary client

Range of specialist support services available to young people families and other stakeholders as parties to the relationships with young people

Mediation processes

Relationship dynamics including the identification of risk factors relating to abuse of power and power differentials

Principles of client self determination

Processes for individual advocacy

Strategies for engaging young people to explore relationships and relationship issues

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Check for any risk factors in the young persons presenting relationship issues or concerns

Communicate effectively with young people to assist in the self determination of their own need for developing and assessing relationships and support networks

Advocate for the rights of young people where issues of exploitation disempowerment and violation of rights in relationships are present

Facilitate purposeful discussions between parties to establish effective communications for relationship building

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

Demonstrate application of skills in

assessment

referral

negotiation

effective use of relevant technology

critical thinking

political analysis

reflective practice

Maintain nonjudgemental attitude and approaches to youth work practice

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 of competence must be assessed in the workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions

Consistency in performance should consider the complexity of casework in which workers are expected to participate

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 andor 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

Resource requirements for assessment include access to

an appropriate workplace or an environment capable of accurately simulating the workplace for assessment purposes

Method of assessment

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects previous relevant experience or oral questioning on What if scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

Young person's goals include:

Networks in the community may include:

Individual rights may include :

Supportive relationships may include those with:

Decision-making, coping and resiliency skills may include:

'Young person' directed practice involves:

Practice frameworks include:

Stakeholders may include:

Relevant support and specialist staff and agencies may include: