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Elements and Performance Criteria

Become familiar with the culture of the specific community
Identify the place of young people in that community
Identify issues of common interest for young people and other key stakeholders in the specific community
Work with young people and other key stakeholders to plan, implement, evaluate and document specific interventions appropriate to the community

Required Skills

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

Historical social political economic and environmental factors that impact on community

Community cultural characteristics in which youth work is performed

Political and power dynamics within the community relationships and functioning

Key stakeholders within communities

Understanding of the role and place of young people in communities

Duty of care requirements and application in the community context

Community development principles

Issues of confidentiality in community context when working with young people and other community members

Power dynamics in community relationships and structures

Youth centred practices with focus on the young person as the primary stakeholder

Youth cultures social political and economic and professional frameworks

Principles of ethical decisionmaking

The impact of judgement making skills in youth work

Own cultural values cultural lens and ethnocentrism

Different world views and the interrelationship of society culture and the young person

Diversity in all forms cultural sexualities abilities socioeconomics experiences of migrants refugees and asylum seekers geographical locations

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Establish and maintain networks in communities in which youth work is performed

Refer to appropriate services within and external to the community

Implement community development principles and strategies to engage young people and others in community action and response

Communicate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds

Identify youth centred issues in a variety of community contexts

Use a range of community engagement strategies

Respect difference and embrace diversity of cultures

Facilitate negotiations in conflict situations in communities where the conflict may be between young people and other community stakeholders

Advocate for young peoples participation in community issues and decisionmaking where appropriate

Evidence Required



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 work 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

Range Statement



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.

Historical, social, political, economic and environmental factors may include:	Social and cultural construct of community Young people in the media Socioeconomic status of young people and the community Rights needs and responsibilities of young people Stereotyping of young people within and external to the community

Culture includes:	As defined by the community with whom worker has contact and can include: shared experiences within ethnicity based groups shared interest and ideologies shared social practices and rituals, religion and spirituality other

Power structures in a community may include:	Political Social Religious Economic Collective Hierarchical

Key stakeholders in the community may include:	Spiritual leaders Political members Religious members Individuals appointed by others in the community Elders Educators

Effective models, strategies and programs that address young peoples issues may include:	Client self determination Empowerment Community development Community education Intervention Support Prevention