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Engage respectfully with young people

Engage respectfully with young people

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCYTH401B
State Code
D8614
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/07/2012
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
24/07/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to communicate effectively with young people (aged 12-25) in work roles with a specific focus on young people
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Communicate effectively with a diversity of young people
  • 1.1 Listen to the young person to gain understanding of their experiences
  • 1.2 Foster communication exchanges that supports the development of trust and rapport
  • 1.3 Process information about the young persons situation from their perspective
  • 1.4 Use a range of appropriate communication strategies to engage with young people
  • 1.5 Consider cultural sensitivities in communication techniques and adapt style and language to accommodate different cultural values and practices
  • 1.6 Maintain young person's confidentiality in the context that the young person is the primary stakeholder
2. Reflect understanding of youth cultures, sub cultures and development
  • 2.1 Take into account youth culture, sub cultures and development of the young person in all actions and decisions
  • 2.2 Evaluate issues in relation to young person's culture and modify approaches appropriately
  • 2.4 Select activities and resources to promote awareness, respect and value of diversity
  • 2.5 Establish guidelines that are relevant to the culture and background of the young person
  • 2.6 Assess the impact of own cultural values, cultural lens and ethnocentrism in youth work
3. Work with the young person as the focus
  • 3.1 Apply youth centred practices when working with young people
  • 3.2 Respect the rights needs and responsibilities of the young person
  • 3.3 Convey worker rights and responsibilities as necessary
  • 3.4 Establish a professional relationship and boundary expectations with the young person
  • 3.5 Recognise, and manage power inequities in theprofessional relationship
  • 3.6 Apply principles of ethical decision-making in working with young people
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2738 CHCYTH401A Engage respectfully with young people Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG826 CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people Unit of competency