Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 1:32 AM AWST
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Engage respectfully with young people
Engage respectfully with young people
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCYTH001
CHCYTH001
State Code
WG826
WG826
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/02/2014
Field of Education
090505 - Youth Work
Original Release Date
07/02/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with young people (aged 12 to 25 years) in work roles with a specific focus on young people.This unit applies to work undertaken in work roles where the young person is the primary client.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Communicate effectively with young people
- 1.1 Listen to the young person to gain understanding of their experiences
- 1.2 Foster communication exchanges that support the development of trust and rapport
- 1.3 Process information about the young person’s 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 and subcultures and young person’s own development
- 2.1 Consider youth culture and subcultures of the young person in all actions and decisions
- 2.2 Consider the young person’s individual development in all actions and decisions
- 2.3 Evaluate issues in relation to young person’s culture and modify approaches appropriately
- 2.4 Select activities and resources to promote awareness, respect the young person and value 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 Explain worker rights and responsibilities to the young person as necessary
- 3.4 Establish a professional relationship and boundary expectations with the client
- 3.5 Identify and manage power inequities in the professional relationship
- 3.6 Apply principles of ethical decision-making in working with young people
4. Reflect on own practice and values
- 4.1 Identify opportunities to reflect on own interactions and practices with young people
- 4.2 Recognise areas where own biases, background and opinions may have impacted on work with the young person
- 4.3 Seek opportunities to address any concerns or areas for development
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8614 | CHCYTH401B | Engage respectfully with young people | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEK12 | CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people | Unit of competency |