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This course provides a comprehensive program of study in the essentials of youth work as an embedded practice within community work. The course includes specialist units in youth work plus complementary studies in community work.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to complete a year-long practicum.
Risk Management Assessment is negotiated with the agencies and ECU under agreement arrangements. Western Australian applicants are required to have a Working With Children check. Applicants from other Australian states and territories must be able to meet the criminal checks relevant to their jurisdiction. International students must meet Western Australian requirements, in addition to the requirements of their home country.
Students are required to complete 400 hours, dependent on the agencies availability to supervise them.
Students should complete all required first year units before commencing the practicum unit. In exceptional circumstances, students who commence the course mid-year may commence the practicum unit in their second semester of study, with the permission of the Course Coordinator.
The accrediting bodies competencies are required to be met.
Students should be aware that failure to successfully complete the practicum unit will result in failure of the course.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK1220 | Youth Issues | 15 |
| CSV1103 | Interpersonal and Helping Skills | 15 |
| CSV1101 | Introduction to Community Work | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK1101 | Principles of Youth Work | 15 |
| CSV1203 | Working with Groups | 15 |
| CSV1102 | Introduction to Social Analysis | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSV2111 | Community Development | 15 |
| CSV2109 * | Vulnerable People and Communities | 15 |
| YWK2113 | Youth Work Professional Placement | 30 |
| Elective Unit | 15 |
Note: YWK2113 is a year-long unit.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK3211 | Inclusive Youth Work Practice | 15 |
| CSV2116 | Ethics in Human Services | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK3203 | Theories of Youth | 15 |
| YWK3107 | Ideology and Youth Work Practice | 15 |
| CSV3101 | Social Policy | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK3231 | Strategies for Social Change | 15 |
| CSV3114 | Social Research and Program Evaluation | 15 |
| CSV2115 | Leadership and Management in Community Services | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 15 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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