Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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• Unit Title

  Youth Work Professional Placement

• Unit Code

  YWK3113

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  30

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

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Description

This unit offers students the opportunity to explore their professional development needs and prepare for future work through a process of individual needs assessment, flexible self-directed learning, reflective practice and the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts in their role as a youth worker. Students will undertake supervised practice and will be required to demonstrate they can perform competencies in the role of a professional youth worker. The unit has a field based practicum component.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 120 credit points

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of health and environmental issues in the workplace.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill requirements for graduate entry level employment in professional youth work, including professional communication and team work.
3. Develop a portfolio of knowledge and skills.
4. Display evidence of the integration of theoretical learning and practical application in working with young people.
5. Engage in constructive personal evaluation with the workplace and university supervisors.

Unit Content

1. Competencies that will be assessed during placement.
2. Employment preparation.
3. Health and environmental issues in the workplace.
4. Professional work ethics.
5. Supervised placements to meet the competencies required of a professional youth worker.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshops, online materials, simulation exercises, workplace placement/s, field participation. At risk students will be identified and prompted to visit the learning advisor.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Cooper, T. (2011). Portfolio assessment: A guide for students (2nd ed.). Perth: Praxis Education.
• Villiers, A. D. (2000). How to address selection criteria: Improving your chances of being short-listed for a job. Canberra, ACT: DM Press.
• Reardon, R., Lenz, J., Sampson, J., & Peterson, G. (2006). Career development and planning: A comprehensive approach (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson.
• Rouillard, L. (2003). Goals and goal setting: Achieving measured objectives (3rd ed.). Menlo Park, CA: Crisp Learning.
• Bright, J., & Earl, J. (2008). Resumes that get shortlisted: Proven strategies to get the job you want (3rd ed.). Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
• Forde, C., McMahon, M., & Reeves, J. (2009). Putting together professional portfolios. London: Sage.

^ Mandatory reference

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