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This unit set provides an opportunity for students to combine a youth work major with complementary areas of study such as Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies, Addiction Studies, Health Promotion, Community Work, Criminology, Psychology, Counselling, Visual Arts, Media and Communications, and Event Management. Students can broaden their study to gain a qualification that is in high demand by employers. A key feature of the course is practicum that offers students opportunities to gain real world experience working with young people in supportive environments. Students graduate with valuable employability skills and enhanced job prospects.
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All applicants are required to obtain a Working with Children Check card (or equivalent if resident outside Western Australia, for example, a National Police Clearance) prior to commencement of practicum. If a student is denied this card they will not be able to complete the practicum and will not be able to complete this unit set, with equivalents considered.
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Students are required to undertake a practical placement in at least two different youth work agencies. This placement is assessed by portfolio against the requirement of the Western Australian Association of Youth Workers.
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 must attend placement agencies as agreed with the practicum coordinator. Students are required to complete 400 hours over two semesters, negotiated between the student, the practicum coordinator and the agency.
Students must enrol in YWK2113, having completed the necessary prerequisite units. 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.
Students must meet the requirements specified by the Western Australian Association of Youth Workers, which includes adherence to their code of professional ethics.
Students who fail the practicum will fail the unit YWK2113. There is an option to re-enrol, subject to normal ECU rules about repeating units. Students should be aware that they have to pass the practicum unit to complete the unit set.
Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Youth Development Officer, Youth Activities Officer, Youth Welfare Worker, Youth and Family Mediation, Youth Health Educator, Youth Policy Officer, Youth Outreach Worker, Youth Engagement Worker, Youth Mental Health Worker, School Chaplain, Youth Mental Health Care Coordinator, Youth and Community Worker, Community Education Worker (Youth), Youth Officer, Youth Liaison Worker, School Retention and Participation Officer. Youth Accommodation Worker, Student Support Officer, Youth Counsellor
Prepares graduates for a diverse range of positions in youth work. Depending on students' selection of complementary studies they may wish to pursue careers with a special focus on recreation, sport, adventure programs, youth arts, youth counselling, addiction services, youth mental health services, or youth justice. Entry level positions may be in youth welfare services including homeless support services, youth health, youth advice, advocacy and support programs. Graduates also find employment in youth holiday programs, youth activity centres, informal education with young people, school-based support programs, and chaplaincy. Employers of youth work graduates include, Local, State and Federal Government, National Charities and local community organisations.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK1220 | Youth Issues | 15 |
| CSV1103 | Interpersonal and Helping Skills | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK1101 | Principles of Youth Work | 15 |
| CSV1203 | Working with Groups | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK2113 | Youth Work Professional Placement | 30 |
| CSV2109 * | Vulnerable People and Communities | 15 |
Note YWK2113 is a year long unit
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSV2116 | Ethics in Human Services | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK3107 | Ideology and Youth Work Practice | 15 |
| YWK3203 | Theories of Youth | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| YWK3211 | Inclusive Youth Work Practice | 15 |
| YWK3231 | Strategies for Social Change | 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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