Sample Transition RPL Certificate IV in Youth Work by blueprint project

CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work

Transition RPL Kit

Transition RPL Instructions

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Modification History

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Transition RPL Instructions

Transition RPL Overview

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This streamlined kit assists in the process of transitioning from CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work to CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work. Use this transition RPL kit with candidates who have completed CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work and want to attain CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work. This kit provides candidates with an opportunity to demonstrate their competency of the identified gaps (performance criteria, performance evidence and knowledge evidence) between the units in CHC41812 and CHC40413. The structure of this kit is outlined in the Qualification Equivalency Table.

Transition RPL tools included in this kit

Detailed overview and instructions on how to use this kit, including the Qualification Equivalency Table (map of old units to new units)

Instructions Competency Mapping

A tool that maps competency questions and practical tasks to all aspects of competency within each unit

Competency Questions

A tool used to gather evidence of a candidate’s knowledge of the identified gaps A tool used to gather evidence of a candidate’s skill in the identified gaps

Workplace Tasks Workplace Observation

A tool used to document evidence of a candidate’s skill in the identified gaps through observation of Workplace Tasks

Third Party Report

A tool that verifies the candidate’s competency in their job role relating to workplace expectations and performance criteria

Record of Outcome

A document to notify the candidate of their RPL outcome and any additional steps required to achieve the qualification

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Transition RPL Instructions

Instructions §§ §§

Review Competency Mapping prior to commencing the transition RPL process with candidate Determine if there are areas the candidate does not need to complete

Competency Questions

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Conduct a competency conversation with the candidate Combine relevant questions with tasks, when possible (streamline) Contexualise the questions to the candidate’s specific area of work or population/demographic, etc.

Workplace Tasks

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Provide the Workplace Tasks document to the candidate Combine relevant questions with tasks (streamline) Combine tasks for streamlined assessment Contextualise workplace tasks to the candidate’s specific area of work or population/demographic, etc.

Workplace Observation

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Record of Outcome

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Observe candidates performing the workplace tasks Use the Workplace Observation in conjunction with the Workplace Tasks Record and date your observations

Give to the candidate to seek completion by their nominated workplace supervisor Assessors must verify the information provided is correct and accurate

Sa Third Party Report

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Competency Mapping

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Use to inform candidate of your determination Provide any additional steps required to achieve the qualification, if necessary

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Transition RPL Instructions

Qualification Equivalency Table NEW CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work

Summary of Inclusion

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OLD CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work

CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework

No gaps. Not included in this kit.

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

No gaps. Not included in this kit.

CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

No gaps. Not included in this kit.

N/A

CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities

New core. Not included in this kit.

N/A

CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues

New core. Not included in this kit.

N/A

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

New core. Not included in this kit.

CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people

CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people

Gaps. Included in this kit.

CHCYTH402C Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in youth work context

Gaps. Included in this kit.

CHCYTH403C Support young people to create opportunities in their lives

CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives

Gaps. Included in this kit.

CHCYTH407E Respond to critical situations (GROUP A ELECTIVE) CHCYTH404E Support young people in crisis (GROUP A ELECTIVE)

CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations

New core. Previously an elective. Gaps. Included in this kit.

N/A

CHCYTH010 Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances

New core. Not included in this kit.

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

No gaps. Not included in this kit.

N/A

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

New core. Not included in this kit.

CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework

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OLD CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work

NEW CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work

Summary of Inclusion

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Gaps. Included in this kit.

CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately

CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately (ELECTIVE)

Previously a core. No gaps. Not included in this kit.

CHCICS406B Support client self management

CHCICS406B Support client self management (ELECTIVE)

Previously a core. No gaps. Not included in this kit.

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HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

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Competency Mapping

Transition from CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work to CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work

The performance criteria, performance evidence and knowledge evidence in each unit of the new qualification is mapped to correlating PCs, PE and KE in the old qualification OR mapped to the questions and tasks/observations provided in this kit. Some components have been mapped to both the old unit of competency and a question or a workplace task. This is to address a new portion of the PC, PE or KE that has been identified as a gap. Candidates should have completed the CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work; therefore the corresponding PC, PE and KE have already been ticked.

Key

Questions

WT/O

Workplace Task/Observation

TPR

Third Party Report

Transition RPL Competency Mapping

Unit Component

Performance Criteria, Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence

CHC41812 Unit

WT/O

TPR

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CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives (CORE) Apply principles of youth work practice to facilitate safe individual or group processes for interaction

1.2

Identify the conditions necessary for young people to change and grow

1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1

Element 2 Work with young people to identify their needs, rights, strengths, hopes and opportunities

2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6

Take appropriate action to address immediate issues or concerns Confirm own understanding of issues and opportunities with the young person Use creative methods, processes and questions to consider and create possibilities

3.1

Listen to and observe the young person’s stories experiences, and behaviour to clarify concerns and needs Encourage and support young people to identify relationships between their issues and social structures Respect the young person’s culture/s and way of interacting Use a range of communication skills to identify and explore the young person’s challenges, strengths and resources Encourage the client to reframe their current circumstances to support their own understanding Identify and acknowledge circumstances outside the young person’s control Support the young person to communicate their issues or problems in a way appropriate to their individual needs, background and culture

Element 1 Create a relationship of trust and respect

1.1

Element 3 Identify goals with the young person

3.2

Establish with the young person their desired outcomes

3.3

Assist young people to explore future possibilities and ways of being

3.4

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CHCYTH403C 2.6

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CHCYTH403C 2.3

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CHCYTH403C 3.3 CHCYTH403C 3.5 CHCYTH403C 3.2 CHCYTH403C 3.4

Transition RPL Competency Mapping

Unit Component

Performance Criteria, Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence

CHC41812 Unit

WT/O

TPR

Completed

(if applicable)

Knowledge Evidence (Essential Knowledge)

CHCYTH403C 4.1 CHCYTH403C 4.2 CHCYTH403C 4.3 CHCYTH403C 4.4 CHCYTH403C 4.5

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4.2

Explore additional resources needed to achieve goals

4.3

Develop proposals and strategies for action plans

4.4

Measure and ensure change is noticed

4.5

Document intervention work as required

Interacted, encouraged and supported at least two young people in both an individual and a group setting, including: § Supporting the young people according to their circumstances and the objectives of each individual’s desired goals, individual needs, risks and circumstances, including education and employment § Supporting vulnerable young people and those with special needs and risks to participate in the decision-‐making and planning of actions and opportunities § Creating future opportunities for the individuals using a range of youth work interventions and documented measures of change Aspects of human behaviour and development related to young people, their personal and social development and relationships Statutory requirements and application of the concept of duty of care and child protection Organisation reporting procedures and practice

Performance Evidence (Essential Skills)

Use a range of youth work interventions to create future opportunities

Element 4 Develop and implement action plans

4.1

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CHCYTH403C

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CHCYTH403C

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CHCYTH403C

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CHCYTH403C

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CHCYTH403C

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CHCYTH403C

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CHCYTH403C

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Transition RPL Competency Mapping

Unit Component

Performance Criteria, Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence

CHC41812 Unit

WT/O

TPR

Completed

(if applicable)

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Assessment Conditions

Support services and specialists and their guidelines for access and service provision Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace. In addition, simulations and scenarios must be used where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely. These are situations relating to emergency or unplanned procedures where assessment in these circumstances would be unsafe or is impractical. Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-‐life working environment where these skills and knowledge would be performed, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that working environment. Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

CHCYTH403C

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Assessors must observe these requirements when undertaking the RPL assessment.

This is an RTO compliance responsibility.

CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations (CORE)

1.1

Establish framework for dealing with potential crisis situations

1.2

Undertake timely risk assessment of potential crisis situation, with due consideration for the safety of young people and others

1.3

Identify, assess and implement a variety of possible strategies to minimise risk in accordance with organisational procedures

1.4

Recognise the possible causes of incidents and assess these for relevance to the safety and welfare of young people and the service environment

Element 1 Implement risk-‐ minimisation strategies

Mapped to Electives CHCYTH407E Respond to critical situations and CHCYTH404E Support young people in crisis

1.5

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Competency Questions Transition from: CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work to CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work

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Student Identification Number

Use these questions to facilitate a ‘competency conversation’ with the candidate in order to gather evidence of their knowledge and level of performance (PCs) identified as gaps in this transition kit. Each question covers knowledge evidence and performance criteria from multiple units of competency. Refer to the Cluster Bank in the Overview and the Competency Mapping to determine which units are covered in each question. It may not be necessary to ask all questions. Key points have been provided for assessors to prompt candidates, if necessary. They are not exhaustive or mandatory responses; they are provided as a guide. Look for information the candidate omits and ask them to elaborate when necessary.

Use the box at the end of the key points to record details of the conversation and any contextualisation.

RPL Kit Competency Questions

Competency Question 2 CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations

Only complete EITHER questions in Part A or Part B, depending on which elective you completed while obtaining CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work.

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If you completed CHCYTH407E Respond to critical situations, you are required to only complete questions in Part A. If you completed CHCYTH404E Support young people in crisis, you are required to only complete questions in Part B.

Part A

Part B

2a) What are the common mental health issues in young people? 2b) How do critical incidents and risks arise when working with young people? 2c) What strategies can you use to minimise risks to young people in crisis?

2d) What are your child protection reporting and duty of care responsibilities? 2e) Within your job role, what are your responsibilities when responding to critical incidents? 2f) What are the principles of effective communication for counselling, risk-‐assessment, negotiation, mediation and information management?

Question 2 Key Points -‐ Tick the key points the candidate discusses Part A

2a) Common mental health issues in young people include:

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Depression Anxiety Eating disorders ADHD/ADD Substance use disorder Bipolar disorder

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2b) Critical incidents and risks may arise because of the following situations: Sudden, unexpected events (or a series of events) Long term and chronic stressful life events Unexpected changes occur in the routine or environment Significant loss Undiagnosed or untreated physical or mental illness Changes in medication Changes in circumstances Changes in physical health Accidents/serious injury in the workplace Natural disasters Serious illness or death of a family member, friend or community member Threats, assault, violent incidents, abduction Violent and/or traumatic events in the community Suicide attempt Self harm Attack on another young person Overdose Criminal actions Child protection situations

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2c) Strategies to minimise risk in crisis situations:

Pre-‐empt or interrupt the development of a critical incident Separate the young person from the rest of the group Employ high-‐level communication skills Seek assistance from supervisor Model appropriate behaviour Provide alternative choices Remain calm Provide clear instructions Control environmental factors that act as triggers Divert aggressive behaviour (sport, physical work, etc.) Negotiate agreements Restrain the young person Seek specialist intervention Seek assistance from cultural support specialist Use basic counselling strategies: q Active listening q Questioning q Reflecting feeling q Reframing q Summarising q Positive, assertive language q Positive tone of voice q Non-‐Verbals q Empathy

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Workplace Tasks

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These tasks are used to gather evidence of your competency in the performance criteria and performance evidence identified as gaps from CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work to CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work.

Your assessor will observe you completing these tasks. Often, there are components of the task you must complete before the assessor observes you. Read through all tasks before commencing.

Assessors: Use the box at the end of each task to record details of adjustments and modifications.

Transition RPL Kit Workplace Tasks

Workplace Task 2 CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations v Prepare for your assessor’s visit by organising your materials and documentation ahead of time.

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Only complete EITHER Part A or Part B of this task, depending on which elective you completed while obtaining CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work. If you completed CHCYTH407E Respond to critical situations, you are required to only complete tasks in Part A. If you completed CHCYTH404E Support young people in crisis, you are required to only complete tasks in Part B.

Part A – Framework for Crisis Situations and Risk Assessment

Establish a framework for dealing with potential crisis situations that covers: § Identifying and implementing risk-‐minimisation strategies § Detailing types of assistance appropriate to various situations § Providing assistance as necessary and appropriate to the situation § Identifying equipment available to support response to potential crisis situations § Maintaining a safe and healthy environment to minimise the risk of crisis situations § Recognising the possible causes of incidents and assess these for relevance to the safety and welfare of young people and the service environment You may create a new framework for crisis situations or modify and improve an existing one. Identify a crisis situation that either has occurred at your organisation, or is likely to occur. Provide details of the situation, e.g., what, where, who, how, etc. Conduct a risk assessment of the situation, with due consideration for the safety of young people and others in the organisation. As part of the risk assessment, demonstrate how you: § Identify, assess and implement a variety of possible strategies to minimise the risk in accordance with organisational procedures § Identify and routinely implement the organisation’s policies, procedures and practices that are designed to maximise physical and emotional safety of young people § Maintain a healthy and safe environment to minimise potential for harm § Ensure all legislative and ethical requirements are met by self and those who supervise Transition from CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work to CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work v. 1 May 2015

Transition RPL Kit Workplace Tasks

Part B – Framework for Crisis Situations and Scenario Analysis

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Establish a framework for dealing with potential crisis situations that covers: § Identifying and assessing risks to client safety and welfare § Understanding and anticipating possible causes of conflicts § Identifying and implementing risk-‐minimisation strategies § Providing information on possible responses to team members § Stating when to request assistance of others § Detailing types of assistance appropriate to various situations § Identifying equipment available to support response to potential crisis situations § Maintaining a safe and healthy environment to minimise the risk of crisis situations Analyse the scenario below and write a summary detailing how you provide assistance as necessary and as appropriate to the situation. Discuss with your assessor about how you would handle this situation, providing examples of what you would do given a number of possible things the young person might do. For example, if Danny responds calmly to your intervention vs. if he responds aggressively to your interventions. Scenario Danny, a small 14 year-‐old boy, is under the influence of spray paint chemicals. He attacked two boys in the activity area whom he has a grudge against. The other staff member on duty notified the supervisor, but does not know how to handle the situation. You have been called in to assist by the supervisor because he has a strong connection with you. When you arrive, Danny is wildly running around in the room smashing things, screaming he is going to hurt himself and everyone else. Include in your written summary and discuss with your assessor how you would: § Anticipate the potential causes of the conflict and harmful behaviour § Respond in a manner that promotes calm and reassurance, to prevent further escalation § Use procedure to protect Danny from endangering himself or others that are consistent with legal, ethical and organisation requirements, and safety considerations § Make appropriate judgements relating to physical restraint, based on balance of risk and safety of all people involved § Select responses and action designed to minimise risk, prevent escalation and to preserve the safety and security of all involved § Use effective communication skills and techniques in all communications with Danny, appropriate to the situation Role play with your assessor how you would report the crisis situation in the scenario to all relevant individuals, taking care to: § Use calm, confident and assertive communication to establish positive personal interaction and exchange information § Present information to all relevant individuals in a clear, accurate and comprehensive manner Transition from CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work to CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work v. 1 May 2015

Workplace Observation

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Date

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Use this tool in conjunction with the Workplace Tasks.

This tool is used to gather evidence of a candidate’s competency in the performance criteria and performance evidence identified as gaps in this transition kit.

Each task covers performance criteria and performance evidence from multiple units of competency. Refer

to the Cluster Bank and Competency Mapping to determine which units are covered in each task. It may not be necessary to complete all tasks. Use this tool in conjunction with the workplace tasks.

Assessors: Use the box at the end of each observation table to record details of adjustments and modifications.

Transition RPL Kit Workplace Observation

Workplace Observation 2 CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations

Competency Components

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Established a framework for dealing with potential crisis situations

Record what you observed

Undertook a timely risk assessment of potential crisis situation, with due consideration for the safety of young people and others

Identified, assessed and implemented a variety of possible strategies to minimise risk in accordance with organisational procedures

Sought and provided information on potential responses to the appropriate team members for action and support

Identified and routinely implemented organisation’s policies, procedures and practices designed to maximise physical and emotional safety of young person

Maintained a healthy and safe environment to minimise potential for harm

Ensured all legislative and ethical requirements are met by self and those who supervise

Recognised the possible causes of incidents and assessed these for relevance to the safety and welfare of young people and the service environment

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Third Party Report

For Workplace Supervisors

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Candidate Name

Organisation Name

Date

As part of the transition from CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work to CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work, the candidate is required to submit a report from their nominated workplace supervisor. Please answer the following questions about the candidate’s ability to perform their work to a standard that is acceptable to your organisation. Your perspective and time are invaluable to this process. Only tick the box if the candidate performs the work tasks to your organisation’s standards.

Does the candidate consistently meet your organisation’s performance standards for: CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people: q Identifying opportunities to reflect on own interactions and practices with young people q Recognising areas where own biases, background and opinions may have impacted on work with the young person Seeking opportunities to address any concerns or areas for development q CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives: q Applying principles of youth work practice to facilitate safe individual or group processes for interaction q Listening to and observing the young person’s stories experiences, and behaviour to clarify concerns and needs q Respecting the young person’s culture/s and way of interacting q Using a range of communication skills to identify and explore the young person’s challenges, strengths and resources q Encouraging the client to reframe their current circumstances to support their own understanding q Supporting the young person to communicate their issues or problems in a way appropriate to their individual needs, background and culture