Domain - Youth Work

Domain - Youth Work

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Level 3

Describe selected aspects of human development theory for youth work
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 28522

16846 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe selected aspects of human development theory for youth work.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Describe governance and management in a youth work organisation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

16866 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the principles of governance and management within youth work organisations; describe governance and management within one selected youth work organisation; and describe own position and work performance in relation to governance and management in a youth work organisation.

Standard-setting body:

Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Describe legal aspects of youth work
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16848.

22252 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This is a theory unit standard for youth workers. People credited with this standard are able to describe the law-making bodies and legal system in Aotearoa New Zealand, and describe legal issues in youth work.

Standard-setting body:

Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Describe the meaning and relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in youth work
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

16844 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a personal journey towards understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; describe the meaning of the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; and describe the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to youth work.

Standard-setting body:

Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Describe alcohol, nicotine, and other drug issues in youth work
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

16847 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: factors that contribute to the use and misuse of alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs by youth; the use of alcohol, nicotine and other drugs by youth; the outcomes of misuse of alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs for youth; and processes related to assessment and intervention for youth misusing alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs.

Standard-setting body:

Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of laws, rights, responsibilities, legal services and ethics in youth work
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 22252.

16848 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This is a theory unit standard for people entering or engaged in youth work. People credited with this standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of legal issues for youth work; identify legal services available to youth; demonstrate knowledge of a code of ethics for working with youth; demonstrate knowledge of the application of a code of ethics to working with youth; and demonstrate knowledge of avenues of redress for dealing with ethical disputes and grievances in youth work.

Standard-setting body:

Community Support Services ITO Limited - Social Services

Establish and maintain rapport with youth
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

16851 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: distinguish essential features of a young person''s identity; build rapport with a young person; and maintain rapport with a young person.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Participate in a group in youth work
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

16855 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to contribute to establishment of a group in youth work as a group member, and contribute to group functioning and achievement of group objectives for youth work.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Implement a youth development programme or project
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

16858 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: contribute to the development of a youth development programme or project; plan a youth development programme or project; and implement and evaluate a youth development programme or project.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Participate in networking in youth work
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

16859 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe and prioritise networking needs in youth work; identify networks in the community as a youth worker; and participate in a selected network in the community as a youth worker.

Standard-setting body:

Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Integrate theory and practice in youth work
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

16868 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify theory and practice in a workplace situation in youth work, and integrate new learning into theory and practice for youth work.

Standard-setting body:

Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Describe community-based youth services and support a young person to access services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

22255 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and describe community-based youth services; provide information on community-based youth services; and assist a young person to access a community-based youth service.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Level 5

Provide information for specific needs in a youth work setting
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

16860 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify a specific need, or needs, for information in a youth work setting; and provide information on a specific need, or needs, in a youth work setting.

Standard-setting body:

Community Support Services ITO Limited - Social Services

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