Details for Methods of Youth Work

Awards offering Methods of Youth Work

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry
• Diploma of Chaplaincy
• Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Leadership
• Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Ministry
• Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Ministry
• Diploma of Ministry

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify and analyse social, historical, economic, legal and political contexts of young people;
2. Discuss the role of the Chaplain in working with young people in church-based and other community contexts;
3. Acquire the skills necessary to apply the core values and practice frameworks of Chaplaincy youth work;
4. Report on the impact of personal and professional values in determining the appropriate approach to working with young people.

Subject Content

• Various settings of youth work, both Church based and community settings
• Youth work models for various contexts
• Principles for relationship building with young people
• Collaborating with other agencies
• Research in the youth sector
• Youth work service provision, including case management, assessment and referrals

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Case Studies (30%)
• Professional Portfolio (40%)
• Presentation (30%)

Prescribed Text

• Sapin, K. Essential Skills for Youth Practice. London: Sage Publications, 2013.

Please consult your instructor before purchasing any texts