NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Integrate strengths-based practice and Treaty partnership
approaches into delivery of youth development initiatives
Level
6
Credits
15
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: use
approaches based on strengths-based practice to deliver a
planned positive youth development initiative to young people;
conclude initiative, acknowledge achievements, support young
people to maintain connections and use feedback to develop
organisation’s positive youth development practice; use a
Treaty partnership approach to work with tangata whenua to
support positive youth development; and use practice
supervision to reflect on delivery of positive youth development
initiatives.
Classification
Social Services > Youth Development
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 26133, Design and plan a positive youth development
initiative; Unit 26135, Facilitate group processes to support
young people’s positive development; and Unit 26136, Support
team, multidisciplinary and cross cultural work in youth
development; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
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This unit standard is underpinned by the principles in the Youth Development
Strategy Aotearoa1 (YDSA) that youth development “happens through quality
relationships” and is“triggered when young people fully participate”. It prepares
people to use their knowledge and understanding of youth development practice to
work with young people, and to practice accountably within established
organisational policies, procedures and protocols.
2
When contributing to achievement of a degree or any degree-related qualification,
assessment of this unit standard must be integrated within an approved programme
of study. Those providers wishing to offer a degree programme containing this
standard are referred to CMR 0222 for further information on requirements.
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7 Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa, accessed from http://www.myd.govt.nz/aboutmyd/publications/youth-development-strategy-aotearoa.html
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Glossary:
Culturally safe practice is practising in a way that recognises and respects people’s
cultural differences. It has been defined by Williams (1999, p. 213)2 as the creation
of an environment “…where there is no assault, challenge or denial of their identity,
of who they are and what they need. It is about shared respect, shared meaning,
shared knowledge and experience of learning together.”
Discrimination is the unfair or less favourable treatment of one person when
compared with another person in the same or similar circumstances. Discrimination
may be unlawful if it based on any of the following: sex (including pregnancy);
disability (including reliance on a guide dog, wheelchair or other aids); marital status;
age; religious belief; political opinion; colour; race; family status; employment status;
sexual orientation; and ethnic or national origins.
Ethical practice is practice that complies with a professional ethical code established
by a relevant professional or regulatory body.
Group means three or more people meeting together and connected by a common
interest or activity.
Informed consent is agreement to a procedure given by a person with the full
knowledge of the process used, the risks involved, probable consequences and
alternatives.
Organisational protocols are the guidelines, rules and regulations of an organisation
including its legal requirements, policies, procedures, templates and processes.
Ostracism is the process whereby people are excluded from interactions with others
or from an event or service.
Positive youth development means building on young people’s strengths, interests,
skills, and abilities to support their transition from childhood to adulthood. It focuses
on engaging youth to take responsibility for their own well-being and that of their
wider community, now and in the future.
Positive youth development initiative means a specific intervention, activity or
programme of activities designed, using positive development principles,
philosophies and practices, to produce a positive outcome for a young person or
group of young people.
Positive youth development practice means practices, procedures and activities
designed to grow and develop the social, cultural and/or employment-related skills,
knowledge, attributes and attitudes that young people need to be fully participating
members of society, now and in the future.
Practice supervision is a contracted relationship with a skilled peer who provides a
safe context to reflect on and review aspects of, or episodes in a professional’s
practice. It involves a worker meeting with an independent person who has
advanced experience, knowledge and practice skills, including skills in supervisory
practice. Practice supervision happens either inside or outside the workplace in a
confidential setting.
Problem behaviours are behaviours that expose young people to risk. They include,
but are not limited to – substance abuse, delinquency, teen pregnancy, dropping out
of school and violence.
Risk factors are intrinsic or environmental factors that research has shown to be
associated with negative outcomes for health and well-being.
Strengths-based approaches incorporate protective factors into youth development
initiatives to enhance life opportunities and promote good health and well-being.
Williams, R. (1999). Cultural safety: what does it mean for our work practice? Australian and New Zealand
Journal of Public Health, 23 (2), 213-214.
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Strengths-based practice recognises that both ‘risk’ and ‘protective’ factors are
acquired throughout a person’s social and personal development. By focussing on
what is working well strengths-based practice supports the adaptive growth of
organisations and individuals. Strategies may include but are not limited to – solution
focussed, resilience-based, kaupapa Māori, Pacific and other culturally relevant
modalities of practice.
Tangata whenua refers to the whānau, hapū and iwi who are recognised as the
traditional occupiers of the land within a specific district/rohe.
Treaty partnership means working within the articles and intentions of the Treaty of
Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Youth/young people are people between the ages of 12 and 24.
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Assessment notes:
This unit standard may be assessed against evidence of demonstrated performance
in the workplace and/or through the use of simulated workplace settings in an
educational environment. Workplace settings can include field or practice learning
placements.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Use approaches based on strengths-based practice to deliver a planned positive youth
development initiative to young people.
Range
evidence is required of working with two individual young people, at least one of
whom is from a cultural background different to the candidate’s own;
evidence is required of working with two groups of young people, with one
group mainly comprising people of a cultural background different to the
candidate’s own.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Implementation of planned positive youth development initiative is negotiated
with young people.
Range
negotiation includes – gaining informed consent; agreeing young
people’s time commitment; contribution by young people;
involvement of others such as peers, mentors, support
people/groups and other professionals; expectations, ground rules
and standards of behaviour; outcomes to be achieved.
1.2
Positive youth development initiative is delivered as designed and planned.
1.3
Strengths-based approaches are used to maintain connection and relationship
with the young people and to minimise risk factors and problem behaviours
throughout the delivery of the youth development initiative.
Range
a minimum of two approaches that address two or more risk
factors and problem behaviours.
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Organisational protocols are used to ensure practice is culturally safe and
ethical.
Outcome 2
Conclude initiative, acknowledge achievements, support young people to maintain
connections and use feedback to develop organisation’s positive youth development
practice.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Positive youth development initiative is concluded, and opportunities for
participants to reflect on what they have achieved are provided.
2.2
Achievements of all participants are acknowledged in a manner that does not
discriminate against or ostracise participants.
2.3
Level of ongoing connectedness between participants and youth development
worker is agreed, and strategies to maintain connectedness are negotiated.
Range
negotiation includes – process for staying connected, frequency
and mode of contact, gaining informed consent, ability to opt out or
withdraw at any time, agreement not to share confidential and/or
private information, practices to minimise ostracism and/or
discrimination.
2.4
Feedback is obtained from participants and others involved in the positive youth
development initiative on its implementation and usefulness in supporting
positive youth development.
2.5
Feedback is used to provide recommendations for development of
organisation’s positive youth development practice.
2.6
Summary of feedback, recommendations, issues arising, including unmet needs
and future risks, are recorded and referred for action according to organisational
protocols.
Outcome 3
Use a Treaty partnership approach to work with tangata whenua to support positive youth
development.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Treaty partnership approach is used to guide positive youth development
practice that does not discriminate or ostracise young people.
Range
a minimum of one approach.
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3.2
Strategies to begin and maintain working relationships with tangata whenua are
established.
Range
3.3
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a minimum of two strategies.
Strategies include but are not limited to – appropriate use of
kaupapa, tikanga and te reo Maori; culturally appropriate ways of
working; use of iwi-led initiatives.
Practice demonstrates respect for culturally different worldviews and is culturally
safe.
Outcome 4
Use practice supervision to reflect on delivery of positive youth development initiatives.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Own experiences in implementing positive youth development initiatives are
reflected on under practice supervision.
4.2
Reflection is used to identify the impact of experiences of positive youth
development approaches on the development of own youth development
practice.
reflection includes – identification of strengths in practice and
opportunities for further development.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2013
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
14 April 2011
N/A
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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