NZQA registered unit standard
26139 version 1
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Title
Integrate theories and procedures of a specialist practice into
positive youth development practice models
Level
6
Credits
15
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: summarise
principal theories and procedures of an area of specialist
practice; evaluate the application of specialist practice
knowledge and use of specialist procedures in positive youth
development practice; and use experience of an area of
specialist practice to develop own model of practice under
practice supervision.
Classification
Social Services > Youth Development
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 26131, Manage personal performance and actively
engage in self care as a youth development worker, or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard is underpinned by the principles in the Youth Development
Strategy Aotearoa1 (YDSA) that youth development “needs good information” and is
“shaped by the big picture”. 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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Glossary:
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.
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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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26139 version 1
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Positive youth development principles means the principles of positive youth
development such as those outlined in the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa.
Practice model is a framework describing methods and approaches for working with
people based on hypotheses and assumptions about best practice.
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.
Specialist practice means an area/domain of specialist endeavour in which social
service workers work. It includes but is not limited to practices such as: criminal
justice, community development, counselling, alcohol and drug practice, creative
activity-based practice, teaching, coaching and mentoring, faith-based practice,
social work, foster care, iwi social services, and pacific social services.
Specialist practice knowledge means the professional and procedural knowledge
associated with an area of specialist practice.
Specialist procedures means the practice procedures associated with a particular
specialist area of practice, which are used across the specialist area of practice and
within an organisation.
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
Summarise principal theories and procedures of an area of specialist practice.
Range
minimum of two theories and two procedures for one area of specialist practice.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Principal theories underpinning the area of specialist practice are summarised.
Range
1.2
summary includes – theory name and author, theory’s key points,
scope and application, strengths and limitations, use in different
cultural contexts.
Principal procedures underpinning the area of specialist practice are
summarised.
Range
summary includes – practices and procedures used, cultural and
ethical considerations, scope and application, strengths and
limitations.
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Outcome 2
Evaluate the application of specialist practice knowledge and use of specialist procedures
in positive youth development practice.
Range
knowledge and procedures associated with one area of specialist practice.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Application of specialist practice knowledge to positive youth development
practice is evaluated.
Range
2.2
evaluation includes but is not limited to – how knowledge
influences and is influenced by positive youth development
principles, potential applications of specialist knowledge to positive
youth development practice, any cultural or ethical considerations,
any benefits or constraints for positive youth development practice
arising from the application of specialist knowledge.
Use of specialist procedures in positive youth development practice is
evaluated.
Range
evaluation includes but is not limited by – how procedures impact
on and are impacted by positive youth development principles;
how procedures inform positive youth development practice
models, any cultural or ethical considerations, any benefits or
constraints for positive youth development practice arising from
the application of specialist procedures.
Outcome 3
Use experience of an area of specialist practice to develop own model of practice under
practice supervision.
Evidence requirements
3.1
New learning from area of specialist practice and its impact on own practice
model is identified and explained under practice supervision.
Range
3.2
new learning includes but is not limited to – theories, procedures,
personal experiences.
Reflection is used to identify opportunities for further development of own
practice model.
Range
reflection includes – identification of strengths in practice,
opportunities for further development, planned initiatives to further
develop practice.
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(Careerforce)
SSB Code 101814
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NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
26139 version 1
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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
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0222
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
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
Please contact the Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce)
info@careerforce.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
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 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016