Q32 (c)

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding about relationships between young people and shift/part-time work; Well informed judgement on the extent to which shift and part-time work support young people to manage multiple roles; Provides clear links to the effect on the wellbeing of young people; Presents a logical and cohesive response using relevant examples	13–15
Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding about relationships between young people and shift/part-time work; Provides a judgement on the extent to which shift and part-time work support young people to manage multiple roles; Provides links to the effect on the wellbeing of young people; Presents a cohesive response using relevant examples	10–12
Demonstrate sound knowledge about the relationship between young people and shift/part-time work; Provides a link(s) between shift and part-time work and managing multiple roles; Communicates some information using examples	7–9
Provides some information about young people and/or patterns of work and/or multiple role expectations; Provides example(s)	4–6
Provides some relevant information	1–3

Answers could include:

Young people are by nature transitioning in many areas of their life. They are developing essential life skills as well as developing skills and abilities required in the workplace. This life stage could also mean that they are caring for younger siblings, or an aging parent or grandparent, studying, or have on the job training by volunteering. They may have a desire to explore and discover the world. The predominant patterns of work that young people engage in require flexibility to meet this life stage and their multiple roles.

Shiftwork refers to employment schedules that operate outside of the typical 9-5 workday. Can include examples of hospitality, bar work, event promotions, retail, music festivals. The physical health of young people means that they tend to manage the stresses and demands of these atypical hours.

Shift work:

• attracts extra payment for less hours and the less favourable working hours means young people engage in less hours for more financial benefits.
• attracts young people by enabling their management of rigid hours set by university/TAFE schedules.
• can meet social needs eg bar work.
• has health implications such as sleep disturbances.

Part-time work refers to working less than 35 hours per week and receiving entitlements on a pro rata basis. Examples can include corporate traineeships, hair dressing, landscaping, real estate, retail.

This work:

• entitles employees to take leave as sick leave and annual leave.
• has reduced working hours, meaning that other demands can be met.
• has set shifts and regular schedules can make planning around rigid study or caring for younger siblings or aging parents whilst earning a set income easier.
• has a set income, which is predictable, and budgeting can be established.
• might be entry level and have low pay, can have contractual obligations, and can be inflexible. Young people might need multiple part-time roles or work in other work patterns to meet adequate standard of living needs.