Course Title: Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: BUSM8812C

Course Title: Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3319 - Certificate III in Individual Support

Course Contact: Renee Costa

Course Contact Phone: 9925 0886

Course Contact Email: renee.costa@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

You will learn the  skills and knowledge required to assist with supporting the ongoing skill development of a person with disability. It involves following and contributing to an established individual plan and using a positive, strengths-based approach.

 

This unit applies to individuals who work with people with disability in a range of community services contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

Element:

1. Contribute to skills assessment

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Observe the person’s skills and competencies in a manner that respects the rights of the person

1.2 Support the engagement of family and/or carers and/or relevant other in the skills assessment

1.3 Record all observations accurately and objectively in consultation with supervisor and using terms that can be clearly understood

1.4 Provide feedback to supervisor about any changes in the person’s demonstration of skills in different environments and any changes in the person’s status likely to impact on skills development

Element:

2. Assist with ongoing skills development according to individualised plan

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Encourage the person with disability to engage as actively as possible in all activities and provide them with information, skills and support to do so

2.2 Interpret and follow skills development strategies identified in the individual plan

2.3 Encourage and assist the person to identify personal strengths and personal goals for ongoing skill development

2.4 Provide support for the person to identify resources to complement strengths

2.5 Provide positive support to mobilise strengths and to encourage ongoing development and application of skills for personal development

2.6 Provide constructive feedback to the person in an appropriate and respectful way

2.7 Discuss any difficulties experienced in implementing skills development activities with the person or relevant others

2.8 Monitor strategies to determine effectiveness and level of engagement in activities in consultation with supervisor

Element:

3. Support incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Provide encouragement in real-life situations that can act as potential informal or incidental learning opportunities

3.2 Use positive approaches and strategies to promote enjoyment and maximise engagement

3.3 Withdraw support to an appropriate level to encourage experiential learning in consultation with supervisor

Element:

4.Complete documentation

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Comply with the organisation's reporting requirements

4.2 Maintain documentation according to organisation’s requirements


Learning Outcomes


 On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Some of the examples of learning activities are:

·         class exercises and discussions

·         practical demonstrations in a simulated environmen

·         peer learning

·         guest speakers

·         group discussions

·         independent assessment tasks which require research

·         practical placement

·      group activities and group discussions


Teaching Schedule

Session 1: 

  • What is skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • You role and involvement as a worker providing support
  • Tools that can be used in your role

Session 2:

  • Who are the people that would be involved in in supporting the clients
  • Discussion about the Disability discrimination Act
  • Recording observations

Session 3: 

  • Interpreting strategies
  • working to mobilise strengths
  • documentation
  • working with families and cultural considerations


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Moosa, I. A. (2010), International Finance: An Analytical Approach. (3rd ed) Sydney: McGraw-Hill. The publishers of this textbook, McGraw-Hill, offer some online services such as revision questions, articles, and so on. To gain access to the McGraw-Hill Web resources simply follow the steps on the card found inside the front cover of the textbook.

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Verganti, R., 2009, Design-Driven Innovation: Changing the Rules of Competition by Radically Innovating what Things Mean, Harvard Business Press

Acemoglu, Laibson, and List (2016), Microeconomics, 1st Ed, Pearson. (referred to as ALL)

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Acemoglu, Laibson, and List (2016), Microeconomics, 1st Ed, Pearson. (referred to as ALL)

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Acemoglu, Laibson, and List (2016), Microeconomics, 1st Ed, Pearson. (referred to as ALL)

Selected Articles (to be announced)

Verganti, R., 2009, Design-Driven Innovation: Changing the Rules of Competition by Radically Innovating what Things Mean, Harvard Business Press

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Acemoglu, Laibson, and List (2016), Microeconomics, 1st Ed, Pearson. (referred to as ALL)

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Selected Articles (to be announced)

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

None

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Op-amps and Linear Integrated Circuits By Ramakant Gayakwad

0-13-280868-

Dumovic Marko “ Electrical Installations”, RMIT

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Class notes and Tutorials.

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Glyn James, Modern Engineering Mathematics, fourth edition, Pearson Education Australia

1447915925

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Dumovic Marko “ Electrical Installations”, RMIT

Class notes and Tutorials.

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Glyn James, Modern Engineering Mathematics, fourth edition, Pearson Education Australia

1447915925

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Dumovic Marko “ Electrical Installations”, RMIT

Class notes and Tutorials.

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Glyn James, Modern Engineering Mathematics, fourth edition, Pearson Education Australia

1447915925

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Op-amps and Linear Integrated Circuits By Ramakant Gayakwad

0-13-280868-

Op-amps and Linear Integrated Circuits By Ramakant Gayakwad

0-13-280868-

Online notes posted on Blackboard

Online notes posted on Blackboard

Online notes posted on Blackboard


References

Electrical Trade Principles, 2nd Edition, Jeffery Hampson and Steven Hanssen

- Keith Pethbridge & Ian Neeson "Australian Electrical Wiring Practice - Volumes 1&2" McGraw Hill, ISBN 0 074 71053 2
- Australian Standard AS3000 - Wiring Rules
- Australian Standard AS3008 - Electrical Installations, Selection of Cables
- Theodore Wildi “Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems”, Prentice Hall ISBN: 0-13-082460-7
- RMIT network drive: S:\C6120\EEET7029C Electrical Installations -RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub.
Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au The Learning Hub ( Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered. Video: Harnessing Natures Power Site for selection and coordination of protective devices:
http://www.electrician2.com/calculators/s240_6.html
 

Electrical Trade Principles, 2nd Edition, Jeffery Hampson and Steven Hanssen

Croft A, Davidson R, Mathematics for Engineers, third edition, Pearson Education Australia

1408263238

Croft A, Davidson R, Mathematics for Engineers, third edition, Pearson Education Australia

1408263238

Croft A, Davidson R, Mathematics for Engineers, third edition, Pearson Education Australia

1408263238

- Keith Pethbridge & Ian Neeson "Australian Electrical Wiring Practice - Volumes 1&2" McGraw Hill, ISBN 0 074 71053 2
- Australian Standard AS3000 - Wiring Rules
- Australian Standard AS3008 - Electrical Installations, Selection of Cables
- Theodore Wildi “Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems”, Prentice Hall ISBN: 0-13-082460-7
- RMIT network drive: S:\C6120\EEET7029C Electrical Installations -RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub.
Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au The Learning Hub ( Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered. Video: Harnessing Natures Power Site for selection and coordination of protective devices:
http://www.electrician2.com/calculators/s240_6.html
 

- Keith Pethbridge & Ian Neeson "Australian Electrical Wiring Practice - Volumes 1&2" McGraw Hill, ISBN 0 074 71053 2
- Australian Standard AS3000 - Wiring Rules
- Australian Standard AS3008 - Electrical Installations, Selection of Cables
- Theodore Wildi “Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems”, Prentice Hall ISBN: 0-13-082460-7
- RMIT network drive: S:\C6120\EEET7029C Electrical Installations -RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub.
Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au The Learning Hub ( Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered. Video: Harnessing Natures Power Site for selection and coordination of protective devices:
http://www.electrician2.com/calculators/s240_6.html
 

None

Electrical Trade Principles, 2nd Edition, Jeffery Hampson and Steven Hanssen

Electronics Fundamentals, 6th Edition, Thomas L Floyd

Electronics Fundamentals, 6th Edition, Thomas L Floyd

Electronics Fundamentals, 6th Edition, Thomas L Floyd

Construction Industry OHS Pocket Book by Construction and Property Services

Construction Industry OHS Pocket Book by Construction and Property Services

Construction Industry OHS Pocket Book by Construction and Property Services

Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), May 2009

Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), May 2009

Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), May 2009

Construction Industry WHS Pocketbook by Construction and Property Services

Construction Industry WHS Pocketbook by Construction and Property Services

Construction Industry WHS Pocketbook by Construction and Property Services

Electrical Principles for the Electrical Trades,5th Edition, J. Jennesson, 2003

Electrical Principles for the Electrical Trades,5th Edition, J. Jennesson, 2003

Electrical Principles for the Electrical Trades,5th Edition, J. Jennesson, 2003


Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. Students will need to purchase an RMIT polo top as uniform for placement


Overview of Assessment

There will be two forms of assessment and they will include a task analysis and skills observation checklist which will be completed in class and an observation and documentation task on placement that relates to the unit of competency. You will be required to submit documentation as part of your assessment for this unit at the end of your practical placcement.

The assessment tasks are as follows:

Task 1: Task analysis - skills observation checklist

Task 2: Placement observation analysis /discussion 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca


Assessment Tasks

Assessment task 1: 

For this task you will be required to complete a task analysis which will be done in class. You will be observed and will be required to demonstrate how you would support skill development using a strengths based approach. There will be a observation checklist that you will be required to complete

 

Assessment task 2:

For this task you will be required to meet the requirements of the observation checklist that will be provided to you for when you are on placement. You will be required to have contributed to ongoing skills development, using a strengths-based approach, for 3 people with disability and document your involvement and or observations.

 


Assessment Matrix

Students will be given an assessment marking guide for reference at the time that the assessment tasks are distributed.

Other Information

Work Integrated Learning

This is a Work Integrated Learning course in which you will complete a 60 hour placement in an organisation, undertaking the kinds of professional tasks you could expect in your work after graduation.

Police Check

You must obtain evidence of a satisfactory National Police Records Check before undertaking work placements and will need to pay the associated costs.

or

You may be required to obtain a satisfactory National Police Records Check at the request of their placement agency.

Working with Children

You must provide evidence of a satisfactory Working with Children check before undertaking work placements and will need to pay the associated costs.

or

You may be required to obtain a satisfactory Working with Children Check at the request of their placement agency.

Immunisation

You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation for certain diseases before undertaking work placement. You will need to discuss the specific requirements of your placement with the course coordinator and/or WIL practitioner and will need to pay the associated costs for immunisation.

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions 

You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted in hardcopy. For every piece of work submitted online you will complete an e-Declaration. The signed cover sheet or e-Declaration acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Attendance

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for Special Consideration

If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Assessment Appeals

If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:

  1. a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
  2. b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
  3. c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).

Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Examples of plagiarism include:

  • Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
  • Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
  • Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
  • Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
  • Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
  • Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
  • Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
  • Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy –  http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22

Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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