Course Title: Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5331 Diploma of Youth Work

Course Title: Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 100

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Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
HUSO5213C	City Campus	TAFE	365T Global, Urban and Social Studies	Face-to-Face or Workplace	Term1 2015, Term1 2017

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4454

Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to better understand client groups and the issues that impact on their lives.  This understanding will enable you to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services. You will focus on the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry. 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
Elements:	1. Identify social and cultural issues impacting on clients in Australian society 2. Analyse impacts of social and cultural factors on clients 3. Monitor impact of social and cultural factors on community work and services provided to clients

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.

Overview of Assessment

	Assessment one  Written responses to research, reports and documentary viewed and discussed in class
	Assessment two  Written responses to case study scenarios
	Assessment three Work place assessment including 240 hours of WIL placement, role play, demonstration of skills in a simulated work environment, written response to questions, work placement report, WI workplace supervisor report, and assessment by the RMIT supervisor in the workplace
	Assessment four  Observation in a simulated and /or workplace environment

 

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