Course Title: Provide systems advocacy services
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5334 Diploma of Community Services (Financial counselling)
Course Title: Provide systems advocacy services
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 90
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.Course Contact: Jo Wallwork
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3983
Course Contact Email: mary-josephine.wallwork@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to advocate and ensure that government, community and organisational systems broadly support and uphold human rights.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services |
Elements: |
E1. Obtain, analyse and document information relevant to the needs of clients as a community of interest within the general community 1.1 Obtain and analyse relevant documented information about particular issues E2. Work with consumers, service users, services and other stakeholders to develop strategies to address identified needs 2.1 Develop and maintain close working relationships/ networks with relevant stakeholders E3. Advocate for, and facilitate the implementation of, strategies developed to address the needs of clients with specific needs 3.1 Identify and pursue relevant opportunities for communicating formally and informally about the needs of 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. By applying these skills and this knowledge, you will be able to undertake a leadership role in influencing social and system changes. You will also be able to advocate for change and continuous improvement at the organisational level to improve client outcomes and service quality.
Overview of Assessment
Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through:
- Case studies
- Group work
- Class presentation
- Written responses