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C5360 - Diploma of Financial Counselling
Plan: C5360 - Diploma of Financial Counselling
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureApproach to learning and assessment
The program is delivered over 12 months full-time at the RMIT City Campus. This program is delivered using a blended model, approximately 70% face-to-face and 30% online.
Online learning occurs via Canvas, where you will access learning activities and subject-matter reading to support the workshop activities. You will use Discussion Boards to continue with learning activities in the weeks between on-site workshops. You will have extensive training in the use of Canvas during your induction in February.
There is a WIL component to the program. You are required to complete 220 hours of work placement. You will be supported by a RMIT to secure a suitable WIL placement.
The approach to learning and assessment for this program will include both supervised and non-supervised forms of training delivery.
Supervised training is teacher directed learning and assessment activities. This includes:
- Work placements which are mandatory requirements.
- Structured online learning activities where there is real time access to your teachers e.g. online lectures, teacher led discussions and online activities.
- Face-to-face learning e.g. tutorials, lectures, scheduled classes.
- Assessment tasks.
You will also need to work independently, this includes:
- Independent study activities such as research, reading, practical and/or theoretical practice tests or assessments.
If you have a long-term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Coordinator or the Equitable Learning Service Unit (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services) if you would like to find out more.
Information relating to Covid
Please note that this program’s courses (whether core, option, or university elective courses) may have mandatory in-person attendance or assessment to pass the course.
If you are choosing to enrol in a course which has mandatory in-person attendance or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
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RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
- complete these activities in real work contexts or situations;
and in addition:
- these interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be simulated.
You are required to complete 220 hours of work placement. You will be supported by RMIT to secure a suitable placement.
If you are currently employed in the sector in a role directly related to your studies, this may contribute to your placement hours.
The designated WIL courses for this program are:
- CHCFIN001 Facilitate the financial counselling process
- CHCFIN002 Identify and apply technical information to assist clients with financial issues
- CHCFIN003 Develop and use financial counselling tools and techniques
Industry Placement Requirements
A WIL agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement.
In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to Changes or Cancellation of WIL Activities in the WIL Guideline.
A current Police Check is required by students to complete the placement component of this program.
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