Course Title: Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C0045 Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Client assessment and case management)
Course Title: Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 65
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS5718C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2014, Term1 2015 |
Course Contact: Bronwyn Tanti
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9079
Course Contact Email: bronwyn.tanti@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to support the care relationship for clients with carers and families in complex situations. This course may apply to work in a range of community sector contexts, particularly in client assessment and case management, and working with clients who have complex needs requiring a range of care solutions.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None required.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCM705C Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations |
Elements: |
1. Identify and address the needs of carers and families 2. Involve carers and families in assessment and care planning processes 3. Involve carer/s, family and other informal support persons in monitoring client care plan implementation |
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 for this course is based on written case study identifying the situation and presenting issues of a client you are currently working or have worked with.