Course Title: Be an effective volunteer
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: GEDU5971C
Course Title: Be an effective volunteer
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C1073 - Certificate I in Transition Education
Course Contact : Liz Cotter
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254870
Course Contact Email:elizabeth0anne.cotter@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 25
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
Nil
Course Description
In this course you will develop the understanding, knowledge and skills to undertake volunteer work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCVOL201B Be an effective volunteer |
Element: |
1. Develop an understanding of the volunteering sector |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Develop understanding of the definition and the volunteering |
Element: |
2. Apply the rights and responsibilities of the organisation and the volunteer |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify the rights and responsibilities of the organisation and |
Element: |
3. Work as a volunteer |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Demonstrate ability to manage one’s own time and organise |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will have developed the following skills and knowledge:
An understanding of how personal values and attitudes may impact on work as a volunteer
The need for relevant background checks to be undertaken by the organisation
The need for undertaking relevant/mandatory training
Organisation expectations of volunteers
Personal motivations for volunteering
An understanding of the volunteering sector including the nature of volunteer work and the importance of volunteer work to the community
An understanding of the organisation information including various roles, rights and responsiblities and organisation processes policies and procedures
An understanding of relevant legislative and procedural requirements, including requirements relating to mandatory notification where relevant
Communication and literacy skills to work well as part of a team in a volunteer role
The ability to adhere to policies and procedures
Information technology skills appropriate to specific tasks
Organisation skills to manage one’s own time
Demonstrate safe and effective use of workplace technology in line with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines
Details of Learning Activities
Engagement into the course will see you involved in the following learning activities:
- Developing an understanding of the volunteering sector
- Applying the rights and responsibilities of the organisation and the volunteer
- Working as a volunteer
Teaching Schedule
You will be provided with a comprehensive workshop schedule at your first class in February that will highlight the different days of the week and the classes that are scheduled for this course.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. You will also have access to the resources in the library.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course is ongoing and includes the following:
Observation
Written assignment
Role Play
Case Study
Assessment Tasks
The course assessment tasks will be:
· Observation in the workplace
· Written assignments/projects
· Case study and scenario analysis
· Questioning
· Role play simulation
Assessment Matrix
This program is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment. Grades include -
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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