Course Title: Work effectively in the leisure and health industry

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: HWSS5579C

Course Title: Work effectively in the leisure and health industry

School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng

Campus: City Campus

Program: C2199 - Certificate II in Community Services

Course Contact : Elizabeth-Anne Cotter

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4870

Course Contact Email:Elizabeth-anne.cotter@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

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

There are no prerequisites for this unit of competency

Course Description

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work in a context within which leisure and health work occurs and its role in enhancing well being.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CHCRH401A Work effectively in the leisure and health industry
Element:	1. Work within the context of the leisure and health sector 2. Develop knowledge of the leisure and health industry
Performance Criteria:	1. Work within the context of the leisure and health sector 1.1 Demonstrate in all work understanding of the value of leisure, recreation and play in enhancing well being 1.2 In all work in the sector demonstrate consideration of the historical context of the sector 1.3 Demonstrate consideration of the changing social, political, and economic context in all work 1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the different work environments and work roles within the industry 2. Develop knowledge of the leisure and health industry 2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of current issues which impact on the sector and different models of leisure and health 2.2 In collecting information about leisure and health, collect and use views of key stakeholders and representatives from relevant target groups 2.3 Seek information for professional development and further training options and identify potential career pathways 3. Demonstrate a commitment to the central philosophies of the leisure and health sector 3.1 Demonstrate consideration and understanding of the underpinning values and philosophy of the sector in all work undertaken 3.2 Demonstrate commitment to access and equity principles in all work in the sector 3.3 Ensure clients participate in all aspects of service planning and support activities 3.4 Undertake all work as part of the inter disciplinary team and exhibit an awareness of the role of a conjoint approach to leisure and health programs 3.5 Identify personal values and attitudes regarding leisure, recreation and play and take them into account when planning and implementing all work activities 4. Operate within the policies and procedures of the leisure and health sector 4.1 Identify relevant organisation policies and discuss with colleagues and team 4.2 Ensure all work is consistent with relevant statutory and legislative provisions 4.3 Demonstrate knowledge of ethical conduct and duty of care requirements relevant to the practice of leisure and health

Learning Outcomes

 By completing this unit of competency you will achieve and demonstrate competence in the following skills:

 Working within the context of the leisure and health sector

Develoing knowledge of the leisure and health industry

Demonstrating a commitment to the central philosophies of the leisure and health sector

Operating within the policies and procedures of the leisure and health sector

Details of Learning Activities

Students will participate in classroom discussions, problem solving, role play scenarios and work place simulations. Key concepts will be explored through the investigation of these real world and simulated environments. Learning activities include questionnaires and case studies.

Teaching Schedule

Classes / workshops will be offered on a weekly basis during the academic year.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment in this unit of competency will be through a mix of in-class tasks, case studies, scenarios, workplacement based projects, group work and team work, problem based learning and responses to a range of underpinning knowledge questions as well as the development of an evidence portfolio linked to the unit of competency elements and workplace practice.

Assessment Tasks

A student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of this particular competency. The assessment tasks are based on the requirements of the essential aspects of evidence as outlined in the unit of competency: CHCRH401A Work effectively in the leisure and health industry

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.

Student also complete an evidence portfolio documenting workplacement practice linked to the unit of competency.

Assessment Matrix

CHCRH401A Work effectively in the leisure and health industry

   Task                       Questions          In class activities         Project Work         Evidence portfolio of work practice
Element 1                          X                            X                                    X                                                   X
Element 2                          X                            X                                    X                                                   X
Element 3                          X                            X                                    X                                                   X
Element 4                          X                            X                                    X                                                   X

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