Course Title: Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4264 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
Course Title: Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 125
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) |
HWSS5443C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2012, Term1 2013 |
Course Contact: Xenia Girdler
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4660
Course Contact Email: xenia.girdler@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to assess client needs in the context of identifying options for delivery of community services to support their needs
This unit includes applying standard processes and procedures to providing a comprehensive assessment of clients’ alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and other needs, developing case plans based on the assessment, and referring clients to other services as required
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD408A Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues |
Elements: |
1. prepare for assessment |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
There are a variety of tools used to assess this course including two hundred (200) hours of practical placement providing you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate the skills knowledge and attitude required.
Other assessment tasks may involve:
- Short essays where you will be expected to write an answer to a question in detail, and to draw conclusions about issues.
- Class presentation where you will be expected to conduct a brief session in class, to lead discussion and to provide information for other students.
- Participation in class discussions and activities.
- Reflective Journals you will be expected to provide a written record of your experiences during the year - in class and in practical placement.
- Blackboard/On-line assessment you will participate in regular on-line forums, blogging and small assessment tasks.