Course Title: Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: HWSS5509C
Course Title: Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4264 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
Course Contact : Xenia Girdler
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4660
Course Contact Email:xenia.girdler@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required for working with people who are experiencing homelessness or risk of becoming homeless, including women and children experiencing family violence
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
Element: |
1. Develop knowledge of causes and impacts of homelessness |
Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
You will be given an opportunity to take part in a variety of activities –practical and theoretical. These activities are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Teaching Schedule
This course is scheduled to be delivered during second semester. A timetable will be given to you during first semester.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resources for this course will be made available to you in class and on Blackboard.
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.
Assessment Tasks
There will be a variety of assessment tasks involving case studies, research and group work. Details regarding these will be given to you in class.
Assessment Matrix
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