Course Title: Work effectively in the community sector
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: HWSS8118C
Course Title: Work effectively in the community sector
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Program: C4329 - Certificate IV in Disability
Course Contact : Anthony Graham
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4411
Course Contact Email:anthony.graham@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mary Collins - Teacher, Disability Work, Oncampus programs (03) 99254598, mary.collins@rmit.edu.au
Maura Lynch - Teacher, Disability Work -Industry programs (03) 99254577, maura.lynch@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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
Not applicable
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a community work or service delivery setting with communities, clients, carers, staff, visitors, suppliers and others to meet established work requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector |
Element: |
1. Work ethically |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow ethical guidelines in decision-making in all work undertaken with an awareness of potential ethical complexity in own work role |
Element: |
2. Communicate effectively in a community work or service delivery setting |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop, review and revise personal skills in communication as an ongoing priority to address work role requirements |
Element: |
3. Work effectively within the community services system |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop knowledge of different sectors involving community work and/or service delivery and how inter-relationships between these sectors affect own work |
Element: |
4. Demonstrate commitment to relevant values and philosophy underpinning work in the sector |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Demonstrate consideration and understanding of the underpinning values and philosophy of the sector and the work area |
Element: |
5. Maintain work standards |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify relevant organisation policies and procedures relating to awards, standards and legislative requirements of own work role and clarify any uncertainties with appropriate personnel |
Element: |
6. Take responsibility for personal skill development |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Seek advice from appropriate persons on areas for skill and knowledge development |
Element: |
7. Reflect on own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Undertake self-evaluation in conjunction with supervisors and/or peers |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course you will learn about the legislation governing workplace health and safety practices, the application of this to the disability services sector and your responsibilities as a disability support worker. The sessions will include those on environmental, behavioural and health risks and strategies, emergency procedures and equipment used to minimize risks. The Certificate IV in Disability Workincludes a field placement in a community disability service of 200 hours across the whole program and the knowledge and skills you gain in this unit will be further developed during the placement.
Teaching Schedule
Week Topics
10 Course introduction inc. field placement preparation
11 Rights needs and interests, balancing WHS and individual rights and dignity of risk.
12 Field Placement
13 Field Placement
14 Field Placement review - of WHS in the workplace as it occurs.
15 Manual Handling - session practising use of equipment, guidelines and practices, minimising hazards and risks
16 Infection control in the disability field.
17 Environmental assessments - students complete an environmental assessment of a specified building/venue
18 Review - legislation and policy, workers roles and responsibilties, client responsibilities.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
During sessions you will be directed to relevant sources of information including government websites for Worksafe, Department of Human Services (DHS), Safe Work Australia and other regulatory bodies. The WHS policy and practice documentation for the field placement agency will also be an important resource.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include a number of assessment tasks.
Assessment Tasks
There are four assessment tasks for the course:
1. Field Placement - a report on the workers’ roles and responsibilities in the field placement agency
2. Short answer questions - responses to a set of questions on infection/cross infection risks and control in the field agencies
3. in-class: Environmental assessment checklist and comments on the risks in a specified building or venue.
4. Manual Handling - demonstration of safe use of hoists, beds, wheelchairs and other aids.
Assessment Matrix
A detailed assessment matrix will be available from the course teacher.
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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