Course Title: Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: HWSS5704C
Course Title: Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4337 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact : Jennifer Brooker
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4115
Course Contact Email:jennifer.brooker@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Anne Fitzpatrick anne.fitzpatrick@rmit.edu.au
Dianne Mackay dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
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
Not applicable
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a legal and ethical framework that supports duty of care requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
Element: |
Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and common law relevant to work role |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Demonstrate in all work, an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations of the work role |
Element: |
Follow identified policies and practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Perform work within identified policies, protocols and procedures |
Element: |
Recognise and respond when client rights and interests are not being protected |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Support the client and/or their advocate/s to identify and express their concerns |
Element: |
Work ethically |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Protect the rights of the client when delivering services |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities for this course will include the following:
• a field trip to the Children’s Court
• case study analysis
• peer learning
• group discussions
• reading and analysis of current news events
Teaching Schedule
This course will be delivered in the second semester as per your student timetable.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with relevant, current news articles, and are expected to utilised the Learning Hub for this course.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment tasks for this course consists of three written tasks which are both homework and class-based, and are centred around case studies presented in class and the field trip to the Children’s Court.
Assessment Tasks
The assessment tasks for this course are:
• Three written tasks which will be based on homework
• In class assessments based on the field trip to the Children’s Court and case studies looked at in class.
Assessment Matrix
This program in delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment. The grades are as follows:
- 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 the 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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