Course Title: Analyse sociological factors on clients community work and services
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: HUSO5205C
Course Title: Analyse sociological factors on clients community work and services
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5330 - Diploma of Community Services Work
Course Contact : Zaina Nehme
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4552
Course Contact Email:zainaindira.nehme@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Julian Silverman: +61 3 9925 4578
julian.silverman@rmit.edu.au
Anne Fitzpatrick: +61 3 9925 0329
anne.fitzpatrick@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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 application of knowledge of the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry. This course will prepare workers to better understand their client groups and issues that impact on the lives of their clients and hence on their delivery of services. The application of knowledge and skills described in this course relate to functioning independently to plan and undertake community work and associated services.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCLD514B Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients community work and services |
Element: |
1. Identify social and cultural issues impacting on Australian society |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify major social and cultural institutions in Australian society and their functions in society |
Element: |
2. Analyse impacts of social and cultural factors |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use available information to identify social and cultural factors impacting on individual clients, groups or communities |
Element: |
3. Monitor impact of social and cultural factors on community work and services |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Monitor impact of work undertaken and/or services provided in line with scope of own work role and organisation policies and procedures |
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 be supported and complemented by RMIT’s learning management tool "Blackboard". Other essential learning activities will take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some of the learning activities that you will undertake are:
- Group Work
- Discussion of visual materials
- Analysis of readings
- Newspaper article discussions
- Questions and answers
- Research activities
Teaching Schedule
This course has been grouped for delivery and is part of a cluster called: Working in Community. The other courses forming this cluster are: CHCCD514B Implement community development strategies and CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services
Class | Topic | Content |
1 | Introduction to Sociology |
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2 | Sociological Factors and impact on the community |
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3 | Introduction to models of community development: working with individuals and groups to identify collective issues |
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4 | Working with community groups to establish collaborative processes |
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5 | Strengthening community capacity and supporting group processes and skills development |
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6 | Reflect on our community development practice |
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7 | Advocacy |
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8 | Community Development and Advocacy |
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9 | Community Development and Advocacy |
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10 | In class assessment tasks |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed textbook required. |
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. These resources will also be available through Blackboard. You will also have access to the resources in the library.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on written responses to questions regarding relevant social and cultural issues impacting on the Australian society and their link to community services practice. Also an evaluation of the issues impacting on a local community including their access to responsive community services.
Assessment Tasks
For this course you will be required to complete the tasks below:
Assessment task 1 - Social and cultural issues impacting on Australian society: for this task you will be required to identify social and cultural issues present in the Australian society and respond to written questions about the impact that these issues have on the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Assessment task 2 - Social and cultural issues impacting on the community and their access to community services: for this task you will be required to respond to written questions about the social and cultural issues impacting on local community members including their access to responsive services .
Assessment Matrix
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, grades include:
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 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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