Course Title: Work effectively with older people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: HWSS5675C
Course Title: Work effectively with older people
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3304 - Certificate III in Aged Care
Course Contact : Renee Costa
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99250886
Course Contact Email:renee.costa@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
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
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, however you will need to obtain a police check in order to participate in the practical placement and gain work in the sector as per legislative requirements.
You need knowledge of spoken English, as well as English literacy to a standard that is likely to meet workplace needs to enter the course. If you would like advice on the standard of English that is recommended for the course please contact the Course Co-ordinator via the details above.
Course Description
In this course you will learn about the residential aged care sector, the home and community care sector and the philosophy of ’positive ageing’. Alongside these studies you will learn about the physical and psychosocial aspects of ageing and changes associated with ageing. You will gain skills in how to support the rights and interests of the older person, and also how to support the older person who is experiencing loss and grief. You will learn how services are delivered in the Aged care sector within a quality framework.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people |
Element: |
1. Apply understanding of the structure and profile of the residential aged care sector |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Conduct work that reflects an understanding of the key issues facing older people and their carer/s |
Element: |
2. Apply understanding of the home and community care sector |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Demonstrate broad knowledge of policy and programs such as HACC, DVA and Government community care directions |
Element: |
3. Demonstrate commitment to the philosophy of 'positive ageing' |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Take into account personal values and attitudes when planning and implementing work activities
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Element: |
7. Support the older person who is experiencing loss and grief |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Recognise signs that older person is experiencing grief and report to appropriate person |
Element: |
4. Apply understanding of the physical and psychosocial aspects of ageing |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Outline strategies that the older person may adopt to promote healthy lifestyle practices
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Element: |
5. Apply understanding of changes associated with ageing |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Take into account physical changes associated with ageing when delivering services |
Element: |
6. Support the rights and interests of the older person |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Encourage and support the older person and/or their advocate/s to be aware of their rights and responsibilities |
Element: |
8. Deliver services within a quality framework |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 Identify key aspects of the quality framework and how they link together |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the required skills and knowledge to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required by the worker to perform work that reflects understanding of the structure and profile of the residential aged care sector, the home and community sector and key issues facing older people in the community. Students will develop an understanding of the sector, the values and philosophy that underpins the work that is done, learn how to maintain the standards required, and reflect on practice within the sector. There will be individual and group activities during classes, field visits and guest speakers. The Certificate III Aged Care includes two field placements with a total of 130 hours across the whole program and the knowledge and skills you gain in this course will be developed further through placement
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topic |
1 |
Intro to Normal ageing and to positive ageing |
2 |
Normal and positive ageing inCommunity Aged Care / Understanding community aged care and worker roles in it |
3 | Aged Care worker’s role in grief and loss. Understanding residential aged care sector. |
4 | Review / reinforcement of normal/ positive ageing. Community and Residential Aged Care - worker roles include quality framework |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
During sessions you will be directed to industry sources of information and provided with a workbook to complete throughout the course. You will also be directed to other learning materials and websites if required.
Overview of Assessment
In this course you will be assessed on the knowledge and skills that you have developed to meet the competency requirements of this course. You will complete assessments to determine your knowledge throughout the course which ensures you are equipped to perform your job role in the Aged Care sector, and the second method of assessment is where you give practical demonstrations of the tasks required in the job role for this course. These assessment tasks are conducted after you have had adequate preparation for the assessment and you will be supported throughout the assessment process. Some of the practical tasks will be done in the purpose-built facilities at RMIT; others will be done in your placement in a workplace setting.
Assessment Tasks
There is one assessment task associated with this course. The assessment task is a large case study which comprises of a case study. There are 18 questions that need to be addressed to achieve competency in this course.
Assessment Matrix
A detailed matrix will be available from the teacher
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of 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 and classes 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 from your 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 found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student progress
Monitoring student 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://rmit.edu.au/browse;IDvj2g89cve4uj1
Special Consideration Policy
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment buy the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://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 website: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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