Course Title: Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4264 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
Course Title: Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 55
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.Course Contact: Xenia Girdler
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4660
Course Contact Email: xenia.girdler@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide support for individuals who are experiencing loss, grief and bereavement
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief |
Elements: |
1. Identify effects and impact of loss and features of grief |
Learning Outcomes
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.