Course Title: Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: HWSS5516C
Course Title: Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people
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: 80
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 for work in the context within which a range of child protection services are delivered. It covers the knowledge and skills required to support the rights and interests of children/ young people and families to meet duty of care and legal requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people |
Element: |
Demonstrate an understanding of key issues related to work in the child protection environment. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the history and recent developments in child protection/direct care work |
Element: |
Demonstrate commitment to quality care for children or young people. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Reflect in all work, understanding of key issues facing children and young people who may be at risk of harm |
Element: |
Demonstrate ethical work practices. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Routinely observe lines of accountability in all work undertaken in the child protection area, including appropriate consultation and explaining decisions and actions to those to whom the worker is accountable |
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:
- case study analysis
- reading and analysis of relevant current affair articles
- peer learning
- group discussions
Teaching Schedule
This course will be delivered in second semester.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
The assessment task you will complete to successfully pass this course is a case study in three parts, some of which will be completed in the class room. The remainder will be a take home component that will be submitted.
Assessment Tasks
The assessment task for this course will be centred around the case study ’Roberta’ It will have three parts to it which are designed to allow you to demonstrate your capacity to reflect as a youth worker. One part will be completed in the class room; the remaining parts will be completed as take home tasks.
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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