Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: HWSS6082C
Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4352 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne MacKay
Course Contact Phone: +613 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to establish, lead and participate in a groups using a collaborative, strengths-based approach.
This unit applies to any individual involved in planning and leading group activities. Groups may be formal or informal.
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with CHCCDE003: Work within a community development framework
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities |
Element: |
1. Plan group activities and resources |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review available information and identify the needs of the group 1.2 Generate ideas for activities that respond to identified needs 1.3 Identify, calculate and document the resources required for group activities 1.4 Identify and follow up on the need to make submissions for potential sources of assistance and resources within scope of own job role 1.5 Organise resources according to organisation procedures |
Element: |
2. Coordinate group planning processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Seek opportunities actively for collaborative planning and shared ownership with clients 2.2 Solicit, analyse and prioritise information about group's needs and expectations 2.3 Negotiate the purpose of group activities with the group allowing time and opportunity for individuals to articulate their ideas and wishes 2.4 Translate purpose of proposed group activity into a set of documented aims and objectives based on input 2.5 Analyse potential impact on group operation of the values and beliefs of both worker and client 2.6 Design group strategies that promote effective group operation and take into account specific characteristics of participating clients |
Element: |
3. Manage group processes and conflict |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Promote opportunities for open dialogue and active listening between group members 3.2 Encourage and model sensitivity to diverse participants 3.3 Use strategies to prevent conflict within own role, power and capacity 3.4 Identify and reinforce the outcomes of positive conflict 3.5 Clarify and confirm principles and practices of conflict resolution in a group and seek agreement to implement them 3.6 Encourage acknowledgement of rights and responsibilities and perceptions of all participants in the conflict situation 3.7 Offer opportunity to all participants for debriefing, support, mediation, consultation and facilitation |
Element: |
4. Evaluate group activities |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Ensure aims and objectives of the group activity provide the basis for evaluation and feedback 4.2 Seek feedback from group participants on leadership style, group process, achievement of objectives, other achievements and areas for development 4.3 Document evaluation information according to organisation procedures and distribute to relevant people |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this unit should be able to demonstrated the following elements
1. Plan group activities and resources |
1.1 Review available information and identify the needs of the group 1.2 Generate ideas for activities that respond to identified needs 1.3 Identify, calculate and document the resources required for group activities 1.4 Identify and follow up on the need to make submissions for potential sources of assistance and resources within scope of own job role 1.5 Organise resources according to organisation procedures
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2. Coordinate group planning processes |
2.1 Seek opportunities actively for collaborative planning and shared ownership with clients 2.2 Solicit, analyse and prioritise information about group’s needs and expectations 2.3 Negotiate the purpose of group activities with the group allowing time and opportunity for individuals to articulate their ideas and wishes 2.4 Translate purpose of proposed group activity into a set of documented aims and objectives based on input 2.5 Analyse potential impact on group operation of the values and beliefs of both worker and client 2.6 Design group strategies that promote effective group operation and take into account specific characteristics of participating clients
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3. Manage group processes and conflict
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3.1 Promote opportunities for open dialogue and active listening between group members 3.2 Encourage and model sensitivity to diverse participants 3.3 Use strategies to prevent conflict within own role, power and capacity 3.4 Identify and reinforce the outcomes of positive conflict 3.5 Clarify and confirm principles and practices of conflict resolution in a group and seek agreement to implement them 3.6 Encourage acknowledgement of rights and responsibilities and perceptions of all participants in the conflict situation 3.7 Offer opportunity to all participants for debriefing, support, mediation, consultation and facilitation
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4. Evaluate group activities |
4.1 Ensure aims and objectives of the group activity provide the basis for evaluation and feedback 4.2 Seek feedback from group participants on leadership style, group process, achievement of objectives, other achievements and areas for development 4.3 Document evaluation information according to organisation procedures and distribute to relevant people |
Details of Learning Activities
Classes where information is shared through talks and group discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time in class, will also be spent working on applied assessment tasks.
Teaching Schedule
Course syllabus
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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Overview of Assessment
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher when you have completed the assessment tasks.
Assessments will include:
1 Case Studies
2 Placement Portfolio A
3 Placement Portfolio B
Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services) A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: This assessment will provide you with real life scenarios that you may face working in the youth work sector. This assessment task will assess your skills and knowledge in planning and conducting group activities as well as your understanding of the community development principles and practices.
Assessment Task 2: This assessment will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct group activities. This assessment should be completed in your placement organisation where you can access supports and information required to assist you.
Assessment Task 3: This assessment will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to deliver a community development project. This assessment should be completed in your placement organisation where you can access supports and information required to assist you.
Assessment Task 4: This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of community development and planning group activities over 27 questions. The types of questions include; Short answer questions, Match the definition questions and True and false questions
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for a full assessment criterion.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did not submit for assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.
The assessment matrix is located in Canvas, at the end of each assessment task.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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