Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: HWSS6083C
Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4352 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
None.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work with young people within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. This unit applies to youth workers who come in contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
Element: |
1. Establish the context for AOD work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD 1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice 1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use |
Element: |
2. Apply understanding of context to AOD practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice 2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work 2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work |
Element: |
3. Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred 3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client 3.3 Support the client's rights and safety including access and equity of services |
Element: |
4. Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts 4.2 Apply awareness of organisation's values 4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports |
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
This course learning activities will be supported and complimented by RMIT’s on line learning management tool Canvas. Other essential learning activities take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some learning activities that you will undertake in the workshops are:
- Class discussion
- Documentary viewing and discussion
- Guest speaker
- Group work projects
- Questioning
Teaching Schedule
Class |
Teacher |
Topic |
Content |
Elements of Competency |
Resources |
Assessment Due Dates
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1
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Introduction to AOD Explore the AOD sector |
Intro to Services Service provision : Current modes of practice Policy frameworks History of AOD in Australia Explores the AOD sector, models of dependence, community development and relevant legislation Introduction to why ppl use substances / use and effect |
CHCAOD001 Work in an AOD Context 1.1,1.2,1.3, 2.1,2.2,2.3, 3.1,3.2 |
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2
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Values/Attitudes |
Underpinning Philosophy and values Context within which we understand AOD issues in soceity Ethical considerations of working in industry Ethics and boundaries Statutory responsibilities |
CHCAOD001 Work in an AOD Context 1.1,1.2,1.3 2.1,2.2,2.3, 3.1,3.2 |
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3
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Underpinning Philosophy and values Context within which we understand AOD issues in soceity Ethical considerations of working in industry Ethics and boundaries Statutory responsibilities |
CHCAOD001 Work in an AOD Context 1.1,1.2,1.3 2.1,2.2,2.3, 3.1,3.2 |
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Class |
Teacher |
Topic |
Content |
Elements of Competency |
Resources |
Assessment Due Dates |
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4
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Evidence based models |
Evidence based models Person centred approaches Access and Equity issues
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2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3, |
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5
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Harm minimisation Values
Intro to substances Drug Classifications |
Evidence based
Basic intro to why people use, support services/withdrawal options : Substances/withdrawal Drug Types: licit/illicit |
2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3, 4.1,4.2,4.3. 1.1,1.2,1.3 2.1,2.2,2.3, 3.1,3.2 |
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6
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Assessment : Case study Questions and Answers Assessment : Role plays |
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TASK 1:(Part A) Working with clients who have AOD issues: values and practice. This assessment requires you to read a case study scenario and answer the questions.
(Part B) For this task you will be working in groups of three (3) to develop a role play. You will be observed by the facilitator taking different roles within this role play. Your role play will be based on a case study.
Due 25/10
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7
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Review of knowledge and questions and answers task. Assessment: Questions and Answers |
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TASK 2: To develop up-to-date knowledge of the AOD sector, including policy, legal and historical contexts for the AOD sector. Policy, legal and historical contexts for the AOD sector – Questions and answer Due 2/11
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Review of learning |
Review key concepts, check for gaps in knowledge Identifying own strengths and areas for development |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. These resources will also be provided in Canvas. They include recommended texts, relevant learning materials from subject experts and websites, DVD’s, class notes, case studies.
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.
Assessment one:
(a) Case study with questions and answers
(b) Role play with observation template
Assessment two:
Questions and answers to determine up-to-date knowledge of the AOD sector, including policy, legal and historical contexts for the AOD sector
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
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Assessment Tasks
TASK 1:
(Part A) Working with clients who have AOD issues: values and practice. This assessment requires you to read a case study scenario and answer the questions.
(Part B) For this task you will be working in groups of three (3) to develop a role play.
You will be observed by the facilitator taking different roles within this role play.
Your role play will be based on a case study.
Task 2:
To develop up-to-date knowledge of the AOD sector, including policy, legal and historical contexts for the AOD sector.
Policy, legal and historical contexts for the AOD sector – Questions and answer
Assessment Matrix
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