Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

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 organisations' 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

These course learning activities will be supported and complimented by RMIT's online learning management tools 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	Topic	Content	Elements of Competency	Resources	Assessment Due Dates
1	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
2	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
3		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
4	Evidence based models	Evidence based models Person centred approaches Access and Equity issues	2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,
5	Harm minimisation Values   Intro to substances Drug Classifications	Evidence based Support and interventions Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work Organisational values Client values Personal values How do these impact on service delivery and client outcomes. 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
6			Assessment : Case study Questions and Answers Assessment : Role plays		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.
7			Review of knowledge and questions and answers task. Assessment: Questions and Answers		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
8		Review of learning	Review key concepts, check for gaps in knowledge Identifying own strengths and areas for development

 

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

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 Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

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:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca

 

 

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

Other Information

Work Placement

The Certificate IV in Youth Work requires 80 hours of work placement in a youth work organisation, supported by RMIT.

Police Check

You must obtain evidence of a satisfactory National Police Records Check before undertaking work placements and will need to pay the associated costs

or

You may be required to obtain a satisfactory National Police Records Check at the request of their placement agency.

Working with Children

You must provide evidence of a satisfactory Working with Children Check before undertaking work placements and will need to pay the associated costs,

or 

You may be required to obtain a satisfactory Working with Children Check at the request of their placement agency.

Immunisation

You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation for certain diseases before undertaking work placement. You will need to discuss the specific requirements of your placement with the course coordinator and/or WIL practitioner and will need to pay the associated costs for immunisation.

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

Cover Sheet for Submissions

You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted in hardcopy. For every piece of work submitted online you will complete an e-Declaration. The signed cover sheet or e-Declaration acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Attendance

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for Special Consideration

If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Assessment Appeals 

If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:

1. You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
2. You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
3. You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).

Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person's research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge you source. If you are ever in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing: 

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
• Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
• Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
• Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
• Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
• Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
• Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
• Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
• Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.
For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations 

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