Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: HWSS6083C
Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4363 - Certificate IV in Community Services
Course Contact: Melinda Brown
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4580
Course Contact Email: melinda.brown@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 course describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
This course applies to workers who come into 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
This course has a blended delivery. Classes are delivered online with some demonstration of skill and knowledge conducted during face to face workshops (subject to Government restrictions due to Covid 19)
During online classes, information is shared through talks and discussions. Workshops will take place, with exercises will be conducted to apply learning. Time is spent during classes for students to work on group assessment tasks
Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule: Work in an AOD context Semester 1 2021 |
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Topic |
Assessment Task due dates |
Week 1 |
Establishing the context of the AOD work
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Week 2 |
Identifying drug classes, impacts and use
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Assessment Task 1 due
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Week 3 |
Meeting legal and ethical requirements
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Assessment Task 2 due |
Week 4 |
Identifying models of practice
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Assessment Task 3 due |
Week 5 |
Applying AOD values and philosophies to practice
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Week 6 |
Identifying services and strategies
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Week 7 |
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Week 8 |
Unit evaluation and assessment catch up | |
*Course Duration and content subject to change at teachers discretion* |
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Here is a link (Links to an external site.) to the unit of competency as outlined in the national training package.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Learning materials will be available on Canvas
Overview of Assessment
Assessment task 1: Research and evaluation
Assessment task 2: Case study/Questions
Assessment task 3: Short answer questions
Assessment task 4: Role play
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1:Research and evaluation
This task allows you to demonstrate your ability to critically evaluate information relevant to the AOD sector whilst also being able to provide reputable information to your clients where required.
There are 3 tasks in this assessment which relate to evaluating information, providing information to client and researching into AOD frameworks.
Assessment task 2:Case study/Questions
This task allows you to demonstrate that you have the skills and knowledge, related to working with clients that have alcohol and drug issues in a way that is consistent with the AOD sector. You are required to answer 15 questions in relation to three (3) case studies.
Assessment task 3: Short answer questions
The objective of this task is to demonstrate your knowledge in relation to working in the alcohol and other drugs context. This is a written assessment task in which you will respond to 20 short answer questions. This task will be completed in your own time.
Assessment task 4: Role plays
This task allows you to demonstrate how to work in an alcohol and other drugs context. You are required to participate in two (2) role plays to demonstrate working in the role of a support worker with a client.
Assessment Matrix
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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