Course Title: Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: HWSS6013C

Course Title: Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4420 - Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Course Contact: Jacqueline Cheng

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254918

Course Contact Email: jacqueline.cheng@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Manpreet Kaur

manpreet.kaur2@rmit.edu.au 

 

Nominal Hours: 40

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 support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility. 

 

This unit applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts. 

 

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. 

 
 

This unit is clustered for delivery and assessment with Meet legal and ethical obligations in an Educational environment  (CHCEDS033) 

 

Assessment for this course includes knowledge tasks, observation and feedback tasks and a simulation.  

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Element:	1. Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify children and young people at risk of abuse or neglect by observing signs and symptoms, asking open and non-leading questions, being aware of protective issues and using child protection procedures where appropriate 1.2 Respond to disclosure, information or signs and symptoms in accordance with state legislative responsibilities and the service policies and procedures 1.3 Routinely employ child-focused work practices to uphold the rights of the child and encourage them to participate in age-appropriate decision-making 1.4 Employ communication and information-gathering techniques with children and young people in accordance with current recognised good practice 1.5 Ensure decisions and actions taken are within own level of responsibility, work role, state legislation and service policies and procedures
Element:	2. Report indications of possible risk of harm
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Accurately record relevant specific and general circumstances surrounding risk of harm in accordance with state legislation, service policies and procedures and ethics 2.2 Promptly record and report risk-of-harm indicators, including the circumstances surrounding the risk of harm according to service policies and procedures 2.3 Ensure writing in reports is non-judgemental 2.4 Work collaboratively with relevant agencies to ensure maximum effectiveness of report
Element:	3. Apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Protect the rights of children and young people in the provision of services 3.2 Identify and seek supervision support for issues of ethical concern in practice with children and young people 3.3 Employ ethical and nurturing practices and observe professional boundaries when working with children and young people 3.4 Recognise and report indicators for potential ethical concerns when working with children and young people

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 unit is part of Certificate IV in School-based Education Support program. You will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of face to face teaching, Unsupervised Directed Study and you are required to participate in compulsory work placement. It is strongly advised you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. You are not required to attend to complete Unsupervised Directed Study, however you are expected to complete the work given and will at times be required to show evidence the work has been completed. Your Unsupervised Directed Study will be posted on Canvas.
 The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities: 

• Work Placement
• Group discussion 
• Research assignments
• Guest speakers
• Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
• Realistic simulations and role play
• Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
• Oral Presentations
• Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency.

Teaching Schedule

This unit will be delivered weekly.
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. Should the teaching schedule change students will be advised via Canvas.
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained at RMIT  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

Teaching Schedule 

Semester Dates:  Monday 10 July - 17 November 

Mid Semester break – Monday 18 Sep - Fri 22 September

Public Holidays: Melbourne Cup Holiday- 7 November/ AFL Grand Final September 29

Week	Topic	Elements
1. Introduction	Introduction to Course  United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child  Discussion/Note-taking	E 3
2. Legislation	Australian Legislation/ State and Territory Legislation  Child Safety Standards	E1, E2
3. Child Safe Standards	Duty of Care  Code of Conduct  Workplace Health & Safety	E1, E2
4. Assessment	Introduce and Conduct Assessment 1 Emergency response	E1, E2,E3
5. Assessment	Complete Assessment 1 Emergency Response	E1, E2, E3
6. Role of ESW	Roles and Responsibilities of Education Support Workers  Industrial awards  Australian Education Union (AEU)	E1, E2, E3
7. Child Abuse	Child abuse in Australia  Impact of risk of harm  Failure to disclose laws  Ethical dilemmas	E1, E2, E3
8.  Mandatory Reporting and Child Protection	Mandatory Reporting (Department of Education and Training online module)  Child Protection- procedure and services  Reporting and recording	E1.E3
9.Assessment	Assessment Task 2 : Ethical and Knowledge Assessment  Complete AT2	E1,E2, E3
10A. Legal and ethical obligations	Legal and Ethical Obligations  Bullying  Resilience in children and young people	E1, E2, E3
10B.  Legal and ethical obligations	Legal and Ethical Obligations  Bullying  Resilience in children and young people	E1, E2, E3
11. Assessment 4	Assessment 4 : Mandatory Reporting	E1, E2
12. Assessment 4	Self reflection	E3
13. Assessment 5	Prepare notes for Assessment 5  Learning and questioning	E1, E2, E3
14. Assessment 5	Assessment Task 5: Children at Risk Simulation  Participate in scenario meetings based on the case study.	E1, E2, E3
15.Assessment Task 3	Assessment Task 3: Workplace Observation.	E2, E3
16. Assessment	Discuss, complete all Assessments	E1, E2, E3
17. Overview	Reflect and review on course.  Re submissions
18. Finalisation	Completion

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring: 

• Laptop/tablet (connected to RMIT and OneDrive)
• Headphones  
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:  

The Learning Lab  
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab  

The Study Support Hub   
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub  

English for uni workshops  
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops  

Overview of Assessment

This unit is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit. 
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by: 
• Oral or written questioning 
• oral presentations 
• Assignments and projects 
• Direct observation of actual work practice 
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files 
• Work-based activities 
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer 
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation. 

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 manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Due Dates:

Assessment Task 1 - Q&A In class task (Week 6)

Assessment Task 2 - Scenarios (Week 14)

Assessment Task 3 - Observation & Demonstration in Work placement (Week 7-17)

Assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:

CA - Competency achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the due date. If an extension is required please contact your teacher and/or Coordinator before the due date.
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work.
All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you may be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
 

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency and with the critical aspects of assessment for each unit. The assessment matrix for units will be available on Canvas for students to access.

 

Other Information

Attendance - The major learning experience involves participating in face to face classes. 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.

Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students may be asked to attend interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator to discuss academic progress.

Assessment Academic Progress www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress

Special Consideration - 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. Please see the RMIT website for further information. www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

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