Course Title: Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: HWSS8152C
Course Title: Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4420 - Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Course Contact: Jacqui Cheng
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254918
Course Contact Email: jacqueline.cheng@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 35
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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and comply with legislation, policy and industrial instruments that relate to the education support worker role in school settings.
The unit applies to education support workers who operate under the guidance and supervision of a teacher or other educational professional. They work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
This unit is clustered for delivery and assessment with Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (CHCPRT001)
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: |
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
Element: |
1. Identify legal and ethical obligations. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Identify and access current workplace information that covers the range of legislation and guidelines relevant to the job role. 1.2. Clarify and confirm understanding of information with supervising teacher to ensure consistency of interpretation and application. 1.3. Obtain advice from supervising teacher when conflicting instructions are encountered. |
Element: |
2. Comply with legal and ethical obligations. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Adhere to legal and ethical requirements in work practice according to organisational policies and procedures and scope of role. 2.2. Identify and promptly report incidents of non-compliance. 2.3. Recognise potential ethical issues and dilemmas and discuss with supervising teacher. |
Element: |
3. Contribute to workplace improvements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Identify situations where work practices could be improved to meet legal and ethical responsibilities. 3.2. Pro-actively share feedback with colleagues and supervisors. 3.3. Review own conduct and seek feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance with legislation, policy and procedures. |
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. Your program consists of face to face and remote/online classes, 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.
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is required that you attend all timetabled sessions. You must attend a minimum of 80% of all classes in order to successfully complete each unit.
Learning activities that may be undertaken in your course:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Workplace delivery and/or assessment
The integration of work based learning and academic learning will allow you to solve authentic industry problems or address real issues faced in organisations.
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to 6. Early Termination of Placements in the Work Integrated Learning Procedure.
As part of this unit you are required to undertake a supervised learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts. Or in a simulated environment where you will be able to practice in conditions that replicate a workplace in a structured setting to support learning.
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration, practical exercises and placement. It is required that you attend all timetabled sessions. You must attend a minimum of 80% of all classes in order to successfully complete each unit. It is required that you attend your 72 hours or 100 hours placement within the allocated time frame. You must attend timetabled classes and complete required assessments in order to be eligible for an RMIT assessor to observe.
Teaching Schedule
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 blackboard.
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 in your student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Refer to Canvas for syllabus
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
• 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
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 at 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 full assessment criteria and due dates
AT1: Emergency response
AT2: Ethics and Knowledge Assessment
AT3: Workplace Observation Third party Report
AT4: Mandatory Reporting
AT5: Children at Risk simulation
Results 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
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.
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. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your course:
You can access ‘my course’ through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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