Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: HWSS6070C
Course Title: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Important Information:
This course is delivered and assessed as a stand-alone unit.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4429 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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
In this course, you will learn the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
Element: |
1.1 Adopt work practices that reflect the values and philosophiesof domestic violence work 1.2 Plan work practices and access environments that support client and worker safety 1.3 Identify and participate in support processes for workers exposed to domestic and family violence 1.4 Apply organisation standards and procedures and comply with legislative and statutory requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Adopt work practices that reflect the values and philosophies of domestic violence work 1.2 Plan work practices and access environments that support client and worker safety 1.3 Identify and participate in support processes for workers exposed to domestic and family violence 1.4 Apply organisation standards and procedures and comply with legislative and statutory requirements |
Element: |
2.1 Explain rights and responsibilities of client andworker and promote throughout client contact 2.2 Use interpersonal skills that develop rapport and promote confidence, and full, accurate and relevant exchange of information 2.3 Show sensitivity to client'sspecific needs and any cultural, family and individual differences 2.4 Assess information for complexity, urgency and eligibility so that priorities for service delivery and safety can be identified 2.5 Identify and respond to any indications ofriskor threats to safety |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Explain rights and responsibilities of client and worker and promote throughout client contact 2.2 Use interpersonal skills that develop rapport and promote confidence, and full, accurate and relevant exchange of information 2.3 Show sensitivity to client's specific needs and any cultural, family and individual differences 2.4 Assess information for complexity, urgency and eligibility so that priorities for service delivery and safety can be identified 2.5 Identify and respond to any indications of risk or threats to safety |
Element: |
3.1 Identify worker and workplace limitations in addressing and assessing client needs and make referrals or seek assistance from appropriate persons 3.2 Prioritise the physical and emotional safety of clients,their family and workers in developing responses 3.3 Negotiate and agree strategies for intervention with the client before commencing work 3.4 Provide client with information about available services for meeting their needs 3.5 Complete accurate and comprehensive records, reports and referral information according to organisation requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify worker and workplace limitations in addressing and assessing client needs and make referrals or seek assistance from appropriate persons 3.2 Prioritise the physical and emotional safety of clients, their family and workers in developing responses 3.3 Negotiate and agree strategies for intervention with the client before commencing work 3.4 Provide client with information about available services for meeting their needs 3.5 Complete accurate and comprehensive records, reports and referral information according to organisation requirements |
Learning Outcomes
In this course, you will learn the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency
Details of Learning Activities
This course will have face to face on campus sessions
In-class activities:
- Teacher directed classroom learning activities
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- group discussion
- class activities to review discussions/lectures
- role play
- Guest Speakers
Out-of-class activities:
- independent assessment -based work,
- Reading and research
- independent study
Teaching Schedule
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Assessment / Learning activities |
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Topic 1 |
Content and Introduction to AT1 • Introduction to the Family and Domestic Violence • Values and philosophies of domestic violence work • Background information and the effects of D&FV • Current key issues affecting the area
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Topic 2 |
Content and Continue AT1 • Supporting Interactions • Applying practices that support client and worker safety • Self-care and accessing support processes for workers exposed to D&FV • Meeting organisational and complying with |
Assessment Task 1 Due |
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Topic 3 |
Content and Finish AT1 • Identifying Client Needs • Developing rapport and explaining rights and responsibilities, demonstrating sensitivity • Assessing and prioritising needs based on their complexity, urgency and eligibility • Dealing with immediate risks to safety and developing safety plans (MARAM) |
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Topic 4 |
AT2: Role Play 1
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Assessment Task 2 Due |
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Topic 5 |
Completion in class Content to Role Plays • Developing Intervention Strategies • Working with clients to prioritise physical and emotional safety • Negotiating interventions provided by you, another colleague or service • Making referrals, providing clients with services' information, and completing and checking case notes |
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Topic 6 |
AT3: Role Play 3 Completion in class |
Assessment Task 3 Due |
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Topic 7 |
• Developing Intervention Strategies • Working with clients to prioritise physical and emotional safety • Negotiating interventions provided by you, another colleague or service • Making referrals, providing clients with services' information, and completing and checking case notes |
Assessment task 4 Due |
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Topic 8
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Assessment Task 5: Short Answer Questions Completion in Class |
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Topic 9
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Catch-Up, Reflection and Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 course is delivered and assessed as a stand-alone unit.
Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed 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 will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment task 1 Knowledge-Short answers questions
Assessment task 2 Practical- Role play interview 1-Screening/identifying Family Violence/developing safety plan
Assessment task 3 Practical- Role play interview 2-Screening/identifying Family Violence/developing safety plan
Assessment task 4 Knowledge-Short answers questions
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.
The assessment Rubric is Available in Canvas.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
You are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes to successfully complete each unit and 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 studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
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/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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