Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: HWSS6091C
Course Title: Work effectively in trauma informed care
Important Information:
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with-
- CHCMHS001-Work with people with mental health issues
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: 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
In this course, you will learn how to work with people who are experiencing mental health issues and work effectively in a trauma informed care model.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care |
Element: |
1.1 Apply the key principles and practices of trauma informed care 1.2 Promote safe environments and relationships with those affected by trauma, including preventing traumatisation and re-traumatisationin the context of service use 1.3 Respond to disclosures of past and current trauma or abuse using principles of trauma informed care 1.4 Respond to behaviours and distress related to trauma using principles of trauma informed care 1.5 Assist individuals affected by trauma to identify personal resources and strengths 1.6 Recognise the coping strategies and adaptations of individuals who have experienced trauma 1.7 Identify resources and strengths within individuals who have experienced trauma |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply the key principles and practices of trauma informed care 1.2 Promote safe environments and relationships with those affected by trauma, including preventing traumatisation and re-traumatisationin the context of service use 1.3 Respond to disclosures of past and current trauma or abuse using principles of trauma informed care 1.4 Respond to behaviours and distress related to trauma using principles of trauma informed care 1.5 Assist individuals affected by trauma to identify personal resources and strengths 1.6 Recognise the coping strategies and adaptations of individuals who have experienced trauma 1.7 Identify resources and strengths within individuals who have experienced trauma |
Element: |
2.1. Apply self-care strategies in managing re-traumatisation 2.2 Apply self-care strategies in managing vicarious trauma |
Performance Criteria: |
2. Utilise self-care strategies 2.1. Apply self-care strategies in managing re-traumatisation 2.2 Apply self-care strategies in managing vicarious trauma |
Element: |
3.1 Reflect upon own practice and work environment and identify opportunities to embed trauma informed care and practice in service delivery 3.2 Identify barriers to implementing trauma informed care and practice and refer to appropriate/senior personnel 3.3 Participate in organisation policy development on trauma informed care according to job role 3.4 Identify and participate in strategies to enhance service delivery of trauma informed care 3.5 Invite and respond to consumer feedback on trauma informed practices and service delivery |
Performance Criteria: |
3. Contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care in services 3.1 Reflect upon own practice and work environment and identify opportunities to embed trauma informed care and practice in service delivery 3.2 Identify barriers to implementing trauma informed care and practice and refer to appropriate/senior personnel 3.3 Participate in organisation policy development on trauma informed care according to job role 3.4 Identify and participate in strategies to enhance service delivery of trauma informed care 3.5 Invite and respond to consumer feedback on trauma informed practices and service delivery |
Learning Outcomes
In this course, you will learn how to work with people who are experiencing mental health issues and work effectively in a trauma informed care model. 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
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
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Topic 1 |
Mental Health and Illness • What is mental health and illness? • The MH Continuum • The youth experience • Determinants, Diagnostics and Conditions • Social and historical context |
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Topic 2 |
Mental Health and Illness • Recovery oriented practice • Duty of care & Dignity of risk • Identifying need – what are you noticing? • Barriers to help seeking • Economic and political context |
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Topic 3 |
What is Trauma? • Trauma in the brain • Signs of trauma • Developmental delays • Window of tolerance • Relational trauma • Attachment, Shame, Violence, Gender and Trauma |
Assessment Task 1 Due |
Topic 4 |
Trauma Informed Practice • Trauma Informed Practice principles • 3 Rs - Regulate, Relate, Reason (Co-regulation, attentional bids, validation). • Coping skills - Emotion recognition and regulation • Intergenerational trauma and healing |
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Topic 5 |
Trauma Informed Practise • Working with trauma behaviour • Self-work and building relationships • Apply self-care to avoid vicarious trauma • De-escalations and trauma behaviour |
Assessment Task 2 due |
Topic 6 |
Introduction to Assessment Task 3 - Role Play |
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Topic 7 |
Complete AT3 Role Play |
Assessment Task 3 Due |
Topic 8 |
Complete Assessment Task 4 |
Assessment Task 4 Due |
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 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 in a cluster with-
- CHCMHS001-Work with people with mental health issues
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 Questions
Assessment task 2 Knowledge Questions
Assessment task 3 Product-Role play and reflection report
Assessment task 4 Product-Workplace Portfolio
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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