Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: HWSS5764C
Course Title: Support relationships with carer and family
Important Information:
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work positively with the carer and family of people using a service based on an understanding of their support needs.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4430 - Certificate IV in Disability Support
Course Contact: Manpreet Atwal
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7932
Course Contact Email: manpreet.atwal@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
OR
Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Course Description
This unit applies to workers across a range of community services contexts. Work may be carried out under direct, indirect or remote supervision.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family |
Element: |
1. Include carer and family members as part of the support team. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Assess and acknowledge the role and importance of carer and family members for the person. 1.2. Work in a manner that recognises and supports carer and family relationships with, and knowledge about, the person with support needs. 1.3. Recognise the knowledge and skills of the carer and family that complement own job role. 1.4. Involve carer and family in the design and delivery of the person's support services. 1.5. Assist carer and family to determine assistive technologies that support the person and themselves and confirm understanding of its use. |
Element: |
2. Assess and respond to changes in the care relationship. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Assess risks of change to the care relationship including potential physical and psychological harm to carer, family and the person. 2.2. Use identified strategies to address risks according to organisational policies and procedures and legal and ethical considerations. 2.3. Support the person, carer and family to determine and use strategies that maximise positive aspects of change and transition. 2.4. Support carer and family to maintain ongoing support and involvement in the life of the person. |
Element: |
3. Monitor and promote carer rights, health and wellbeing. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Respect the confidentiality and privacy of the carer and family, as well as the person with support needs. 3.2. Recognise and respond to the need for services required by the carer and family to support the care relationship with the person. 3.3. Recognise and respond to issues that may impact on the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of the carer and family. 3.4. Provide carer and family with information about support services and how to access. |
Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to effectively in the following elements-
- Include carer and family members as part of the support team.
- Assess and respond to changes in the care relationship.
- Monitor and promote carer rights, health and wellbeing.
Details of Learning Activities
The program schedule includes
- seminars/workshops
- in class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- design activities or projects
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- simulated workplace activities
Teaching Schedule
Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs.
Attendance: Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, 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.
Week |
Topic |
Assessment/Learning activities |
Week 1 |
Include carer and family members as part of the support team Assess and respond to changes in the care relationship |
|
Week 2 |
Carer rights, health and wellbeing Review Practical Scenarios Assessment support |
AT1 AT2 AT3 |
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
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
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 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.
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved.
Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator
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
The assessment tasks are as follows:
Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Questions
Assessment Task 2 Knowledge Questions
Assessment Task 3 Practical Scenarios
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. Students have access to the marking rubric for each assessment task via the Canvas shell
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
Information about your studies:
You canaccess My Studies through the RMIT websitefor 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 Program Coordinator 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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