Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: EMPL5720C
Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5244 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact : Jennifer Brooker
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4115
Course Contact Email:jennifer.brooker@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Anne Fitzpatrick anne.fitzpatrick@rmit.edu.au
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
To gain entry into CHC51408 Diploma of Youth Work candidates must:
Be recognised, as competent through a recognised training package or recognition process, against the following compulsory units of CHC41808 Certificate IV in Youth Work:
 CHCCOM403C Utilise specialist communication skills to build relationships
 CHCCS404A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
 CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
 CHCYTH401A Engage respectfully with young people
 CHCYTH402A Work effectively with young people within the youth work context
 HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients & co-workers
 HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
OR
Have suitable relevant youth sector experience and knowledge to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
 The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
 A wide range of tasks and skills in a variety of contexts, with a complexity in the range and choices of actions required
 The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
Course Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to particpate in, establish and lead a range of informal and formal groups in a variety of settings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities |
Element: |
Manage group processes including repsonding to conflict. |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Promote opportunities for open dialogue and active listening between group members |
Element: |
Address resourcing issues for group activities |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Plan group activities, including consideration of: |
Element: |
Coordinate a group planning process. |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Actively seek opportunities for collaborative planning and promotion of group activities with clients and solicit, analyse and prioritise information about group’s needs and expectations |
Element: |
Evaluate group activities. |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Ensure aims and objectives of the group activity provide the basis for evaluation and feedback |
Learning Outcomes
By completing this unit you will achieve and demonstrate competence in the following elements;
Manage group processes including repsonding to conflict.
Address resourcing issues for group activities
Coordinate a group planning process.
Evaluate group activities.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in the following activities for this workshop:
Group work
Group discussions
Analysis of reading material
Simulations
Teaching Schedule
This course will be delivered in the scheduled April workshop with the course CHCYTH505E Support Youth Programs.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. These resources will also be available through Blackboard. You will also have access to the resources in the library.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this unit enables participants to gain skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to their workplace while being encouraged to share current work practices. Assessment tasks involve team and individual projects and written assessment including questions and case studies. Based on your individual learning plan, you will be offered a number of learning strategies including workshop attendance, project work development and workplace support to your assessment needs for this program.
Assessment Tasks
The assessment tasks for this course are:
PROJECT USING A PROJECT PRO-FORMA (Project Brief) -To research, implement and report on procedures and practices that will enable the establishment of a project. It involves working with colleagues in groups and teams focusing on the development of a project as a means of building capacity within a defined workplace environment. due April 18th.
FINAL PROJECT REPORT To report and/or present on the research, implementation, procedures and practices of the project undertaken. Due October 23rd.
EVIDENCE PORTFOLIO - A compilation of evidence examples of the students roles and responsibilities within the youth work program and of work undertaken within their own community/organization. Due November.
Assessment Matrix
This program in delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment. The grades are as follows:
- CA: Competency Achieved
- NYC: Not Yet Competent
- DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend the workshop in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by the teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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