Course Title: Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5247
Course Title: Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
Portfolio: DSC
Nominal Hours: 100.0
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO5177C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban & Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2012,
Term2 2012 |
Course Contact: Anne Fitzpatrick
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4510
Course Contact Email: anne.fitzpatrick@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the application of knowledge of the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry. This unit will prepare workers to better understand their client groups and issues that impact on the lives of their clients and hence on their delivery of services.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no pre-requisite courses required.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCLD514A Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services |
Elements: |
|
Learning Outcomes
By completing this unit you will achieve and demonstrate competency in the following elements:
- Identify social and cultural issues impacting on Australian society
- Analyse impacts of social and cultural factors
- Monitor impact of social and cultural factors on community work and services
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this unit will be through a mix of in-class tasks, workplace based projects and a workplace assessment. An upfront assessment to develop an individual learning plan will occur. An individual assessment appointment will be undertaken once per year with each student to allow students to present and discuss workplace evidence.