Course Title: Provide advocacy and representation services
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5318 Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and mental health)
Course Title: Provide advocacy and representation services
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 80
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
JUST5729C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2014, Term1 2015 |
Course Contact: Xenia Girdler
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254660
Course Contact Email: xenia.girdler@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required by workers to represent the interests of service users, the community and/or the community services and health industries.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services |
Elements: |
1. Establish the representative role and process 2. Participate in decision-making forums 3. Negotiate outcomes and liaise with key people 4. Evaluate effectiveness of strategies |
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course you will achieve the following learning outcomes as identified by the above mentioned elements.
You will be able to participate in the negotiation of outcomes and evaluate these outcomes effectively.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on your skills to develop and implement a health promotion plan . You will be required to undertake a variety of tasks throughout this stage specifically designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your competency working with clients presenting with multiple and complex needs.