Course Title: Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5331 Diploma of Youth Work

Course Title: Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
HWSS6096C	City Campus	TAFE	365T Global, Urban and Social Studies	Face-to-Face	Term1 2017, Term2 2018, Term2 2019
HWSS6096C	City Campus	TAFE	375T Vocational Design and Social Context	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2021
HWSS6096C	City Campus	TAFE	535T Social Care and Health	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2022, Term1 2023

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

Course Contact Phone: +613 9925 4454

Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to identify networking an collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice. This unit will assist individuals take pro-active responsibility for improving collaboration between workers and organisations.

This unit is taught and assessed with 

CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Elements:	1. Identify networking and collaboration needs and opportunities 2. Develop collaboration strategies 3. Work collaboratively 4. Represent the organisation 5. Maintain and enhance networks and collaborative partnerships

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the below elements.

1. Identify networking and collaboration needs and opportunities

1.1 Evaluate the ways in which individual and organisation performance may be improved through collaboration

1.2 Identify and prioritise organisation and individual needs

1.3 Identify gaps in networks and collaborative practice and identify required action to fill the gap

 

 

2. Develop collaboration strategies

2.1 Gather and review information about relevant services, organisations and key people

2.2 Pro-actively initiate relationships with other inter and intra sectoral professionals and organisations

2.3 Share information and resources, where possible, with other organisations to overcome duplication in service delivery

2.4 Maintain currency and accessibility of information

2.5 Define and document the type and level of collaboration, and negotiate with the relevant people

 

 

3. Work collaboratively

3.1 Identify opportunities that meet client, personal and organisation goals

3.2 Plan and implement integrated projects and service delivery

3.3 Liaise with staff from relevant organisations on a formal and informal basis

 

 

4. Represent the organisation

4.1 Promote a positive image of the organisation at available opportunities

4.2 Communicate issues, policies and practices of the organisation in appropriate formats

4.3 Implement confidentiality measures that protect client, organisation and network

 

 

5. Maintain and enhance networks and collaborative partnerships

5.1 Maintain networks and other work relationships to provide identifiable benefits for clients and the organisation

5.2 Improve and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

5.3 Monitor benefits to worker, organisation and client group in ongoing participation

5.4 Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of collaborations and make recommendations for action

 

 

Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher when you have completed the assessment tasks. 

Assessment 1- Engagement Plan

Assessment Task 2: Implementation and Evaluation Plan

Assessment Task 3: Program Review

Assessment Task 4: Presentation

Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: You should refer to the assessment plan which is available on Canvas for details of each assessment task and for detailed assessment criteria.
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment 
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.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Unit if you would like to find out more (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services)
A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams