Course Title: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: HUSO5216C

Course Title: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

Course Contact Phone: +61 (3) 9925 4454

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 25

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

None

Course Description

In this unit students develop the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.

This unit is taught and assessed with CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Element:

1. Identify cultural safety issues in the workplace

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify the potential impact of cultural factors on service delivery to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients

1.2 Identify critical issues that influence relationships and communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

1.3 Establish key aspects of cultural safety in consultation with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

1.4 Evaluate the extent to which cultural safety is integrated in own work and workplace

Element:

2. Model cultural safety in own work

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Ensure work practices are grounded in awareness of one’s own cultural bias

2.2 Reflect awareness of own and other cultures in work practices

2.3 Use communication techniques and work practices that show respect for the cultural differences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

2.4 Engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander interpreters and colleagues as cultural brokers, according to situation needs

Element:

3. Develop strategies for improved cultural safety

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Support the development of effective partnerships between staff, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities

3.2 Identify and utilise resources to promote partnerships

3.3 Devise and document ways to support the delivery of services and programs that are culturally safe and encourage increased participation

3.4 Integrate strategies that encourage self-determination and community control in services and programs

Element:

4. Evaluate cultural safety strategies

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Agree outcomes against which cultural safety strategies can be measured

4.2 Involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in evaluations

4.3 Evaluate programs and services against desired outcomes

4.4 Revise strategies based on evaluation with appropriate engagement of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people


Learning Outcomes


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


Details of Learning Activities

This course’s learning activities will be supported and complimented by RMIT’s on line learning management tool Blackboard.

Other essential learning activities take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some learning activities that you may be required to undertake are:

  • workshops
  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • responses to case studies
  • workplace simulations and role plays of youth work practice
  • analysis/critique of relevant 
  • peer learning
  • guest lecture/presentation
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion
  • group activities/
  • practical placement


Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Class Topic Teaching Schedule: Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. Class

Topics:

1.1 Week one

  • Diverse people - Introduction to Unit
  • Reflection on own perspectives and knowledge of culture and cultural awareness
  • Human rights Key areas of diversity
  • In class and Blackboard
  • CHCDIV001 Elements and performance criteria 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2,2.3

1.2 Private study / Excursion • Excursion to be confirmed

  • Immigration Museum visit and activity
  • Diversity in Australia • Promote cross-cultural understandings
  • Cultural Awareness/Competence Service system
  • In class and Blackboard
  • CHCDIV001 Elements and performance criteria1.3,1.4, 2.1,2.2, 3.4, 4.1,4.2,4.3, 1.

3 2“Bringing it all together”

  • Assessment Case Study Assessment
  • Unpack Case study and respond to questions - To be completed in class
  • In class and Blackboard
  • CHCDIV001 Elements and performance criteria1.3,1.4, 2.1,2.2, 3.4, 4.1,4.2,4.3,

Week 2 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural safety CHCDIV002

  • Introduction to Unit
  • Culture, history, social, political impacts.- Kanyini documentary
  • System and structural impacts on service system access
  • Racism and discrimination • Storytelling
  • In class and Blackboard
  • CHCDIV002 Elements and performance criteria1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 2.1,2.2

2.1 Private study /Excursion

  • Excursion to be confirmed Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre Visit and Activity
  • Exploration of Aboriginal culture and history.
  • Promote cultural safety in the workplace.
  • In class and Blackboard
  • CHCDIV002 Elements and performance criteria 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 4.3,4.4

Week 3 “Bringing it all together”

  • Assessment on Aboriginal history and culture
  • In class assessment Aboriginal strengths, history and culture.

3.1 Working in partnership with Aboriginal organisations --across the service system

  • Working in a culturally appropriate manner with the Aboriginal community and organisations.
  • Identify cultural safety issues in the workplace Reflect awareness of own and other cultures in work practices
  • Support the development of effective partnerships
  • Identify and utilise resources to promote partnerships

Week 4 Week in class assessments and evaluation

  • Assessment
  • Case study Assessment, this will be commenced during the class with further research to be completed individually.
  • In class and Blackboard
  • CHCDIV002 Elements and performance criteria 1.4 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Moosa, I. A. (2010), International Finance: An Analytical Approach. (3rd ed) Sydney: McGraw-Hill. The publishers of this textbook, McGraw-Hill, offer some online services such as revision questions, articles, and so on. To gain access to the McGraw-Hill Web resources simply follow the steps on the card found inside the front cover of the textbook.

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Verganti, R., 2009, Design-Driven Innovation: Changing the Rules of Competition by Radically Innovating what Things Mean, Harvard Business Press

Acemoglu, Laibson, and List (2016), Microeconomics, 1st Ed, Pearson. (referred to as ALL)

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Acemoglu, Laibson, and List (2016), Microeconomics, 1st Ed, Pearson. (referred to as ALL)

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Acemoglu, Laibson, and List (2016), Microeconomics, 1st Ed, Pearson. (referred to as ALL)

Selected Articles (to be announced)

Verganti, R., 2009, Design-Driven Innovation: Changing the Rules of Competition by Radically Innovating what Things Mean, Harvard Business Press

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Acemoglu, Laibson, and List (2016), Microeconomics, 1st Ed, Pearson. (referred to as ALL)

Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters

Selected Articles (to be announced)

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

None

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Op-amps and Linear Integrated Circuits By Ramakant Gayakwad

0-13-280868-

Dumovic Marko “ Electrical Installations”, RMIT

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Class notes and Tutorials.

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Glyn James, Modern Engineering Mathematics, fourth edition, Pearson Education Australia

1447915925

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Dumovic Marko “ Electrical Installations”, RMIT

Class notes and Tutorials.

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Glyn James, Modern Engineering Mathematics, fourth edition, Pearson Education Australia

1447915925

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Dumovic Marko “ Electrical Installations”, RMIT

Class notes and Tutorials.

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Glyn James, Modern Engineering Mathematics, fourth edition, Pearson Education Australia

1447915925

Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit)
 

9780071325110

Op-amps and Linear Integrated Circuits By Ramakant Gayakwad

0-13-280868-

Op-amps and Linear Integrated Circuits By Ramakant Gayakwad

0-13-280868-

Online notes posted on Blackboard

Online notes posted on Blackboard

Online notes posted on Blackboard


References

Electrical Trade Principles, 2nd Edition, Jeffery Hampson and Steven Hanssen

Croft A, Davidson R, Mathematics for Engineers, third edition, Pearson Education Australia

1408263238

None

Electrical Trade Principles, 2nd Edition, Jeffery Hampson and Steven Hanssen

- Keith Pethbridge & Ian Neeson "Australian Electrical Wiring Practice - Volumes 1&2" McGraw Hill, ISBN 0 074 71053 2
- Australian Standard AS3000 - Wiring Rules
- Australian Standard AS3008 - Electrical Installations, Selection of Cables
- Theodore Wildi “Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems”, Prentice Hall ISBN: 0-13-082460-7
- RMIT network drive: S:\C6120\EEET7029C Electrical Installations -RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub.
Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au The Learning Hub ( Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered. Video: Harnessing Natures Power Site for selection and coordination of protective devices:
http://www.electrician2.com/calculators/s240_6.html
 

Croft A, Davidson R, Mathematics for Engineers, third edition, Pearson Education Australia

1408263238

Croft A, Davidson R, Mathematics for Engineers, third edition, Pearson Education Australia

1408263238

- Keith Pethbridge & Ian Neeson "Australian Electrical Wiring Practice - Volumes 1&2" McGraw Hill, ISBN 0 074 71053 2
- Australian Standard AS3000 - Wiring Rules
- Australian Standard AS3008 - Electrical Installations, Selection of Cables
- Theodore Wildi “Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems”, Prentice Hall ISBN: 0-13-082460-7
- RMIT network drive: S:\C6120\EEET7029C Electrical Installations -RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub.
Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au The Learning Hub ( Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered. Video: Harnessing Natures Power Site for selection and coordination of protective devices:
http://www.electrician2.com/calculators/s240_6.html
 

Electrical Trade Principles, 2nd Edition, Jeffery Hampson and Steven Hanssen

- Keith Pethbridge & Ian Neeson "Australian Electrical Wiring Practice - Volumes 1&2" McGraw Hill, ISBN 0 074 71053 2
- Australian Standard AS3000 - Wiring Rules
- Australian Standard AS3008 - Electrical Installations, Selection of Cables
- Theodore Wildi “Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems”, Prentice Hall ISBN: 0-13-082460-7
- RMIT network drive: S:\C6120\EEET7029C Electrical Installations -RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub.
Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au The Learning Hub ( Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered. Video: Harnessing Natures Power Site for selection and coordination of protective devices:
http://www.electrician2.com/calculators/s240_6.html
 

Electronics Fundamentals, 6th Edition, Thomas L Floyd

Electronics Fundamentals, 6th Edition, Thomas L Floyd

Electronics Fundamentals, 6th Edition, Thomas L Floyd

Construction Industry OHS Pocket Book by Construction and Property Services

Construction Industry OHS Pocket Book by Construction and Property Services

Construction Industry OHS Pocket Book by Construction and Property Services

Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), May 2009

Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), May 2009

Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), May 2009

Construction Industry WHS Pocketbook by Construction and Property Services

Construction Industry WHS Pocketbook by Construction and Property Services

Construction Industry WHS Pocketbook by Construction and Property Services

Electrical Principles for the Electrical Trades,5th Edition, J. Jennesson, 2003

Electrical Principles for the Electrical Trades,5th Edition, J. Jennesson, 2003

Electrical Principles for the Electrical Trades,5th Edition, J. Jennesson, 2003


Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.


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: Questions and Answers

Cultural diversity in Australia today 

Assessment 2: Questions and Answers / Research

Cultural Competence / Cultural 

Assessment 3: Questions and Answers / Research

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, strengths and history 

Assessment 4: Questions and Answers / Research

Working in a culturally appropriate manner with the Aboriginal community and organisations

Assessment 5: Role Play

Cross cultural communications and resolving misunderstandings

 

You should refer to the assessment plan which is available on Blackboard for details of each assessment task and for detailed assessment criteria.

Grades 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

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 Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

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: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Questions and Answers

Cultural diversity in Australia today (600 – 800 words)

Demonstrate an understanding of the history of cultural diversity and its influence on identify and behaviour of young people.

Assessment 2: Questions and Answers / Research

Cultural Competence / Cultural Awareness (800 – 1000 words)

Identify the skills needed to provide a culturally safe environment for diverse clients in youth work.

Assessment 3: Questions and Answers / Research

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history (600 – 800 words)

Identify traditional and contemporary strengths of Aboriginal culture and the impacts of colonisation and the stolen generations.

Assessment 4: Questions and Answers / Research

Working in a culturally appropriate manner with the Aboriginal community and organisations (600 – 800 words)

Demonstrate an understanding of Aboriginal community controlled health organisations and how to build partnerships to deliver better outcomes.

Assessment 5: Role Play

Cross cultural communications and resolving misunderstandings

The role play explores cross cultural exchange, communication styles and resolving cultural and language barriers.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrix's are available through the Program Coordinator.

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

Cover Sheet for Submissions

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 implications of plagiarism.

 

Attendance

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for an Extension

Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension

. Applying for Special Consideration

If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures.

Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations.

Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited.

Plagiarism is not acceptable. Examples of plagiarism include: Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;

Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;

Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;

Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and

Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.

Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence For further information,

please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policyhttp://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved)– and the

RMIT Student Conduct Regulationshttp://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff.

The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally.

The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22

Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pd

 

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