Course Title: Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: HWSS6096C
Course Title: Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +613 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
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
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Element: |
1. Identify networking and collaboration needs and opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
Element: |
2. Develop collaboration strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
Element: |
3. Work collaboratively |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
Element: |
4. Represent the organisation |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
Element: |
5. Maintain and enhance networks and collaborative partnerships |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
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
Details of Learning Activities
Details of learning activities
This course will be a blended delivery with face to face on campus sessions and online via Canvas/Collaborate Ultra sessions
In-class (campus-based and online classroom) activities:
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- group discussion
- class activities to review discussions/lectures
- role play activities
Out-of-class activities:
- independent assessment -based work, research
- independent study
- Assessment based Group work
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Assessment Due date |
Week 1 |
Networks, Partnerships and collaboration Need assessment and consultation
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Week 2 |
Program development and Implementation
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Week 3 |
Evaluation Plan Discuss Assessment task 1 Form groups to complete the assessment tasks Working in Groups to complete Task 1
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Assessment Task 1 |
Week 4 |
Monitoring and Review of service programs Working in Groups to complete Task 2 |
Assessment Task 2 |
Week 5 |
Complete Task 3 in class Discuss Task - 4 Presentations |
Assessment Task 3 |
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Week 6
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Assessment Task 4 Presentations |
Assessment Task 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other Resources
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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)
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Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1- Engagement Plan
Assessment Task 2: Implementation and Evaluation Plan
Assessment Task 3: Program Review
Assessment Task 4: Presentation
Assessment Matrix
Available on Canvas
Other Information
Other Information
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