Course Title: Provide advocacy and representation services
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: LAW5741C
Course Title: Provide advocacy and representation services
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
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: 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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
n/a
Course Description
In this unit students gain the skills and knowledge required to formally represent the interests of young people who use their service. Representation will include the development of community representative roles, and participation in industry forums and meetings to influence policy processes and decision-making.
This unit applies to youth workers who are responsible for providing formal representation services to young people.
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services |
Element: |
1. Establish the representative role and process |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify role, processes and conditions of representation in consultation with individuals and key groups 1.2 Identify and seek the support of key people and develop strategic alliances 1.3 Determine and implement requirements for reporting, accountability and evaluation |
Element: |
2. Represent the interests of client or client group |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify relevant interests and concerns to be pursued in accordance with organisation objectives and priorities 2.2 Undertake work to provide a framework for pursuing promotion of relevant interests 2.3 Create and respond to opportunities to reflect, promote and represent identified interests 2.4 Determine the potential impact developments and decisions will have on objectives and priorities and how success will be measured 2.5 Provide progress and other reports and feedback to key people according to organisation requirements |
Element: |
3. Negotiate outcomes and liaise with key people |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Communicate and promote purpose and objectives 3.2 Promote and facilitate collaborative planning and action 3.3 Identify potential areas of conflict and implement strategies to address them 3.4 Undertake appropriate work with organising committees and board of management to maximise effectiveness |
Element: |
4. Evaluate effectiveness of strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Analyse actual work outcomes and document and report against agreed objectives and priorities 4.2 Implement adjustments to strategy according to the evaluation |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class (campus-based and online classroom) activities:
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- peer teaching
- group discussion
- class activities to review discussions/lectures
- role play activities
Out-of-class activities:
- independent project-based work online and other research
- independent study
Teaching Schedule
Session/week |
Key topics |
Key learning and assessment activities |
Session 1
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Introduction to the cluster Introduction to case management: Establishing your role Working within a case management framework |
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Session 2 |
Working within an organisation Working within a network/sector |
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Session 3 |
Short term goals in case management and advocacy Assessment 1: |
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Session 4 |
Long term goals in case management and advocacy |
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Session 5 |
Techniques and models of relationship building and case management |
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Session 6 |
Harm and neglect in case management and advocacy Assessment Task 2 |
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Session 7 |
Case management statutory requirements Assessment -3 |
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Session 8 |
Family support and involvement Assessment - 4 |
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Session 9 |
Exiting and ending the relationship Complete Assessment 4&5 |
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Session 10 |
Review of the unit Assessment support |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment.
Assessment will include:
1 of 5 Collaborate with Clients to establish needs and set goals: Part A Simulated Workplace Scenario, Part B & C Documentation submitted on Canvas
2 of 5 Conduct a cas management meeting, prepare case plans and refer clients: Part A Simulated Workplace Scenario, Part B & C Documentation submitted on Canvas
3 of 5 Monitor, review and close case work: Part A & B Simulated Workplace Scenario, Part A, B & C Documentation submitted on Canvas
4 of 5 Provide advocacy representation- Research project
5 of 5 Student placement task
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.
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Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Assessment task 1:Collaborate with clients
Assessment task 2: Conduct case management meetings
Assessment task 3: Monitor, review and close work
Assessment task 4: Provide advocacy and representation
Assessment task 5: Practical task
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix (Rubric) is in canvas at the end of each assessment task.
Other Information
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https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
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