Course Title: Provide advocacy and representation services
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: LAW5741C
Course Title: Provide advocacy and representation services
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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
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 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 below elements.
. Establish the representative role and process |
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 |
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2. Represent the interests of client or client group |
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 |
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3. Negotiate outcomes and liaise with key people |
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 |
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4. Evaluate effectiveness of strategies |
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 |
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 |
Introduction to Case Management Assessment Requirements |
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Week 2 |
Introduction to Advocacy |
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Week 3 |
Intake Processes |
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Week 4 |
Case Planning |
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Week 5 |
Referrals Introduction to Clients Frameworks |
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Week 6 |
Monitoring and Reviewing Human Right and Ethics |
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Week 7 |
Introduction to Assessment Task 1, 2, 3 and 4
Work on Assessment Task 1 |
Week 8 |
Complete Assessment Task 1 Role Plays |
AT1 Role Play due in Week 8 class Submission Due |
Week 9
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Introduction to Assessment Task 2 |
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Week 10 |
Complete Assessment Task 2 Role Plays |
AT2 Role Play due in Week 10 class Submission Due |
Week 11 |
Introduction to Assessment Task 3 |
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Week 12 |
Complete Assessment Task 3 Role Plays |
AT3 Role Play due in Week 12 class Submission Due |
Week 13 |
Introduction to Assessment Task 4 |
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Week 14 |
Complete Assessment Task 4 Role Plays |
AT4 Role Play due in Week 14 class Submission Due |
Week 15 |
Complete Assessment Task 5 |
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Week 16 |
Farewell, Reflection and Feedback
Assessment Support if needed |
AT5 |
Week 17
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Week 18
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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 Task 1 : Establish Client Needs
Assessment Task 2: Conduct Case Planning Meetings
Assessment Task 3: Monitor and Review
Assessment Task 4: Close Cases
Assessment Task 5: Knowledge Questions
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
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 : Establish Client Needs
Assessment Task 2: Conduct Case Planning Meetings
Assessment Task 3: Monitor and Review
Assessment Task 4: Close Cases
Assessment Task 5: Knowledge Questions
Assessment Matrix
Available on Canvas
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about the support available for students in a range of matters:
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Equitable Learning Services provide support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability.
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