Course Title: Use relevant legislation in response to client needs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: HWSS6029C
Course Title: Use relevant legislation in response to client needs
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5334 - Diploma of Community Services (Financial counselling)
Course Contact: Mary-Josephine Wallwork
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3983
Course Contact Email: mary-josephine.wallwork@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and respond to the immediate and ongoing needs of clients using a structured strengths-based and client-focused financial counselling model. This will involve the development of skills and knowledge in order to analyse and use technical and legal information to assist individuals to make informed decisions.
This course addresses four (4) units of competency:
- Facilitate the financial counselling process CHCFIN001
- Identify and apply technical information to assist clients with financial issues CHCFIN002
- Develop and use financial counselling tools and techniques CHCFIN003
- Interpret and use legal information CHCLEG002
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCLEG411A Use relevant legislation in response to client needs |
Element: |
E1. Apply an understanding of relevant legislation 1.1 Identify the scope and coverage of legislation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the scope and coverage of legislation 1.2 Apply understanding of the purpose of legislation and amendments over time 1.3 Define roles and influences of key stakeholders 1.4 Correctly interpret terms and definitions in the legislation |
Element: |
E2. Identify and interpret relevant legislative provisions 2.1 Identify needs of clients in relation to relevant legislation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify needs of clients in relation to relevant legislation 2.2 Analyse client situation and identify legislative provisions that apply to the circumstances |
Element: |
E3. Identify strategies in response to the client's needs 3.1 Provide strategies to apply legislative provisions to the factual circumstances of the case |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Provide strategies to apply legislative provisions to the factual circumstances of the case 3.2 Explore a range of legal and non-legal strategies according to the needs of the client 3.3 Clearly communicate options and possible outcomes to the clients 3.4 Support client to achieve appropriate 'best possible' outcome |
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. By applying these skills and this knowledge, you will be able to analyse and use the technical and legal information required to assess and respond to client needs in the context of a strengths-based and client-focused financial counselling model.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class activities:
- Group discussion
- Industry speakers
- Teacher directed group activities/projects
- Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
Out-of-class activities:
- Independent project-based work
- Online and other research
- Independent study
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. | |||
Workshop |
Content |
Assessment due |
Units of competency addressed |
1
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Assessment 1 Part A Due: 13 April 2016 |
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2
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Expectations of the client / worker relationship |
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3 |
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Assessment 1 Part B Due: 9 May 2016 |
CHCFIN001 E1. E2. E3. |
4 |
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CHCFIN001 E4. E5. E6. E7. |
5 |
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Assessment 3 Part A Due: 29 June 2016 |
CHCFIN002 E1. E2. E3. |
6 |
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CHCFIN002 E1. E2. E3. |
7 |
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Assessment 3 Part B Due: 13 July |
CHCFIN002 E4. E5. E6. |
8 |
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CHCFIN002 E4. E5. E6. |
9 |
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Assessment 4 Due 24 August 2016 |
CHCFIN003 E1. E2. E3. |
10 |
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CHCLEG002 E1. E2. E3. E4. |
11 |
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Assessment 5 Due: 3 November 2016
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CHCLEG002 E1. E2. E3. E4. |
12 |
Student presentations of projects relating to research into a prominent financial counselling issues |
Assessment 6 In-class presentation |
CHCLEG002 E1. E2. E3. E4. |
13 |
Student presentations of projects relating to research into a prominent financial counselling issues |
Assessment 6 In-class presentation |
CHCLEG002 E1. E2. E3. E4. |
14 |
Overview of clustered units |
Assessment 6 In-class presentation |
CHCFIN001 CHCFIN002 CHCFIN003 CHCLEG002 |
15 |
Overview of clustered units |
Assessment 6 In-class presentation |
CHCFIN001 CHCFIN002 CHCFIN003 CHCLEG002 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this unit will include assessment tasks to be completed within the workshop sessions and assessment tasks to be completed within a specified period following class delivery. Assessment tasks will include written assignments, case study scenarios, short answer questions, research projects and class presentations.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Case studies and written activities
Due date: Part A 13 April 2016 and Part B 9 May 2016
Assessment Task 2: Case studies and written activities
Due date: 15 June 2016
Assessment Task 3: Case studies and written activities
Due date: Part A 29 June 2016 and Part B 13 July 2016
Assessment Task 4: Case studies and written activities
Due date: 24 August 2016
Assessment Task 5: Case studies and written activities
Due date: 3 November 2016
Assessment Task 6: Research project and presentation
Due date: October/November
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
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