Course Title: Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: HUSO5213C

Course Title: Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5345 - Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

Course Contact: Melinda Brown

Course Contact Phone: 9925 4580

Course Contact Email: melinda.brown@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 100

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

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services.

The unit describes the application of knowledge of the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry.

This unit applies to workers who seek to better understand their client groups and issues that impact on the lives of their clients and hence on their delivery of services.

 

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with:-

• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice  

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
Element:	1. Identify social and cultural issues impacting on clients in Australian society
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify major social and cultural institutions in Australian society and their societal functions 1.2 Identify ways in which major institutions in Australian society can impact clients as individuals and as part of community and family groups 1.3 Examine and identify possible effects and consequences of conditions and experiences of inequality on clients as individuals and as part of community and family groups 1.4 Identify impacts of long-term unemployment and associated issues on clients as individuals and as family members 1.5 Where relevant, identify factors associated with age in Australian society and their impact on clients as individuals and in family and community settings
Element:	2. Analyse impacts of social and cultural factors on clients
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Use available information to identify and analyse social and cultural factors impacting on individual clients, groups or communities 2.2 Clarify current health and wellbeing and associated needs for individual clients, groups or communities 2.3 Make informed decisions in relation to specific work to be undertaken and/or services to be provided to client/s
Element:	3. Monitor impact of social and cultural factors on community work and services provided to clients
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Monitor impact of work undertaken and/or services provided to clients, in line with scope of own work role and organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Review effectiveness of work undertaken and/or services provided to clients, in relation to identified social and cultural factors impacting on clients, groups or communities 3.3 If required, revise aspects of work undertaken and/or services provided to better address social and cultural issues and enhance outcomes for clients, groups or communities

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

This course has a blended delivery.  Classes are delivered face to face with some online sessions. Types of learning activities include: 

• practical demonstrations
• online Discussion Forums, Groupwork and Quizzes
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• workshops, group discussion
• group activities/projects
• peer learning
• guest lecture/presentation
• research activities
• independent project based work
• group activities/projects
• simulated workplace activities

Teaching Schedule

Course Schedule                    Reflective Practice                                                                                          Semester 1 & 2 2023
Week	Topic
Week 1	Course Overview Overview of course – Content, Assessments, Placements. Intro to Sociology What makes Sociology : Introduction to Sociology as field of study Historical context Sociological Imagination: Linking Private lives to public issues
Week 2	Online class Sociological Analysis What is a Sociological Analysis Undertaking a Sociological Analysis Reading – Haralambos Chapter 1 Discussion board
Week 3	Sociology and social theory Space, Place and Time - the self in relation to society Socialisation and Social Structures Studying society and social behaviour Understanding the role and function of major institutions in Australian society
Week 4	Excursion: First Peoples exhibition at Bunjilaka Cultural Centre – Melbourne Museum
Week 5	Self directed learning Bunjilaka First People’s response discussion board Readings – Closing the Gap
Week 6	Online class Functionalism What is Functionalism? History A Theoretical overview Functionalism Functionalism assumptions Functionalism and Change A critique of Functionalism
Week 7	Conflict Theory & Marxism Guest Speaker History A Theoretical overview of Marxism Capitalism and Social inequality
Week 8	Self directed Learning Political and economic theory Narrated PowerPoint on Marxism Reading – Haralambos Chapter 2
Week 9	Feminist Theories Guest Speaker History A Theoretical overview of Feminism Feminism and Community Work
Mid Semester Break	Mid Semester Break
Week 10	Deviance, Crime and Social Control Sociology and Deviance Labelling theory Sociological theories of crime
Week 11	Analysing the impact of social and cultural issues Understanding the ways major institutions in Australian society can impact clients Identifying the effects and consequences of inequality on clients Understanding the impacts of long-term unemployment and associated issues Identifying factors associated with age and their impact on clients Prepare for and commence Assessment Task 1 in class
Week 12	Placement preparation and information
Week 13	Working with consumers and colleagues Determining needs and clarifying the social and cultural factors impacting clients Recognising the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour Ensuring consumer participation and engagement Advising, referring or providing clients with access to services
Week 14	Placement preparation and information
Week 15	Environmental Sociology What is Environmental Sociology? History Relationship between society and the environment. Impacts of climate change on Community Work
Week 16	Sociology  Review and Revision What has been learnt so far? What are its practical applications for placement
Week 17	Online class Narrated Powerpoint – Getting ready for Placement and job readiness Student support workshop
Week 18	Online class Assessment Support workshop
Mid-Year Break	Mid-Year Break
Week 19	Intro to Reflective Practice Implementing reflective practice to improve performance What is Reflective Practice? History of Reflective Practice Different Models Practical application
Week 20	Online Student support Class Discuss Assessment Task 2
Week 21	Placement preparation and information
Week 22	Assessing practice and seeking feedback Assessing practice against role requirements, industry practice and standards, and ethical and legal requirements Seeking and analysing feedback Self-Care and Supervision
Week 23	Online - Student support Class
Week 24	Conducting training needs analysis Conducting a training needs analysis Identifying your preferred learning style Preparing and implementing a personal development plan  (links to AT4) Preparing a personal development plan Implementing and monitoring the plan
Week 25	Assessment Task 4 Finalise Assessment Task 4 in class
Week 26	Self directed learning – Students to research placement options
Mid-Semester Break	Mid-Semester Break
Week 27	Online - Assessment support Class
Week 28	Post Placement workshop Sharing placement experiences Reflecting on practice while on placement
Week 29	Catch-up and Review

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

N/A

Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks include;

• Case study analysis
• Reflective practice report
• Workplace supervisors report 
• Professional development plan

You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required knowledge and 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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment task 1: Case study Scenario demonstrating students knowledge knowledge of the sociological factors affecting a family.

Assessment 2: This assessment  is completed in your Work Integrated Learning Placement. The Reflective Practice report demonstrates students ability to use a structured process to reflect on and improve their own practice.

Assessment task 3: This assessment  is completed in your Work Integrated Learning Placement. The Placement Supervisors Report will provide evidence of your 100 hour placement and also reflect on your experiences.

Assessment task 4: This assessment  is completed in your Work Integrated Learning Placement. The Personal Development Plan demonstrates students ability to create a personal development plan that includes goals, timeframes and ways of measuring progress.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix is located in canvas at the end of each assessment task.

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

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