Course Title: Work with diverse people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: EMPL7109C
Course Title: Work with diverse people
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Program: C5357 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Contact: Joshua Davies
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4333
Course Contact Email: joshua.davies@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
Element: |
1. Reflect on own perspectives |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and reflect on own social and cultural perspectives and biases 1.2 Work with awareness of own limitations in self and social awareness 1.3 Use reflection to support own ability to work inclusively and with understanding of others 1.4 Identify and act on ways to improve own self and social awareness |
Element: |
2. Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness, and their benefits |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Value and respect diversity and inclusiveness across all areas of work 2.2 Contribute to the development of work place and professional relationships based on appreciation of diversity and inclusiveness 2.3 Use work practices that make environments safe for all |
Element: |
3. Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Show respect for diversity in communication with all people 3.2 Use verbal and non-verbal communication constructively to establish, develop and maintain effective relationships, mutual trust and confidence 3.3 Where a language barrier exists, use effective strategies to communicate in the most efficient way possible 3.4 Seek assistance from interpreters or other persons according to communication needs |
Element: |
4. Promote understanding across diverse groups |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify issues that may cause communication misunderstandings or other difficulties 4.2 Where difficulties or misunderstandings occur, consider the impact of social and cultural diversity 4.3 Make an effort to sensitively resolve differences, taking account of diversity considerations 4.4 Address any difficulties with appropriate people and seek assistance when required |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer ot the Elements of Competency above.
Details of Learning Activities
Three 3 hour face to face classes and 1 trip to the immigration museum. Please come ready to class to contribute to discussions and conversations.
Teaching Schedule
RMIT Wk |
Date |
Class & Activities |
1 |
8th Feb |
Introduction and reflect on your own perspectives |
2 |
15th Feb |
Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness and their benefits |
3 |
22rd Feb |
Immigration Museum Tour |
4 |
1nd March |
Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds Promote understanding across diverse groups |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
1. Research Assignment
2. Structured Reflection
Assessment Tasks
Assignment 0ne | (Research assignment) Group Class Presentation - Due date March 1st |
Assignment Two | Structured Reflection - Due Date 26th Feb |
Assessment Matrix
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