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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2019

Class Number: 6041

Class Section: DARD

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Course Code: HUSO5213C

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

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5397 - Diploma of Community Services

Course Contact: Fiona McLean

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3673

Course Contact Email: fiona.mclean@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

In this course you will explore the skills and knowledge required to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, while promoted trauma informed care and learning to develop strategies to address people’s specific trauma needs.

This course addresses the following units of competency;

• CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
• HLTAHW050 Develop a healing framework for social and emotional wellbeing work
• CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCDEV002 Analyse the impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

These units are clustered for delivery but assessed separately.

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:	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
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:	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

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of these 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 promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, while promoted trauma informed care and learning to develop strategies to address people’s specific trauma needs.

Details of Learning Activities

• Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• Group projects
• Workshopping of projects including peer/lecturer feedback
• Group discussion
• Practical placement
• Simulated workplace activities

Teaching Schedule

Where all course content is this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Course Schedule	Cluster: Healing and social impacts
Week 1	Introduction to trauma and society Identifying social/cultural institutions and how they work in Australia Analyse impact of social and cultural factors on individual clients, groups and communities How social and cultural factors impact on services provided Identifying various types of trauma and the impact on clients Safety issues for workers
Week 2	Working with the client in trauma informed ways Collaborative approach First safety Strengths-based way and working with clients Documentation and recording Trauma and development and the impact on mental health issues Individual support plans and recognising trauma on their development
Week 3	Services and other supports Procedures for evaluation and specialist support Working with clients to identify improvements in trauma informed care and service practices Provide feedback about own service agency’s approach to trauma Continuing communication with client
Week 4	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Culture, history, social, political impacts. System and structural impacts on service system access Racism and discrimination Storytelling
Week 5	Working in a culturally appropriate manner Working in a culturally appropriate manner with the Aboriginal community and organisations Identify cultural safety issues in the workplace Reflect awareness of own and other cultures in work practices Support the development of effective partnerships Identify and utilise resources to promote partnerships
Week 6	Observe local cultural traditions and practice Acknowledge traditional ownership of the land and seek permission to allow the healing process to take place on the land Recognise the presence of traditional land owners in the healing process, including their role in the spiritual aspects of the healing process Clarify local kinship structures, roles and obligations through discussion with Elders Acknowledge the importance of the support processes of extended families in preparation for healing and in undergoing a healing process
Week 7	Conduct and support a facilitated group healing process Discuss cultural grieving processes Develop and agree to rules for participation in a healing group as part of a group, ensuring safety, confidentiality and cultural security during and after the process Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to support the healing process Support self-expression and healing through art, dancing, storytelling, singing and/or painting Disclose self-selected past emotional influences with the group involved in the healing process and relate to the present situation and potential future Use appropriate techniques to examine transgenerational trauma with the group
Week 8	Reflect on healing process Document outcomes according to organisation procedures Discuss with appropriate staff, colleagues, peers or mentors own reaction to the process Engage in ongoing reflective practice

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include practical demonstrations, group activities, reflection and supervised placement hour within the community services industry. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments 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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services)

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required 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.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.   

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions   

Assessment Task 2: Case scenario      

Assessment Task 3: Workplace report

 

Results 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

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

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Placement requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Police Check Record

Course Overview: Access Course Overview