Course Title: Identify and respond to client complex issues within a criminal justice environment
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6124 Advanced Diploma of Justice
Course Title: Identify and respond to client complex issues within a criminal justice environment
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 50
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
JUST5709 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2014, Term2 2015, Term2 2016, Term2 2017 |
Course Contact: Irene Pagliarella, Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4581
Course Contact Email: irene.pagliarella@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to recognise, respond and refer clients presenting with a range of complex issues within justice contexts.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Successful completion of, or demonstrated equivalence to, the following units of competency:
VU20868 Apply foundation legal principles
VU20869 Work within the criminal justice system
VU20870 Apply writing and presentation skills within a justice environment
VU20871 Support the management of adult offenders within the Victorian correctional framework
PSPOHS401B Implement workplace safety procedures and programs
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
And ONE of the following electives:
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
LGACOM406A Investigate alleged breaches of legislation and prepare documentation
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20857 Identify and respond to client complex issues within a criminal justice environment |
Elements: |
1. Examine complex issues faced by clients presenting for justice services 2. Respond to client complex issues within justice environments 3. Monitor and review response strategies |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
• Recognise and respond to client complex issues according to organisational and legislative requirements
• Monitor and review response strategies to inform future practice
• Provide knowledge of current theories, approaches, debates and practices about effective responses to client complex issues in justice contexts
• Provide knowledge of relevant legislative and statutory requirements
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may incorporate a variety of methods including role plays, observations, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, reports, group/individual training workshops, and audio-visual presentations.