Course Title: Work autonomously
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: GEDU5965C
Course Title: Work autonomously
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6126 - Advanced Diploma of Disability
Course Contact : Renee Costa
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0886
Course Contact Email:renee.costa@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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
Not applicable
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to work as a member of a team or as an individual for periods of time without direct supervision and for coaching and mentoring colleagues
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCORG502B Work autonomously |
Element: |
1. Undertake work activities |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and address work requirements within own role and area of responsibility |
Element: |
2. Accept responsibilities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Accept responsibilities according to organisation's policy and procedures |
Element: |
3. Set performance requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Set performance requirements based on objectives and goals |
Element: |
4. Maintain team performance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Monitor individual performance against defined performance requirements and take appropriate action to maintain performance if required |
Element: |
5. Act as a team leader as required |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify work requirements and present to team members |
Element: |
6. Contribute to team meetings |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Undertake adequate meeting preparation to enable the supply of suitable information and effective contribution to discussion |
Element: |
7. Respond to stress and conflict in the team |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Respond to indications that colleagues are stressed or need support in a manner that encourages them to share their concerns and difficulties |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the above mentioned elements
Details of Learning Activities
As the NDIS is rolled out around Australia client support requirements and staff practices and methods will change and adapt to match the preferences and needs of people with disabilities. Staff will need to be capable of working across agencies and sectors. You will participate in workshop discussions, presentations and group activities focuses on the knowledge and skills required to work as a member of a team or as an individual for periods of time without direct supervision and for coaching and mentoring colleagues. There will be planned professional discussions with the teaching team undertaken in your workplace so that you can provide direct workplace evidence of your roles, responsibilities and work practices as they align with the requirements of the courses and the program as a whole
Teaching Schedule
Workshop | date | Course linkage |
1 | 28th May | Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace Work Autonomously Manage workplace issues |
2 | 25th June | Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace Work Autonomously Manage workplace issues |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
During sessions you will be directed to relevant sources of current information. These will include your own workplace policy and practice documentation, federal, state and local government legislation and regulatory frameworks and websites, and websites for local, national and international organisations and universities.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be through a mix of in class tasks, workplace based projects and a workplace assessment. A workplace assessment appointment will be undertaken once per year with you, to allow you to present and discuss workplace evidence.
Assessment Tasks
There will be one assessment task for this course.
1. The assessment task you are required to write a report which provides a thorough description of your organization’s support processes for staff. You will consider the current processes and how your manager has addressed them with you. This report is a 2000 word report
Assessment Matrix
A detailed assessment matrix will be available from the course teacher
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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