Course Title: Work effectively with people with a disability

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: HWSS5696C

Course Title: Work effectively with people with a disability

School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3304 - Certificate III in Aged Care

Course Contact : Renee Costa

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99250886

Course Contact Email:renee.costa@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, however you will need to obtain a police check in order to participate in the practical placement and gain work in the sector as per legislative requirements.
You need knowledge of spoken English, as well as English literacy to a standard that is likely to meet workplace needs to enter the course. If you would like advice on the standard of English that is recommended for the course please contact the Course Co-ordinator via the details above

 

Course Description

This course describes the knowledge and skills required as an introduction to working and communicating with people with a disability. This course may apply to work with people with a disability in a range of community service contexts

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability

Element:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the delivery of quality services for people with disabilities
 

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Demonstrate understanding of key issues facing people with disabilities and their carers
1.2 Work with understanding of the context of policy, regulatory, legislative and legal requirements as they apply to the area of disability work
1.3 Demonstrate commitment to access and equity principles
1.4 Take into account personal values and attitudes regarding disability when planning and undertaking work with people with disabilities
1.5 Demonstrate understanding of different impacts on clients of specific disabilities, including acquired and developmental disabilities
 

Element:

3. Demonstrate the capacity to support rights, interests and needs of people with disabilities
 

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Demonstrate understanding of strategies that assist people with disabilities to exercise their rights and independence
3.2 Acknowledge different client requirements and adapt approach to address specific requirements of each person, using positive practices in all interactions with people with disabilities
3.3 Comply with legal responsibilities and duty of care
3.4 Report situations that may pose health or safety issues according to organisation procedures
3.5 Apply different models for working in the sector as required to meet client needs
 

Element:

2. Communicate effectively with people with a disability
 

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify specific communication needs of people with a disability including, where appropriate:
• identifying and using techniques, devices and aids specific to each person with a disability
• translation and language interpreters
• cultural interpreters
• referral to specialists
2.2 Identify areas of mistrust or conflict that may require conflict resolution
2.3 Identify need to include additional people including trusted friends, case workers, family members or adults
2.4 Select from a range of appropriate communication strategies and employ to:
• establish rapport
• exchange information
• facilitate resolution of issues
• defuse potentially difficult situations
2.5 Apply effective communication where appropriate to provide a brief intervention
2.6 Give feedback and advice in a way which reflects current identified good practice
2.7 Show due regard to individual differences, needs and rights in communicating with clients and colleagues
2.8 Communicate referrals to other staff, manager or specialist services as appropriate to ensure duty of care responsibilities are met in situations where break downs in communication occur
 

Element:

4. Demonstrate the capacity to provide support across a range of disability types
 

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Apply fundamental knowledge of physical and psychological stages of human development
4.2 Apply fundamental knowledge of factors that may enhance or inhibit human development
4.3 Demonstrate understanding of a range of support practices for people with an intellectual disability, sensory disability, neurological impairment, acquired brain injury, physical disability or developmental delay
4.4 Demonstrate understanding and application of support practices for a range of types of disability
 

Element:

5. Respond to situations of risk or potential risk to people with disabilities
 

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Identify and respond to situations of risk and report to appropriate people
5.2 Report uncharacteristic behaviours and behaviours of concern
5.3 Report situations of risk which may adversely effect the health of people with disabilities
5.4 Identify indications of possible abuse and/or neglect and report according to organisation policy and protocol
 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the required skills and knowledge to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
 


Details of Learning Activities

       In this course you will develop the knowledge and skills required to work effectively with people with disabilities or service delivery setting with communities, clients, carers, staff, visitors, suppliers and others to meet established work requirements. Students will develop an understanding of the sector, the values and philosophy that underpins the work that is done, learn how to maintain the standards required, and reflect on practice within the sector. There will be individual and group activities during classes, field visits and guest speakers. The Certificate III Aged Care includes field placements with a total of 130 hours across the whole program and the knowledge and skills you gain in this course will be developed further through placement.


Teaching Schedule

 Week 1: Understanding disability- historical context

Week 2: Different types of disabilities

Week 3: Service model of the sector


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

In this course you will be assessed on the knowledge and skills that you have developed to meet the competency requirements of this course. You will complete assessments to determine your knowledge throughout the course which ensures you are equipped to perform your job role in the Aged Care sector, and the second method of assessment is where you give practical demonstrations of the tasks required in the job role for this course. These assessment tasks are conducted after you have had adequate preparation for the assessment and you will be supported throughout the assessment process. Some of the practical tasks will be done in the purpose-built facilities at RMIT; others will be done in your placement in a workplace setting.
 


Assessment Tasks

There are 3 assessment tasks for this unit. The assessment tasks are:

1. research project

2. question and answer task

3. placement questions


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students


Cover Sheet for Submissions
Hardcopy: you must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted in hardcopy.
E-Submission: you will complete an e-Declaration for every piece of work submitted online.
The signed cover sheet or e-Declaration acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Assessment Appeals
If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:
a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).
Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment

Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
• Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
• Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
• Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
• Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
• Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
• Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and
• Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
• Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.
For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy –  http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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