Course Title: Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4264 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
Course Title: Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 75
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) |
HWSS5454C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2011 |
Course Contact: Xenia Girdler
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4660
Course Contact Email: Xenia.girdler@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills required to assess a range of client issues and refer appropriately.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no pre-requisite courses required.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately |
Elements: |
1. Establish interpersonal relationship with client 2. Identify the range of issues impacting on the client and assess client needs 3. Analyse and assess information to determine appropriate course of action to be followed 4. Refer client to other services to provide coordinated support 5. Review effectiveness of services provided to meet client needs |
Learning Outcomes
By completing this unit you will achieve and demonstrate competence in the following elements:
- Establish interpersonal relationship with client
- Identify the range of issues impacting on the client and assess client needs
- Analyse and assess information to determine appropriate course of action to be followed
- Refer client to other services to provide coordinated support
- Review effectiveness of services provided to meet client needs
Overview of Assessment
This unit will be assessed using a combination of in-class tasks, individual assignments and practical work placement. In addition to class work, students are required to demonstrate competency in this unit as part of their placement requirement.