Course Title: Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: MKTG7969C
Course Title: Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4363 - Certificate IV in Community Services
Course Contact: Bronwyn Tanti
Course Contact Phone: 9925 9079
Course Contact Email: bronwyn.tanti@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice.
This course applies to work in all industry sectors, and to individuals who take pro-active responsibility for improving collaboration between workers and organisations.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Element: |
1. Identify networking and collaboration needs and opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate the ways in which individual and organisation performance may be improved through collaboration 1.2 Identify and prioritise organisation and individual needs 1.3 Identify gaps in networks and collaborative practice and identify required action to fill the gap |
Element: |
2. Develop collaboration strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Gather and review information about relevant services, organisations and key people 2.2 Pro-actively initiate relationships with other inter and intra sectoral professionals and organisations 2.3 Share information and resources, where possible, with other organisations to overcome duplication in service delivery 2.4 Maintain currency and accessibility of information 2.5 Define and document the type and level of collaboration, and negotiate with the relevant people |
Element: |
3. Work collaboratively |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify opportunities that meet client, personal and organisation goals 3.2 Plan and implement integrated projects and service delivery 3.3 Liaise with staff from relevant organisations on a formal and informal basis |
Element: |
4. Represent the organisation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Promote a positive image of the organisation at available opportunities 4.2 Communicate issues, policies and practices of the organisation in appropriate formats 4.3 Implement confidentiality measures that protect client, organisation and network |
Element: |
5. Maintain and enhance networks and collaborative partnerships |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Maintain networks and other work relationships to provide identifiable benefits for clients and the organisation 5.2 Improve and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 5.3 Monitor benefits to worker, organisation and client group in ongoing participation 5.4 Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of collaborations and make recommendations for action |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Classes where information is shared through talks and discussions, and workshops where exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time is spent during classes for students to work on assessment tasks.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 |
Understanding the tole of networks and collaborative partnerships
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Week 2 |
Determining needs and opportunities
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Week 3 |
Developing collaborations strategies
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Week 4 |
Working collaboratively
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Week 5 |
Representing your organisation
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Week 6 |
Building strong network and collaborative relationships
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Week 7 |
Monitoring and evaluating network and collaborative relationships
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment task 1: Individual assessment
Assessment task 2: Individual assessment
Assessment task 3: Online quiz
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1: Develop networking and collaboration strategies. Individual task
Assessment task 2: Build and evaluate networks and collaborative relationships. individual task
Assessment task 3: Complete one online, self-paced quiz on the key issues and concepts relating to networking and collaborative practice
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix is located in canvas at the end of each assessment task.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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