Course Title: Conduct complex assessment and referral
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: HWSS5998C
Course Title: Conduct complex assessment and referral
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5330 - Diploma of Community Services Work
Course Contact : Zaina Nehme
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4552
Course Contact Email:zainaindira.nehme@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Julian Silverman: +61 3 9925 4578
Anne Fitzpatrick: +61 3 9925 0329
Nominal Hours: 65
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 conduct an appropriate individual assessment and make appropriate referrals where multiple issues present. These skills and knowledge are to be applied by a worker independently conducting an assessment and making referrals. It involves use of established assessment tools and/or processes, according to specified guidelines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCS500B Conduct complex assessment and referral |
Element: |
1. Prepare for the assessment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Establish rapport with clients, by demonstrating respect and non-judgemental attitude |
Element: |
2. Assess client needs |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify own limitations in assessing and addressing client needs and, where appropriate, seek assistance from colleagues, senior staff and/or experts in the area |
Element: |
3. Analyse client needs as a basis for meeting them |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Work with the client to analyse and prioritise their needs |
Element: |
4. Identify and refer to appropriate services to meet client needs |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify services which match client needs from within and outside the organisation |
Element: |
5. Evaluate assessment and referral processes |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Review the allocation of services delivered to meet client requirements routinely, or as required to ensure a continuing match |
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
All courses and learning activities will be supported and complemented by RMIT’s learning management tool "Blackboard". Other essential learning activities will take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some of the learning activities that you will undertake are:
Teaching Schedule
This course has been grouped for delivery and is part of a cluster called: Case Work. The other courses forming this cluster are: CHCCM503C Develop and monitor all aspects of case management and CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients. The delivery schedule for this cluster is found below:
Class | Topic | Content | Units and Elements of Competency |
1 | Preparing for assessment |
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CHCCS500B E1. Prepare for assessment E2. Assess client needs |
2 | Assess Client Needs and Analyse Client Needs |
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CHCCS500B E2. Assess client needs E3. Analyse client needs as a basis for meeting them |
3 | Evaluate assessment and referral and identify and refer to appropriate services |
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CHCCS500B E1. Prepare for assessment E2. Assess client needs E3. Analyse client needs as a basis for meeting them E4. Identify and refer to appropriate services to meet client need CHCCW503A |
4 | Case Management Meetings and developing an appropriate approach to case management |
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CHCCM503C E1. Conduct case management meeting E2. Develop an appropriate approach to case management E4. Manage case work activities and processes CHCCS500B |
5 | Develop appropriate case management plan |
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CHCCM503C E1. Conduct case management meeting E2. Develop an appropriate approach to case management E3. Develop an appropriate case management tool |
6 | Manage case work activities and processes and provide high quality case work |
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CHCCM503C E1. Conduct case management meeting E3. Develop an appropriate case management tool E4. Manage case work activities and processes |
7 | Dealing with conflict and crisis |
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CHCCW503A E1. Provide high quality case work |
8 | Case Closure |
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CHCCW503A E3. Establish transition processes |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed textbook required. |
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. These resources will also be available through Blackboard. You will also have access to the resources in the library.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on completion of three (3) pieces, all of which will be completed in class time. However there are elements of the final assessment task that requires some research by all students. Students will complete each task individually however work in groups.
Students will form case management teams in week one (1) and remain in those teams for the duration of this course.
Assessment Tasks
CLUSTERING
This course has been clustered (grouped) for assessment with the courses CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management and CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients. For this course (CHCCS500B Conduct complex assessment and referral) you will be required to complete the assessment tasks as described below:
Formative Assessment Tasks (to be completed in class):
Task 1 - this task involves the completion of an assessment form (YAT- Youth Assessment Tool) based on a case study developed by the class.
Task 2 - this task involves the research of a specialist service in your local area
Task 2 - this task involves the completion of a risk assessment matrix relating to a number of scenarios given by the teacher
Major Assessment Task:
Case Study: for this task you will be required to choose a case study from your work or workplacement, select a case management model which is most appropriate to your case study and document everything from assessment through to discharge planning.
Note: Further details of how assessment tasks are mapped to individual units of competency are available from the Program Coordinator.
Assessment Matrix
This program in delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, grades include:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
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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