Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: HWSS6082C
Course Title: Plan and conduct group activities
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: 99254454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to participate in and provide general support for a range of informal and formal groups in a variety of settings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities |
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Element: |
2. Coordinate a group planning process |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review available information and identify the needs of the group 1.2 Generate ideas for activities that respond to identified needs 1.3 Identify, calculate and document the resources required for group activities 1.4 Identify and follow up on the need to make submissions for potential sources of assistance and resources within scope of own job role 1.5 Organise resources according to organisation procedures |
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4. Evaluate group activities |
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2.1 Seek opportunities actively for collaborative planning and shared ownership with clients 2.2 Solicit, analyse and prioritise information about group’s needs and expectations 2.3 Negotiate the purpose of group activities with the group allowing time and opportunity for individuals to articulate their ideas and wishes 2.4 Translate purpose of proposed group activity into a set of documented aims and objectives based on input 2.5 Analyse potential impact on group operation of the values and beliefs of both worker and client 2.6 Design group strategies that promote effective group operation and take into account specific characteristics of participating clients |
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3. Manage group processes and conflict |
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Element: |
1. Plan group activities and resources |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Ensure aims and objectives of the group activity provide the basis for evaluation and feedback 4.2 Seek feedback from group participants on leadership style, group process, achievement of objectives, other achievements and areas for development 4.3 Document evaluation information according to organisation procedures and distribute to relevant people |
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
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Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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Overview of Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to Canvas for assessment criteria).
Assessment Task 1:
Plan and develop group activities
Assessment Task 2:
Conduct and evaluate group activities
Assessment Task 3:
Knowledge Questions
Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: CA: Competency Achieved NYC: Not Yet Competent DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Unit if you would like to find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams
Assessment Tasks
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Assessment Matrix
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Other Information
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