Course Title: Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2019
Class Number: 6041
Class Section: DARD
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Course Code: HUSO5213C
Course Title: Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5397 - Diploma of Community Services
Course Contact: Fiona McLean
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3673
Course Contact Email: fiona.mclean@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 100
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
In this course you will explore the skills and knowledge required to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, while promoted trauma informed care and learning to develop strategies to address people’s specific trauma needs.
This course addresses the following units of competency;
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
- HLTAHW050 Develop a healing framework for social and emotional wellbeing work
- CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCDEV002 Analyse the impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
These units are clustered for delivery but assessed separately.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services |
Element: |
1. Identify social and cultural issues impacting on clients in Australian society |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Monitor impact of work undertaken and/or services provided to clients, in line with scope of own work role and organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Review effectiveness of work undertaken and/or services provided to clients, in relation to identified social and cultural factors impacting on clients, groups or communities 3.3 If required, revise aspects of work undertaken and/or services provided to better address social and cultural issues and enhance outcomes for clients, groups or communities |
Element: |
2. Analyse impacts of social and cultural factors on clients |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use available information to identify and analyse social and cultural factors impacting on individual clients, groups or communities 2.2 Clarify current health and wellbeing and associated needs for individual clients, groups or communities 2.3 Make informed decisions in relation to specific work to be undertaken and/or services to be provided to client/s |
Element: |
3. Monitor impact of social and cultural factors on community work and services provided to clients |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify major social and cultural institutions in Australian society and their societal functions 1.2 Identify ways in which major institutions in Australian society can impact clients as individuals and as part of community and family groups 1.3 Examine and identify possible effects and consequences of conditions and experiences of inequality on clients as individuals and as part of community and family groups 1.4 Identify impacts of long-term unemployment and associated issues on clients as individuals and as family members 1.5 Where relevant, identify factors associated with age in Australian society and their impact on clients as individuals and in family and community settings |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of these course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. By applying these skills and this knowledge you will be able to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, while promoted trauma informed care and learning to develop strategies to address people’s specific trauma needs.
Details of Learning Activities
- Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- Group projects
- Workshopping of projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- Group discussion
- Practical placement
- Simulated workplace activities
Teaching Schedule
Where all course content is this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Course Schedule |
Cluster: Healing and social impacts |
Week 1 |
Introduction to trauma and society
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Week 2 |
Working with the client in trauma informed ways
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Week 3 |
Services and other supports
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Week 4 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
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Week 5 |
Working in a culturally appropriate manner
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Week 6 |
Observe local cultural traditions and practice
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Week 7 |
Conduct and support a facilitated group healing process
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Week 8 |
Reflect on healing process Document outcomes according to organisation procedures Discuss with appropriate staff, colleagues, peers or mentors own reaction to the process Engage in ongoing reflective practice |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include practical demonstrations, group activities, reflection and supervised placement hour within the community services industry. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments 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 Services if you would like to find out more (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services)
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions
Assessment Task 2: Case scenario
Assessment Task 3: Workplace report
Results 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
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Placement requirements:
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Police Check Record
Course Overview: Access Course Overview