Course Title: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4352 Certificate IV in Youth Work

Course Title: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS6070C

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term1 2023

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

Course Contact Phone: +613 9925 4454

Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This course describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs..

This course applies to health and community service workers providing services according to established organisation procedures. These workers may not be specialised family violence workers.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Elements:

1. Adopt work practices that support interactions with those affected by domestic and family violence

2. Identify client needs

3. Respond to client needs

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate the following elements

. Adopt work practices that support interactions with those affected by domestic and family violence

1.1 Adopt work practices that reflect the values and philosophiesof domestic violence work

1.2 Plan work practices and access environments that support client and worker safety

1.3 Identify and participate in support processes for workers exposed to domestic and family violence

1.4 Apply organisation standards and procedures and comply with legislative and statutory requirements

2. Identify client needs

2.1 Explain rights and responsibilities of client andworker and promote throughout client contact

2.2 Use interpersonal skills that develop rapport and promote confidence, and full, accurate and relevant exchange of information

2.3 Show sensitivity to client’sspecific needs and any cultural, family and individual differences

2.4 Assess information for complexity, urgency and eligibility so that priorities for service delivery and safety can be identified

2.5 Identify and respond to any indications ofriskor threats to safety

3. Respond to client needs

3.1 Identify worker and workplace limitations in addressing and assessing client needs and make referrals or seek assistance from appropriate persons

3.2 Prioritise the physical and emotional safety of clients,their family and workers in developing responses

3.3 Negotiate and agree strategies for intervention with the client before commencing work

3.4 Provide client with information about available services for meeting their needs

3.5 Complete accurate and comprehensive records, reports and referral information according to organisation requirements


Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher when you have completed the assessment tasks. 

Assessment 1 : Short Answer Questions 

Assessment 2 : Roel Play Interview 1

Assessment 3 : Roel Play Interview 2

Assessment 4 : Roel Play Interview 3

Assessment 5 : Short answer questions

Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: You should refer to the assessment plan which is available on Canvas for details of each assessment task and for detailed assessment criteria.
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment 
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
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