Course Title: Respond to critical situations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: HWSS6019C
Course Title: Respond to critical situations
Important Information:
Students typically complete 80 hours of WIL.
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4352 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +61 (3) 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@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 unit students will develop the skills and knowledge to maintain safety through effective response to potential or actual critical situations. This unit applies to youth workers working in specialist services and in residential work sites or in the community.
This unit is delivered and assessed with:
CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCYTH010 Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations |
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Element: |
1. Implement risk-minimisation strategies |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Establish framework for dealing with potential crisis situations 1.2 Undertake timely risk assessment of potential crisis situation, with due consideration for the safety of young people and others 1.3 Identify, assess and implement a variety of possible strategies to minimise risk in accordance with organisational procedures 1.4 Recognise the possible causes of incidents and assess these for relevance to the safety and welfare of young people and the service environment 1.5 Seek and provide information on potential responses to the appropriate team members for action and support 1.6 Request assistance clearly and promptly |
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Element: |
2. Maintain a safe environment for young people |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and routinely implement organisation’s policies, procedures and practices designed to maximise physical and emotional safety of young person 2.2 Maintain healthy and safe environment to minimise potential for harm 2.3 Ensure all legislative and ethical requirements are met by self and those who supervise |
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3. Prevent escalation of violent behaviour |
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Performance Criteria: |
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4. Secure the safety of clients |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Use calm, confident and assertive communication to establish positive personal interaction and exchange information 4.2 Provide information designed to promote positive decision-making based on the relationship between actions and consequences 4.3 Present information to all relevant individuals in a clear, accurate and comprehensive manner 4.4 Select response and action designed to minimise risk, prevent escalation and to preserve the safety and security of all involved 4.5 In responses and emergency action, give priority to the protection of individuals from severe harm 4.6 Ensure use of force for maintenance of safety complies with procedures and is applied with minimum force to establish control 4.7 Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the below elements.
1. Implement risk-minimisation strategies |
1.1 Establish framework for dealing with potential crisis situations 1.2 Undertake timely risk assessment of potential crisis situation, with due consideration for the safety of young people and others 1.3 Identify, assess and implement a variety of possible strategies to minimise risk in accordance with organisational procedures 1.4 Recognise the possible causes of incidents and assess these for relevance to the safety and welfare of young people and the service environment 1.5 Seek and provide information on potential responses to the appropriate team members for action and support 1.6 Request assistance clearly and promptly |
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2. Maintain a safe environment for young people |
2.1 Identify and routinely implement organisation’s policies, procedures and practices designed to maximise physical and emotional safety of young person 2.2 Maintain healthy and safe environment to minimise potential for harm 2.3 Ensure all legislative and ethical requirements are met by self and those who supervise |
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3. Prevent escalation of violent behaviour |
3.1 Routinely monitor person’s behaviour pattern to ensure aggressive or abusive behaviour is minimised 3.2 Develop plan of care outlining ways to prevent, and respond to clients’ expressions of violence against self or others, communicate it to relevant personnel and implement the plan 3.3 Anticipate potential causes of conflict and harmful behaviour and respond in a manner that promotes calm and reassurance, to prevent escalation 3.4 Use procedure to protect clients from endangering themselves or others that are consistent with legal, ethical and organisation requirements, and safety considerations 3.5 Make appropriate judgements relating to physical restraint, based on balance of risk and safety of all 3.6 Provide assistance as necessary and appropriate to the situation 3.7 Complete relevant documentation, as required |
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4. Secure the safety of clients |
4.1 Use calm, confident and assertive communication to establish positive personal interaction and exchange information 4.2 Provide information designed to promote positive decision-making based on the relationship between actions and consequences 4.3 Present information to all relevant individuals in a clear, accurate and comprehensive manner 4.4 Select response and action designed to minimise risk, prevent escalation and to preserve the safety and security of all involved 4.5 In responses and emergency action, give priority to the protection of individuals from severe harm 4.6 Ensure use of force for maintenance of safety complies with procedures and is applied with minimum force to establish control 4.7 Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner |
Details of Learning Activities
This course learning activities will be support and complimented by RMIT's online learning management tool Canvas. Other essential learning activities take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some learning activities that you will undertake in the workshops are:
- Class discussion
- Documentary viewing and discussion
- Guest speaker
- Group work projects
- Questioning
Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule: W.I.L - Engage with Young People Semester 1 & 2 : 2020 | ||||
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Topic |
Content |
Assessment |
Unit(s) of Competency |
Week 1 & 2
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Welcome,introductions, unit introduction |
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Week 3 & 4
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History of youth work & “the youth work context” Models of youth work practice |
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CHCYTH001: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.4, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 CHCYTH002: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.1 CHCYTH003: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
Week 5
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Mutual respect and autonomy in youth work. Common misconceptions/myths. Youth centred practice. Ethics in Youth Work |
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CHCYTH001: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3. CHCYTH002: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1. 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 CHCYTH003: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 CHCYTH010: 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6 |
Week 6 |
Recognising individual needs and circumstances. Physical, moral and psychosocial development and behaviour of young people |
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CHCYTH001 – 1.2, 1.6, 2.5, 3.2 CHCYTH002 – 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, |
Week 7 |
Legal, ethical and political context for youth work.
Develop an understanding of cultural diversity in Youth Work Practice |
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CHCYTH001: 1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, CHCYTH002: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2,4.3 CHCYTH003: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, |
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Week 8 |
Creating opportunities. Goal setting and planning. Recognising and responding to strengths and assets Working with diversity. |
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Assessment Task 1: Question and Answer You will be provided time during this class to complete this assessment. |
CHCYTH001 – 1.2, 1.6, 2.5, 3.2 CHCYTH002 – 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, |
Week 9 |
Being informed – research in youth work Preparing for placement |
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Assessment Task 1: Question and Answer You will be provided time during this class to complete this assessment. |
CHCYTH002: 1.2, 1.3, 4.1 |
Week 10 |
Excursion to Melbourne Magistrates Court (Morning Session) Organisational context Working for a youth organisation Representing your workplace (Afternoon Session) |
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Assessment Task 1: Question and Answer You will be provided time during this class to complete this assessment. |
CHCYTH001: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 CHCYTH002: 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
Week 11 |
Providing services to young people. Goal and agenda setting. Targeted assistance and referrals. Advocacy |
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CHCYTH010: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3..5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 |
Week 12
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Recognising and responding to risks experienced by young people Responding to critical situations Responding to crises with young people and their families |
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Working with young people: Assessment Task 2 - Workplace Investigation |
CHCYTH004: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 CHCPRT001: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 CHCYTH004: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 37, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, CHCPRT001: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
Week 13
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Child protection Child Safe Standards Mandatory reporting Abuse and neglect Ethical concerns |
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Assessment Task 2: Working with Young People: Workplace Investigation |
CHCPRT001: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
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Week 14
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Working with Young People Workplace Investigation |
Placement preparation and allocations |
Assessment Task 2: Working with Young People: Workplace Investigation |
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Week 15 |
Working with Young People Workplace Investigation |
Placement preparation and allocations |
Assessment Task 2: Working with Young People: Workplace Investigation |
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Week 16 |
Working with Young People Workplace Investigation |
Placement preparation and allocations |
Assessment Task 2: Working with Young People: Workplace Investigation |
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Week 17 |
Placement Updates Semester 1 Wrap Up/Assessments |
Placement preparation and allocations |
Assessment Task 2: Working with Young People: Workplace Investigation |
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Semester Break |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to MyRMIT for assessment criteria).
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ALIGNED TO WORK PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Students must complete 80 hours of work placement supported by RMIT to achieve competency in these units. These units support students learning and assessment in the workplace.
Assessment Task 1: Working with Young People Research questions
This assessment requires you to answer a series of questions about working with young people in the youth work context.
Assessment Task 2: Working with Young People: Workplace Investigation
This assessment requires you to participate in two separate role plays about ethics and a critical incident experienced in the youth work context.
Assessment Task 3: Workplace Observation – Responding to children and young people at risk
This assessment requires you to conduct a workplace investigation locating policies and procedures and interviewing an experienced youth worker.
Assessment Task 4: Workplace Observation: Working with a Group.
This assessment requires you to be observed working with a group of young people and verbally answering a series of questions.
Assessment Task 5: Workplace Observation: Working with young people to set goals and provide information
This assessment requires you to be observed working with a number of individual young people and verbally answering a series of 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
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected 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.
Assessment Matrix
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