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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: HWSS6070C

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

Important Information:

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

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School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4352 - Certificate IV in Youth Work

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

Course Contact Phone: +613 9925 4454

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


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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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

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.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Element:

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

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

2. Identify client needs

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

3. Respond to client needs

Performance Criteria:

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

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


Details of Learning Activities

Classes are delivered face to face.  During face to face classes, information is shared through talks and discussions, and workshops where exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time is spent during classes for students to work on group and individual assessment tasks.


Teaching Schedule

 

 

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

Week

Topic

Week 1 

 

Introduction to the area of family and domestic violence

  • Values and philosophies of domestic violence work
  • Background information and the effects of domestic and family violence
  • Current key issues affecting the area

Week 2 

 

Supporting interactions

  • Applying practices that support client and worker safety
  • Self-care and accessing support processes for workers exposed to domestic and family violence
  • Meeting organisational and complying with legislative and statutory requirements

Week 3 

 

Identifying client needs

  • Developing rapport and explaining rights and responsibilities, demonstrating sensitivity
  • Assessing and prioritising needs based on their complexity, urgency and eligibility
  • Dealing with immediate risks to safety and developing safety plans (MARAM)

Week 4

Developing intervention strategies

  • Working with clients to prioritise physical and emotional safety
  • Negotiating interventions provided by you, another colleague or service
  • Making referrals, providing clients with services' information and completing and checking case notes

Week 5 & 6

Assessment 2/Role Play 1 - Live Observation

Week 7 & 8

 

Assessment 3/Role Play 2 - Live Observation

Week 9

 

 

Assessment 4/Role Play 3 - Live Observation

Assessment workshop, review and reflection

  • Finalising of assessments
  • Course review
  • Reflection on learning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


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 
 
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1:

The objective of this task, is to help consolidate what you have learned during the course and to determine knowledge and skills in relation to recognising and responding appropriately to domestic and family violence in a community services context.

Assessment Task 2:

The objective of this assessment task, is for you to demonstrate knowledge and skills to effectively recognise, respond and refer a client experiencing domestic/family violence by performing a role play/interview based on a case study.

Assessment Task 3:

The objective of this assessment task, is for you to demonstrate knowledge and skills to effectively recognise, respond and refer a client experiencing domestic/family violence by performing a role play/interview based on a case study.

Assessment Task 4:

The objective of this assessment task is for you to demonstrate knowledge and skills to effectively recognise, respond and refer a client experiencing domestic/family violence by performing a role play/interview based on a case study.

Assessment Task 5: The objective of this task, is to help consolidate what you have learned during the course and to determine knowledge and skills in relation to recognising and responding appropriately to domestic and family violence in a community services context.

   


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix is located in Canvas, at the end of each assessment task.

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