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

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4364 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

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

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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Important Information:

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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

Term2 2023

Course Contact: Melinda Brown

Course Contact Phone: 9925 4580

Course Contact Email: melinda.brown@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

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Short Answer Questions

Assessment Task 2: Role-play Interview

Assessment Task 3: Role-play Interview

Assessment Task 4: Role-play Interview

Assessment Task 5: Short Answer Questions