Course Title: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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: C4364 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Contact: Melinda Brown
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4580
Course Contact Email: melinda.brown@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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 philosophies of 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 and worker 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’s specific 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 of risk or 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
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Classes will be undertaken face-to-face through role plays, quizzes and classroom discussion.
Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence Semester 2: | |
Week |
Topic |
Week 1
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Introduction to the area of family and domestic violence
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Week 2
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Supporting interactions
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Week 3
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Identifying client needs
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Week 4
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Developing intervention strategies
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Week 5 |
Assessment Task 2,3 and 4: Role Play Interviews 1, 2 and 3 |
Week 6 |
Assessment Task 2,3 and 4: Role Play Interviews 1, 2 and 3 Assessment workshop, review and reflection
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Nil
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
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Short Answer Questions - Answer a set of twelve (12) questions.
Assessment Task 2: Role-play Interview - Role Play/Completing Screening and Identification Tool and Safety Planning Documentation & Self-Assessment and Support Questions
Assessment Task 3: Role-play Interview - Role Play/Completing Screening and Identification Tool and Safety Planning Documentation & Self-Assessment and Support Questions
Assessment Task 4: Role-play Interview - Role Play/Completing Screening and Identification Tool and Safety Planning Documentation & Self-Assessment and Support Questions
Assessment Task 5: Short Answer Questions - For this task students will answer 24 questions related to recognising and responding appropriately to domestic and family violence in the workplace in an online quiz through Canvas.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment matrix is available with the rubrics on the assessment page.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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