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

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4429 Certificate IV in Youth Work

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

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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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 2024, Term2 2024

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254454

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:	1.1 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 2.1 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 3.1 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

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Elements:

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

2.1 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

3.1 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

. 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

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

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