Course Title: Assess co-existing needs
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5346 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Title: Assess co-existing needs
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 80
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.Important Information:
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS6069C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018 |
HWSS6069C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Chris Walters
Course Contact Phone: 99258268
Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both internal and external services required to meet those needs.
This unit applies in a range of community service contexts.
This unit is delivered and assessed as a cluster with:
- CHCMHS005 - Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS006 - Facilitate the recovery process
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no stipulated pre-requisites or co-requisites for this unit.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for assessment 2. Analyse the person's needs using a collaborative approach 3. Determine appropriate services 4. Complete reporting 5. Evaluate assessment and referral processes |
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
- Practical demonstrations of skills and knowledge based on case studies
- Quiz and/or knowledge questions