Course Title: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: HUSO5218C
Course Title: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5387 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Luke Scarica
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0312
Course Contact Email: luke.scarica@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 25
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
The course describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
This course applies to people working in a broad range of roles including those involved in direct client service, program planning, development and evaluation contexts.
This course includes a Work Integrated Learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Element: |
2. Model cultural safety in own work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Ensure work practices are grounded in awareness of one’s own cultural bias 2.2 Reflect awareness of own and other cultures in work practices 2.3 Use communication techniques and work practices that show respect for the cultural differences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 2.4 Engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander interpreters and colleagues as cultural brokers, according to situation needs |
Element: |
3. Develop strategies for improved cultural safety |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Support the development of effective partnerships between staff, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities 3.2 Identify and utilise resources to promote partnerships 3.3 Devise and document ways to support the delivery of services and programs that are culturally safe and encourage increased participation 3.4 Integrate strategies that encourage self-determination and community control in services and programs |
Element: |
4. Evaluate cultural safety strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Agree outcomes against which cultural safety strategies can be measured 4.2 Involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in evaluations 4.3 Evaluate programs and services against desired outcomes 4.4 Revise strategies based on evaluation with appropriate engagement of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people |
Element: |
1. Identify cultural safety issues in the workplace |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the potential impact of cultural factors on service delivery to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients 1.2 Identify critical issues that influence relationships and communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 1.3 Establish key aspects of cultural safety in consultation with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 1.4 Evaluate the extent to which cultural safety is integrated in own work and workplace |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify cultural safety issues in the workplace
- Model cultural safety in own work
- Develop strategies for improved cultural safety
- Evaluate cultural safety strategies
Details of Learning Activities
Theory: knowledge material required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety. This unit applies to people working in a broad range of roles including those involved in direct client service, program planning, development and evaluation contexts.
Practical: The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- promoted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety in the context of at least 1 workplace.
- researched culture and history, the impact of European settlement, loss of land and culture and the importance of lore and kinship.
- evaluated ways to improve communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who may be clients or colleagues.
Teaching Schedule
Semester 2 2023 | |||
Session |
Topic |
Learning Materials and Activities |
Assessment Remarks |
1 |
Online Self-guided Theory via Modules. |
Theory: Topic 1 Cultural safety issues in the workplace |
This theory session will inform the completion of both your knowledge and practical assessments. |
2 |
Practical Assessment |
In this session you will be expected to combine previous session knowledge to successfully complete your practical assessment Task 2. |
|
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
You must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that you have:
- promoted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety in the context of at least 1 workplace
- researched culture and history, the impact of European settlement, loss of land and culture and the importance of law and kinship
- evaluated ways to improve communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who may be clients or colleagues.
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Regular attendance is necessary.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment
Due:
ST1A 01/08/23
ST1B 10/08/23
ST1C 10/08/23
The theory assessment will include short answer questions and diagrams as required.
Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment
Due:
ST1A 08/08/23
ST1B 03/08/23
ST1C 03/08/23
During your practical assessment you will be required to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course.
Other Information
Attendance: Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussions, demonstrations and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all
timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies: You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and
progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment: Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning: Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the
workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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