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Professional Issues in Community Services
Professional Issues in Community Services
Module
National Code
State Code
50212
50212
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To introduce students to the rights,
responsibilities and roles of community care work.
To develop in students an awareness of issues
related to a community care environment, e.g.
safety, confidentiality.
To help students gain an understanding of the
interrelationship of the caring environment, the
individual and the family.
responsibilities and roles of community care work.
To develop in students an awareness of issues
related to a community care environment, e.g.
safety, confidentiality.
To help students gain an understanding of the
interrelationship of the caring environment, the
individual and the family.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Essay 40%
Topic
Choice of human services, in which students would like to work. Students must:
- give reasons for the choice
- outline the role of the worker in the chosen community
care environment
- identify the main aspects of professional, health and
safety issues in this setting.
Participation in Class 20%
Students should be able to answer questions based on
topics and content of previous lecturers. Students
are expected to actively participate in class
discussion.
Test
Students to be given a number of small dilemmas in a
variety of care environments. Students required to
discuss the issues involved in each dilemma.
Essay 40%
Topic
Choice of human services, in which students would like to work. Students must:
- give reasons for the choice
- outline the role of the worker in the chosen community
care environment
- identify the main aspects of professional, health and
safety issues in this setting.
Participation in Class 20%
Students should be able to answer questions based on
topics and content of previous lecturers. Students
are expected to actively participate in class
discussion.
Test
Students to be given a number of small dilemmas in a
variety of care environments. Students required to
discuss the issues involved in each dilemma.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6990 | Community Services | Accredited course |