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Human Services (Introduction) 001
Human Services (Introduction) 001
Module
National Code
State Code
50202
50202
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To introduce the areas of human
services; health, education and
welfare.
To examine human service delivery in the context of government provision of
funds and services.
services; health, education and
welfare.
To examine human service delivery in the context of government provision of
funds and services.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Diary Compilation 40%
Students are asked to keep a weekly
diary of reactions and responses to the
various issues discussed in class.
Class Participation 10%
Students should be able to answer
questions, based on the topics and
content of previous lectures and work.
Presentation 50%
Presentation and written paper on an
agency visit looking at the total
aspects of the agency, e.g. sector,
source of funding, organisational
structure, clients, employees.
Students should have an understanding
of where the particular agency fits in
the total system of human services.
Presentation 30% Summary Paper 20%
Independent Learning
Contract PASS/FAIL
The lecturer and student will draw up a
formal contract, representing up to 34
hours of independent learning. The aim
of the contract will be for the student
to identify a particular area of
interest in the Human Services, and
develop and demonstrate a deeper
knowledge of that area. This contract
may involve field experience or visits.
The contract will specify:
- aims and objectives for the student
- resources to be used
- evidence of achievement of objective (e.g. report and
presentation)
- criteria for evaluation of objectives
- (including dates due).
The contract itself will be prepared
and signed by both lecturer and student
in first semester, and assessed on a
pass/fail basis.
The evidence of achievement of the
independent learning contract (e.g. a
report and presentation) will be
presented in second semester in Human
Services 002, and will be worth 40% of
the marks in that subject.
Diary Compilation 40%
Students are asked to keep a weekly
diary of reactions and responses to the
various issues discussed in class.
Class Participation 10%
Students should be able to answer
questions, based on the topics and
content of previous lectures and work.
Presentation 50%
Presentation and written paper on an
agency visit looking at the total
aspects of the agency, e.g. sector,
source of funding, organisational
structure, clients, employees.
Students should have an understanding
of where the particular agency fits in
the total system of human services.
Presentation 30% Summary Paper 20%
Independent Learning
Contract PASS/FAIL
The lecturer and student will draw up a
formal contract, representing up to 34
hours of independent learning. The aim
of the contract will be for the student
to identify a particular area of
interest in the Human Services, and
develop and demonstrate a deeper
knowledge of that area. This contract
may involve field experience or visits.
The contract will specify:
- aims and objectives for the student
- resources to be used
- evidence of achievement of objective (e.g. report and
presentation)
- criteria for evaluation of objectives
- (including dates due).
The contract itself will be prepared
and signed by both lecturer and student
in first semester, and assessed on a
pass/fail basis.
The evidence of achievement of the
independent learning contract (e.g. a
report and presentation) will be
presented in second semester in Human
Services 002, and will be worth 40% of
the marks in that subject.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6990 | Community Services | Accredited course |