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<p>This unit allows students to develop attitudes, values, knowledge and skills required of beginning community and human services practitioners in order to work effectively with individuals, families and groups. Drawing on key theoretical models / frameworks such as person centred, solution focused, strengths based, cognitive behavioural, and narrative approaches, students will develop an underastanding of integrated or eclectic approaches to counselling in Community and Human services practice. Students will also develop frameworks for self-reflection, self-care and mindfulness in the context of their work. The unit content is designed to encourage students to consider core Community and Human Services values and ethics when working with individuals and families</p>
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<p>Topics may include: Integrated approaches to direct practice in the Community & Human services field Critical reflection of ethics values and professional practice Revision of core counselling skills/professional Responsibilities for Practitioners Counselling in Community and Human Services Practice Relationship based practice Trauma informed practice Crisis Intervention Person Centred approach Solution focussed approach / Strengths based approach Cognitive behavioural approach Narrative approach Working with Children Working with Adolescents Working with Families- A Psychodynamic Model Group Work Working with individuals</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit allows students to develop attitudes, values, knowledge and skills required of beginning community and human services practitioners in order to work effectively with individuals, families and groups. Drawing on key theoretical models / frameworks such as person centred, solution focused, strengths based, cognitive behavioural, and narrative approaches, students will develop an underastanding of integrated or eclectic approaches to counselling in Community and Human services practice. Students will also develop frameworks for self-reflection, self-care and mindfulness in the context of their work. The unit content is designed to encourage students to consider core Community and Human Services values and ethics when working with individuals and families</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include: Integrated approaches to direct practice in the Community & Human services field Critical reflection of ethics values and professional practice Revision of core counselling skills/professional Responsibilities for Practitioners Counselling in Community and Human Services Practice Relationship based practice Trauma informed practice Crisis Intervention Person Centred approach Solution focussed approach / Strengths based approach Cognitive behavioural approach Narrative approach Working with Children Working with Adolescents Working with Families- A Psychodynamic Model Group Work Working with individuals</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Social Work, Community & Human Services
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/chsug3002">090515 - Welfare Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>( the student must have achieved at least 30 credit points prior to enrolment AND must be Units taken at level 2000-2999)</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Develop an understanding of core interpersonal communication skills which inform and underpin professional practice in the Community and Human Services field.</p>
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<p>Examine the key theoretical models / frameworks that inform and underpin professional Community and Human Services practice with individuals. Families and groups</p>
K3
<p>Critically reflect on the complex interplay between values, ethics, and morals, both personal and professional, and their impact on professional practice in the Community and Human Services field</p>
K4
<p>Explore strategies for critical self-reflection, supervision, self-care and mindfulness</p>
S1
<p>Develop increased capacity for self-awareness and critical reflection about own values, ethics and morals, as well as reflection on professional values and ethics, and how these impact on professional practice in the Community and Human Services field</p>
S2
<p>Develop professional practice strategies to work ethically and effectively with individuals, families and groups from diverse backgrounds.</p>
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<p>Critique role plays of counselling scenarios by applying relevant theoretical and practice frameworks</p>
A1
<p>Apply key theoretical models or frameworks to engaging and effectively working with individuals, families and groups</p>
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<p>Identify appropriate theoretical models/frameworks of professional practice, and demonstrate their application in simulated settings</p>
A3
<p>Develop skills to critically reflect on practice as well as through the constructive feedback provided by University lecturers and peers</p>
A4
<p>Engage with fellow students in a collegiate and collaborative manner which reflects core Community and Human Services professional values</p>
A5
<p>Demonstrate the capacity to articulate the relationships between ethics, values and morals , both personal and professional, and their impact on professional practice in the Community and Human Services field</p>
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<p>Reflection on values and ethics, and morals. Development of self-awareness and critical reflection skills</p>
<p>Reflective Journal</p>
<p>15-30%</p>
K3, K4, S1, A3, A5
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<p>Recall and reflect upon key knowledge from weekly unit materials and readings</p>
<p>Online and direct activities related to the unit content</p>
<p>15-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
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<p>Development of core interview and assessment skills and application to a case scenario</p>
<p>Role Play (Video resource)</p>
<p>35-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Social Work, Community & Human Services
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/chsug3002">090515 - Welfare Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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Internal reference: CHSUG3002 - U2.4