COMMUNITY SERVICES WORK PLACE COMMUNICATION
SWP1WCV
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject describes the knowledge and skills required to apply higher level communication skills that underpin effective workplace operations and the workplace performance required by a worker to contribute to work health and safety (WHS) processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HBCSW, HBCSB, HBCS, HBCSD, HBCSM, HBCSS.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Contribute to the development of effective communication strategies.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
02. Represent the organisation to a range of groups.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
03. Facilitate group discussions and work group interaction.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
04. Conduct interviews.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
05. Use specific communication teachniques to assist in resolving conflict.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
06. Produce quality written materials.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
07. Plan and conduct work safely; support others in working safely; Contribute to WHS participate processes; Contribute to hazard indentification, WHS risk assessment and risk control activities; Participate in the control of emergency situations.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in a vocational competency manner, including lectures, placement, tutorials and self directed learning."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Bendigo, 2018, Week 14-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 14 - 26
One 90.0 hours lecture per study period from week 14 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in a vocational competency manner, including lectures, placement, tutorials and self directed learning."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in a vocational competency manner, including lectures, placement, tutorials and self directed learning."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2018, Week 14-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 14 - 26
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in a vocational competency manner, including lectures, placement, tutorials and self directed learning."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |