COMMUNITY SERVICES TEAM COMMUNICATION

SWP1TCV

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop skills and knowledge that are required to develop simple communication protocols for teams and business units. Students learn about the responsibilities required to oversee the communication of organisation-specific information to a range of internal and external stakeholders.

School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted 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. Demonstrate understanding of a range of communication strategies that can meet organisational needs and goals.

Activities:
Practical placement or simulated situations, individual communication plan & presentation, short answer test

02. Apply appropriate processes of communication protocols and policy standards to assist in the preparation, transfer and use of information and resources.

Activities:
Practical placement or simulated situations, short answer test, individual communication plan & presentation, digital project report

03. Identify effective models of information preparation, production and promotion in community service organisations.

Activities:
Practical placement or simulated situations, short answer test, individual communication plan & presentation, digital project report

04. Identify the components required to review communication practices of organisations to achieve continuous improvement

Activities:
Practical placement or simulated situations, short answer test, individual communication plan

05. Critically appraise and reflect on personal written and verbal communication styles for use in the workplace

Activities:
Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations, communication plan

Bendigo (KanganInstitute), 2019, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Eight 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Bendigo (KanganInstitute), 2019, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Dandenong, 2019, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Dandenong, 2019, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Frankston, 2019, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Frankston, 2019, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Mildura (SuniTAFE), 2019, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Mildura (SuniTAFE), 2019, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2019, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2019, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2019, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04

Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2019, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Project-communication plan (1750 words equivalent) Identify a key component of a communication strategy within current practices of placement agency (or simulation environment). Present a communications plan with description of styles/models of communication and identify strengths, gaps and implications for future practice. Discuss recommendations/innovations for improvements.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Digital Media Strategy report (1000 words equivalent) Students develop a communication strategy that draws on digital media to provide information and promote an organization to clients.3002, 03
Knowledge based test, open book - (1000 words equivalent) (1 hr) Students explore 2 case studies 3001, 02, 03, 04