INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT OF COMPLEX NEEDS
SWP1ANV
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will acquire the beginning skills and knowledge to assess the multi-faceted needs of people from across the lifespan. Students will determine both internal and external services required to meet those diverse needs. Students will develop and practice a wide range of beginning level assessment skills required across community and social services and detail aspects and variations of human development and functioning. Students are to demonstrate knowledge of organizational requirements including standards, policies and procedures (including mandatory reporting), and appropriate service response/s to multiple and/or complex needs. Students will identify potential biopsychosocial factors as they undertake assessments and identify appropriate referral and the level and provision of care by the placement agency. Evidence will also include student application of strengths-based approach across the client assessment process and the ability to analysis critical information regarding the influence/ impact of co-existing issues.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in the Bachelor of Community Services
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Assessment and Report Writing in the Human Services
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Helen Cleak
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Cengage Learning, South Melbourne
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Looking forward through the life span - developmental Psychology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Peterson, Candice
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: 6th ed
Publisher: Sydney: Pearson Australia.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Understanding Human Development - a multidimensional Approach
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Louise Harms
Year: 2010
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Oxford University Press, South Melbourne
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Human Development: People within their environments in Connolly & Harms (eds.) Social work - contexts and practice
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Louise Harms
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Oxford University Press, South Melbourne
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo (Kangan Institute), 2020, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2020, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2020, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo (Kangan Institute), 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura (Suni TAFE), 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Service Type' group presentation (short oral) - 10mins (500 words equivalent/per student)Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Developmental Case Study Report (simulation) (1000 word equivalent)Student to identify developmental issues and future needs of the child (case study). This task aims to develop knowledge of the variations of child & human development, research & referencing skills (searching, citations, quotations and referencing), and writing skills (organizing ideas, clarity and accuracy) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Developmental Case Study Analysis (workplace) assignment (1500 words equivalent)Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in normal developmental status and formulate appropriate service response and referral pathways to address the needs of the client and evident risks in context of the service (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Knowledge based test - open book multiple choice & short answer (1000 words equivalent) (1 hour)In class assessment- multiple choice (x4 components of development) - physical, cognitive, social and psychological- short answers assess issues of risk and response to needs of case study provided (x3 short answer) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |