COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGING DIVERSITY
SWP1MDV
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and promote diversity in the workplace, and to contribute to the planning of diversity policies and procedures. This may apply to internal work practices or external service delivery in Community Services.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (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: 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
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
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, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Eight 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Eight 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Eight 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura (Suni TAFE), 2020, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Eight 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2020, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Eight 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2020, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Eight 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo (Kangan Institute), 2020, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.00 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 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.00 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 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.00 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 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura (Suni TAFE), 2020, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.00 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 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2020, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.00 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 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2020, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.00 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 70.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Policy analysis report (1750 word equivalent)Students are to conduct research on the informative key policy and legislation that protects and promotes diversity in the workplace. Students to demonstrate introductory understanding of workplace policies that address disadvantage, discrimination and inequality. Student to consider policy response to social issues in the workplace - age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability . | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Group Presentation 10 mins (Organisational Interview) (2000 word equivalent)Group to interview a workplace leader about their experience with diversity in the workplace. Group to construct an interview schedule & present summary of findings. Students to consider the key issues & challenges found to the workplace & sector, with further reference to best practice response to promote responsiveness to diversity of peers and clients. Pres. to incl. brief overview of policy & procedures | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |