INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT OF COMPLEX NEEDS
SWP1ANV
2021
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be admitted in the Bachelor of Community Services
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Assessment and Report Writing in the Human Services
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorHelen Cleak
Year2009
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PublisherCengage Learning, South Melbourne
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Looking forward through the life span - developmental Psychology
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorPeterson, Candice
Year2014
Edition/Volume6th ed
PublisherSydney: Pearson Australia.
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Human Development: People within their environments in Connolly & Harms (eds.) Social work - contexts and practice
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorLouise Harms
Year2013
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PublisherOxford University Press, South Melbourne
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Understanding Human Development - a multidimensional Approach
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorLouise Harms
Year2010
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PublisherOxford University Press, South Melbourne
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Bendigo (Kangan Institute), 2021, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 h 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 h 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), 2021, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 h 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 h 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), 2021, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 h 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 h 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), 2021, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 h 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 h 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), 2021, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 6.00 h 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 h 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), 2021, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
Eight 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 42
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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), 2021, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
Eight 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 42
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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), 2021, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
Eight 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 42
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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), 2021, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
Eight 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 42
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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), 2021, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
Eight 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 42
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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), 2021, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
Eight 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 42
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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 |