COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

SWP1SPV

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students are taught the skills and knowledge required to engage consumers, analyse service needs of particular groups and how to develop programs and services to meet those needs. These are the beginning skills and knowledge that students need to design, develop, implement and evaluate community service programs.

SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HBCSW, HBCSB, HBCS, HBCSD, HBCSM, HBCSS

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

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

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate understanding of the essential elements of service needs analysis and the broad issues that can influence service engagement and participation

02. Identify key elements of program design with consideration of the needs, rights, preferences and conflicts of different stakeholders

03. Compare the implementing and monitoring stages of programs against agreed objectives and frameworks

04. Address the challenges associated with seeking and evaluating feedback within the context of community service settings

Subject options

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Bendigo (Kangan Institute), 2021, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 7 - 28
Eight 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 7 - 28
Fifteen 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 7 - 28
Fifteen 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura (Suni TAFE), 2021, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 7 - 28
Fifteen 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2021, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 7 - 28
Six 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2021, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 7 - 28
Six 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo (Kangan Institute), 2021, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 27 - 52
Eight 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 27 - 52
One 70.00 h 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 27 - 52
One 70.00 h 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 27 - 52
One 70.00 h 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura (Suni TAFE), 2021, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 27 - 52
One 70.00 h 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2021, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 27 - 52
Six 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 27 - 52
One 70.00 h 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2021, Week 27-52, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop Week: 27 - 52
Six 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site Week: 27 - 52
One 70.00 h 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Design and program evaluation Individual report ( equivalent 1500 words) Program design is based on a provided case scenario (simulation) of a community service agency. Students construct a program brief within a group setting and undertake mock program evaluation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group presentation 5-10mins (equivalent 1000 words) Project activities summarised and presented in group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) 2 questions per week, 12 week online quizzes to assess knowledge integration across key elements of program design and evaluation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4