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This major equips students with the knowledge and skills required for working in leadership positions in the field of family and child support. The major can be combined with other related fields of study as approved by the major coordinator such as counselling, criminology and justice, psychology and youth work so that potential graduates can work in the field of family and child support, in the context of integrated service delivery. The major adopts the frameworks of human rights and social inclusion and includes a practical placement to enable students to apply their theoretical knowledge to practice and to develop professional networks in the field. C57 Bachelor of Youth Work students are required to enrol in 2 alternative core units (in place of CSV1103 & CSV2109) as outlined in the major structure. All other students are required to undertake the standard core units in the major structure.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
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This major includes one year-long professional placement that needs to be undertaken in the third year of study.
All students are required to obtain a Working with Children Check card (or equivalent if resident outside Western Australia, for example, a National Police Clearance) prior to commencement of practicum placement in the final year of study.
Students will be required to attend a placement at an approved workplace in accordance with practical placement guidelines. Students can nominate their agency of choice, but ultimate approval is granted by the practical placement coordinator in liaison with the host agency. Depending on the agency, students may be required to work outside of normal work hours which may include weekends and evenings.
Students must enrol in CHN3113.
Professional placement requirements are governed by the codes of conduct of the Australian Community Workers Association and Early Childhood Australia.
Students will be required to repeat the units should they fail, as successful completion of the placements is required for completion of the course. Students must comply with the normal academic progression rules.
Coordinator of Early Intervention Programs, Family Support Officer/Coordinator, Policy Officer
Prepares graduates for a range of positions in the field of family and child support. Graduates can expect to access positions such as coordinators of family support and early intervention programs in various local and state government agencies and in the not-for-profit sector.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHN1101 | Ecology of Children and Families 1 | 15 |
| CSV1103 ^ | Interpersonal and Helping Skills | 15 |
| Students enrolled in the C57 Bachelor of Youth Work should enrol in one of the following units (instead of CSV1103): | ||
| CRI2101 ^ | Professional Skills - Case Management | 15 |
| CRI2202 ^ | Youth Justice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHN1102 | Ecology of Children and Families 2 | 15 |
| CSV2108 | Culture, Equity and Diversity | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHN3130 | Purpose of Play | 15 |
| CHN3203 | Child Rearing | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSV2115 | Leadership and Management in Community Services | 15 |
| CHN3206 | Designing Family Support Programmes | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHN3113 | Children and Family Studies Professional Placement | 30 |
| CSV2109 ^ * | Vulnerable People and Communities | 15 |
| Students enrolled in the C57 Bachelor of Youth Work should enrol in one of the following units (instead of CSV2109): | ||
| CSV3105 ^ | Gender Issues: Terms and Debates | 15 |
| SWK2111 ^ | Aboriginal Histories of the Present | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSV3114 | Social Research and Program Evaluation | 15 |
Please note CHN3113 Children and Family Studies Professional Placement unit continues from semester 1.
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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