SCW1304 - Communication and Counselling Skills

Leader: Marg Lynn

Offered

Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

The unit provides an understanding of the essential qualities required for effective interviewing in welfare practice. Through practice, continuing beyond this subject, students prepare for the development of sound counselling skills.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students should have a critical understanding of:

1.The reasons for carrying out an interview; 2. The various roles performed by Interviewers; 3. The skills and processes of interviewing; 4. Assessment and collaborative planning in relation to client needs; and the satisfactory conclusion of an interview relationship.

Assessment

Two assignments (1000 words each): 50%
Workbook: 50%

Contact hours

4 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour tutorial) per week. Off-campus learning students have a compulsory 3-day residential school in September.

Off Campus Attendance Requirements

Off-campus learning students have a compulsory 3-day residential school in September.

Prerequisites

SCW1303

Prohibitions

GSC1304