CDS3003 Independent Project 3

Subject Cat-nbr Class Term Mode Description Units Campus
CDS 3003 79408 2, 2008 EXT Independent Project 3 1.00 Toowoomba

Academic group: FOART
Academic org: FOA003
Student contribution band: 1
ASCED code: 090513


Contents



STAFFING

Examiner: Ian Richards
Moderator: Nathan Beel



REQUISITES

Pre-requisite: CDS1001 and CDS2000 and CDS2002



SYNOPSIS

This course affords professional preparation for students with its counselling skills fieldwork component designed to allow project development in conjunction with the member of the academic staff, selected to supervise and evaluate the project. The course encourages students to develop independent research and implementation techniques that will culminate in a report that lend themselves to academic scrutiny. Outcomes of student and supervisor negotiations must have the approval of the Program Coordinator. Students must enrol in this course in semester 2, but may complete the requirements at any time in the year. IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students in industry placement) working with children under the age of 18, in the State of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. The Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling) program includes a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc.) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the State of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.




TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).




REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.




ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description Marks out of Wtg(%) Due date Notes
Assign 1 Agreement and Plan 1.00 0.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 1)
Assign 2 Clinical Contract 1.00 0.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 2)
Assign 3 Log and Journal 1.00 0.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 3)
Assign 4 Case Plan 1.00 0.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 4)
Assign 5 Case Review 1.00 0.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 5)
Assign 6 Del/Fac Group Event 1.00 0.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 6)
Assign 7 Essay (Reflective) 1.00 0.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 7)
Assign 8 Essay 1.00 0.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 8)
Line/clinical Supervisor Rep 1.00 0.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 9)
Course Examiner's Report 100.00 100.00 21 Jul 2008 (see note 10)
NOTES
1.
The Placement Agreement and Plan must be submitted prior to counselling commencement
2.
Clinical Supervision contract must be submitted prior to counselling commencement
3.
Supervision Log and Journal is due two weeks after the date of completion of placement
4.
The Case Plan is due no longer than three months from the commencement of the placement
5.
The Case Review to be submitted prior to final date of placement
6.
Deliver/Faculitate group event to be no later than final date of placement
7.
The Reflective Essay to be no later than one month after completion of field placement
8.
The Essay (chocie of Best Practice or Ethical Dilemma) is due one month prior to completion of field placement
9.
Line/Clinical Supervisor Report submission
10.
Course Examiner's Report Submission


This version produced 28 Aug 2009.