CDS3003 Independent Project 3 (FOART)

Units 1.0 (Counselling) Band 1

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.