Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirement statements

1. Students need to understand and act in ways consistent with the recognised values of society, including abiding by the ACAP Code of Conduct and any relevant codes of conduct applying to field placement settings.
2. Student demonstrates knowledge of, and engages in, ethical behaviour in practice.

Why is ethical behaviour an inherent requirement?
3. Compliance with the recognised ethical values of society facilitates safe, competent interactions and relationships for students and/or the people with whom they engage. This supports the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of all.

4. Adjustments must support the recognised values of society, and adjustments cannot be made where they would result in an ethical breach.

Examples of ways in which ethical behaviour applies to this course
5. a. Being  aware of sensitive and confidential material in a field placement setting and adherence to placement organisational standards and practices

b. Appropriately acknowledging sources in the preparation of written assignments

Inherent requirement statements

1. Behavioural stability is required to function effectively in a program of study on Criminology and Justice.
2. Student demonstrates behavioural stability to work constructively in both academic and field placement environments.

Why is behavioural stability an inherent requirement?
3. Behavioural stability is required to work individually and in groups in the both academic and placement environments. Criminology and Justice students will be required to have behavioural stability to manage their academic responsibilities.

4. Adjustments must support stable, effective and professional behaviour in academic and placement settings.

5. Examples of ways in which behavioural stability applies to this course
a. Being receptive and responding appropriately to constructive feedback.

b. Coping with own emotions and behaviour effectively and displaying professional conduct in both academic and placement settings.

Inherent requirement statements

1. Legal compliance is necessary for appropriate engagement in a program of study on Criminology and Justice.
2. Student demonstrates knowledge of, respect for, and engages in legally compliant behaviour in practice.

Why is legal compliance an inherent requirement?
3. Knowledge, understanding and compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements are necessary pre-requisite to placements.

4. Adjustments must be consistent with legislative and regulatory requirements.

5. Examples of ways in which legal compliance applies to this course
a. Complying with legal requirements necessary to be eligible for specific field placements.

b. Within the field placement setting, it is required that students behave in a legally compliant manner.

This course requires effective, verbal, non-verbal and written communication.

Verbal

Inherent requirement statements

1. Effective and efficient verbal communication, in English, is an essential requirement for the Criminology and Justice course.
2. Student demonstrates:
   Sensitivity to individual and/or cultural differences
   The ability to understand and respond to verbal communication accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner
   The ability to provide clear instructions in the context of the situation
   Timely clear feedback and reporting

Why is verbal communication an inherent requirement?
3. Communicating in a way that displays respect and empathy to others and develops trusting relationships
» Effective interactive communication with peers, academic staff, placement supervisors and other relevant parties in placement and academic settings is fundamental to Criminology and Justice study and functionality

4. Adjustments must address effectiveness, clarity and accuracy issues to ensure safety and appropriate response.

5. Examples of ways in which verbal communication applies to this course

a. Delivering oral presentations with peers
b. Responding appropriately to an information request in the classroom

c. Using appropriate language with staff and clients in a placement setting

Non-verbal

Inherent requirement statements

1. Effective non-verbal communication is fundamental to social work and needs to be respectful, clear, attentive, empathic, honest and non-judgemental.
2. Student demonstrates:
   The capacity to recognise, interpret and respond appropriately to behavioural cues.
   Consistent and appropriate awareness of own behaviours.
   Sensitivity to individual and / or cultural differences.

Why is non-verbal communication an inherent requirement?
3. a. The ability to observe and understand non-verbal cues assists with building rapport with people and gaining their trust and respect in academic and professional relationships.
b. Displaying consistent and appropriate facial expressions, eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries and body movements and gestures promotes trust in academic and professional relationships.
c. Being sensitive to individual and/or cultural differences displays respect and empathy to others and develops trusting relationships that are essential for effective professional practice

4. Adjustments must enable the recognition, appropriate response or initiation of effective non-verbal communication in a timely and appropriate manner.

1. Examples of ways in which non-verbal communication applies to this course
   Recognising and responding appropriately to non-verbal cues in classroom situations.
   Demonstrating awareness of cross-cultural differences in non-verbal communication.

Written

Inherent requirement statements

1. Effective written communication, in English, is a fundamental Criminology and Justice student responsibility.
2. Student demonstrates capacity to construct coherent written communication appropriate to the circumstances.

Why is written communication an inherent requirement?
3. Construction of text-based assessment tasks to reflect the required academic standards are necessary to convey knowledge and understanding of relevant subject matter.

4. Adjustments offered by ACAP to assist students to meet the written communication requirement must allow the students to meet necessary standards of clarity, accuracy and accessibility to ensure effective recording and transmission of information in both academic and field placement settings.

5. Examples of ways in which written communication applies to this course

a. Constructing an essay to academic standards.

b. In a field placement setting, undertaking written work to a professional standard, such as file or case notes.

This course requires knowledge of theory and the skills of cognition and literacy.

Knowledge and cognitive skills

Inherent requirement statements

1. Consistent and effective knowledge and cognitive skills must be demonstrated to provide professional and competent Criminology and Justice practice.
2. Student demonstrates:
   The capacity to locate appropriate and relevant information.
   The ability to process information.
   The ability to integrate and implement knowledge.

Why are knowledge and cognitive skills inherent requirements?
3. The study and practice of Criminology and Justice is based on knowledge that must be sourced, understood and applied appropriately.

4. Adjustments must ensure that a clear demonstration of knowledge and cognitive skills is not compromised or impeded.

5. Examples of ways in which knowledge and cognitive skills apply to this course
Displaying the ability to conceptualise and use appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.

Literacy (language)

Inherent requirement statements

1. Competent literacy skills are essential to Criminology and Justice studies.
2. Student demonstrates:
   The ability to accurately acquire information and convey appropriate, effective messages.
   The ability to read and comprehend a range of literature and information.
   The capacity to understand and implement academic and practice conventions to construct written text in an appropriate manner for the intended audience.

Why is literacy (language) an inherent requirement?
3. The ability to acquire information and to accurately convey messages is fundamental to Criminology and Justice studies.

4. Adjustments must demonstrate a capacity to effectively acquire, comprehend, apply and communicate accurate information.

1. Examples of ways in which literacy (language) applies to this course
   Conveying a spoken message accurately and effectively.
   Paraphrasing, summarising and referencing in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.