In this unit you will work alongside professional colleagues engaged in the provision of human services. This work based learning experience consists of a structured and supervised University organised field education placement where you will link and apply theory with social work practice. To best prepare and support you in your first placement, 10 hours of attendance in a pre-placement two-day intensive is required. The placement experience is enhanced by participation in University based seminars.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
48
Unit code:
ASW3002
Prerequisites
192 credit points of Core ABSW units (first and second year units).
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Negotiate and validate a plan for professional learning consistent with the placement context of practice and aligned to AASW Graduate Practice Standards and Attributes (2019); | ||
| 2. | Apply social work knowledge, values and ethics to a particular field of practice in accordance with the AASW Code of Ethics (2010) and AASW Graduate Practice Standards and Attributes (2019); | ||
| 3. | Demonstrate cultural responsiveness, sensitivity and inclusive practice that promotes the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their cultures; | ||
| 4. | Establish respectful and accountable professional relationships and communications with a diverse range of individuals, groups, colleagues and communities; and | ||
| 5. | Effectively demonstrate use of social work theories and methods informed by a critically reflective approach to practice. |
Assessment
Assessment in this unit is aligned with the Practice Standards outlined in the Australian Association of Social Workers Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS, 2019). Performance on field placement is assessed in relation to your individual professional learning plan, as detailed in the Social Work Field Education Manual.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 500 hours supervised field education. Students are required to attend 10 hours (2 x 5 hour per day) pre-placement intensives. These pre-placement intensives are in-person and scheduled for the first week of the block in which placement occurs. Students are also required to attend 12 hours (3 x 4 hour) compulsory theory-practice integration seminars. These seminars are delivered online-real time and are scheduled across the 14 week placement period.
In the event of illness, students are required to make up missed placement hours. Where circumstances exist so that a student cannot attend the pre-placement intensive and integration seminars in person (e.g. rural/regional placement), engagement in the seminars will be by negotiation with the Unit Convenor.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Plan for professional learning | Pass/Fail |
| Practicum | Mid placement assessment | Pass/Fail |
| Practicum | Final placement assessment | Pass/Fail |
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This unit is studied as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course.
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