PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE A
SWP5PPA
2014
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with experiential learning opportunities to further integrate theory with practice, to demonstrate appropriate professional relationships, and gain working knowledge of organisational contexts. Through this professionally supervised practice experience students will be provided with constructive feedback on their performance and will be challenged to critically self-reflect on their effectiveness. Students will have opportunities to further develop skills in basic interviewing, assessment and intervention processes required for practice along with skills in research. Professional competencies will be developed across seven key learning areas and will be assessed against the standard of competency at a beginning level with support.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 45
Subject Co-ordinator: Annie Venville
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), HZHSK, HZHSKB, HZHSKW, HZHSKM (BHS&MSW Hons) must have passed all subjects from (SWP4APA, SWP4APB, SWP4LHE).
Co-requisites: Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), HZHSK, HZHSKB, HZHSKW, HZHSKM (BHS&MSW Hons) must be enrolled in SWP5RIA at the same time.
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Fieldwork in the human services | Preliminary | Cooper, L and Briggs, L (eds) | ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Making the most of field placement | Preliminary | Cleak, H and Wilson, J 2013 | CENGAGE |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Sellar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Sellar
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 50
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
LectureWeek: 35 - 50
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 37-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Sellar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 37 - 52
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 39-02, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Sellar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 39 - 02
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 39 - 02
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Natasha Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Natasha Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 35 - 50
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 50
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 37-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Natasha Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 37 - 52
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 39-02, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Natasha Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 39 - 02
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 39 - 02
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annie Venville
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annie Venville
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 35 - 50
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 50
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 37-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annie Venville
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 37 - 52
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 39-02, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annie Venville
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 39 - 02
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 39 - 02
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annie Venville
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Mildura, 2014, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annie Venville
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 35 - 50
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 50
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Mildura, 2014, Week 37-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annie Venville
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 37 - 52
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
Mildura, 2014, Week 39-02, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Annie Venville
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 39 - 02
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Four hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 39 - 02
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| placement assessment report equivalent to 5,500 words with student contribution of 2,500 words | Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 100 |
| significant learning experience reflection (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| skills & knowledge stocktake (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |