SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE D

SWP5PPD

2014

Credit points: 45

Subject outline

In this subject students are provided with experiential learning opportunities to integrate theory with practise at an advanced level. Students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate appropriate professional relationships and integrate their knowledge of organisational contexts gained from their first field placement. 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 practise. Students will have opportunities to further develop skills in the interviewing, assessment and intervention processes required for practice, along with skills in research, at an advanced level.

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 HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM (MSW) HMHSK, HMHSKB, HMHSKW, HMHSKM (MSW Hons) must have passed all subjects from (SWP5APC, SWP5FPC, SWP5IIC, SWP5SPA, SWP5PPB).

Co-requisites: Students enrolled in course HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM (MSW) HMHSK, HMHSKB, HMHSKW, HMHSKM (MSW Hons) must be enrolled in SWP5LSW at the same time.

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsFieldwork in the human servicesRecommendedCooper, L and Briggs, L (eds) 2000ALLEN & UNWIN, SYDNEY.
ReadingsMaking the most of field placementRecommendedCleak, H and Wilson, J 2013CENGAGE

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

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during 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."

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Eight hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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

SeminarWeek: 35 - 50
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during 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."

LectureWeek: 35 - 50
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Eight hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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

SeminarWeek: 37 - 52
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during 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."

LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Eight hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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

SeminarWeek: 39 - 02
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during 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."

LectureWeek: 39 - 02
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Eight hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 35 - 50
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 37 - 52
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 39 - 02
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 35 - 50
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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

LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 37 - 52
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 39 - 02
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 35 - 50
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 37 - 52
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0

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 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Eight 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."

SeminarWeek: 39 - 02
Three 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 02 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour integrative seminars are held during placement. Face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
placement assessment report (5,500 word equiv with 2,500-word contribution from student)100
preparation for liaison visit(s)Hurdle requirement0
skills and knowledge stocktake (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0
written Signigicant Learning Experience (equiv 1,000 words)Hurdle requirement0