SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE D
SWP5PPD
2017
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.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 45
Subject Co-ordinator: Natasha Long
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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Fieldwork in the human services | Recommended | Cooper, L and Briggs, L (eds) 2000 | ALLEN & UNWIN, SYDNEY. |
| Readings | Making the most of field placement | Recommended | Cleak, H and Wilson, J 2013 | CENGAGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Competently perform a range of social work tasks at the level expected of a new graduate by applying social work knowledge and skills in an integrated manner.
- Activities:
- During placement, students will undertake social work assessment, intervention, referral and evaluation tasks with minimal support from the Field Educator. They will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in professional teams and utilise research skills and knowledge to identify researchable issues within practice. Throughout their placement students will utilise and demonstrate clear and effective inter-personal communication skills.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Critically evaluate your social work practice strengths and identify your future learning needs/goals as a first year social work practitioner.
- Activities:
- Through effective use of supervision students will be given opportunities to demonstrate a process of critical self-reflection and recognise and understand their own assumptions and values and how these may impact on practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Evaluate the impact of organisational factors upon practice.
- Activities:
- During supervision and reflection, students will describe some of the current debates, social issues/and or politics that influence the placement field of practice. They will also be given opportunity to reflect on how organisational policies and procedures including duty of care, risk-management, and the legal rights of consumers have influenced their practice
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Identify a range of their professional skills and how these apply to the AASW Practice Standards.
- Activities:
- While on placement, students will Identify professional behaviours that have enhanced their social work practice and describe which professional values and ethics informed their professional practice. Students will also articulate specific skills and knowledge learning goals for their first year as a social work practitioner
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Corina Modderman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 50
Three 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour workshops are held during placement in weeks 38, 42 &46. Face-to-face and online 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."
Lecture
Four 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"Eight hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online."
Unscheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
"On-line modules required to be completed prior to commencing placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final placement assessment portfolio equiv to 5,500 words with student contribution of 3,500 | To pass a first placement, students must at least reach a level of "beginning capability" for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Natasha Long
Class requirements
Lecture
Four 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day 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."
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 50
Three 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour workshops are held during placement in weeks 38, 42 &46. Face-to-face and online requirements."
Unscheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"On-line modules required to be completed prior to starting placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final placement assessment portfolio equiv to 5,500 words with student contribution of 3,500 | To pass a first placement, students must at least reach a level of "beginning capability" for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
"On-line modules to be completed prior to commencing placement."
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 50
Three 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour workshops are held during placement in weeks 38, 42 &46. Face-to-face and online 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."
Lecture
Four 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"Eight hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final placement assessment portfolio equiv to 5,500 words with student contribution of 3,500 | To pass a first placement, students must at least reach a level of "beginning capability" for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alison Cupper
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 50
Three 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Three 3-hour workshops are held during placement in weeks 38, 42 &46. Face-to-face and online 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."
Lecture
Four 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"Eight hours of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and online."
Unscheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
"On-line modules required to be completed prior to starting placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final placement assessment portfolio equiv to 5,500 words with student contribution of 3,500 | To pass a first placement, students must at least reach a level of "beginning capability" for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |