FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE A
SWP4FPA
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the objective is to demonstrate how the aspects of social work combine in specific fields of practice, how fields of practice interrelate and the application of generic skills and the significance of all aspects of context when planning and implementing intervention. You will be introduced to the psycho-social and research knowledge base of a social problem area, key debates, policies, program and service delivery and skills required to undertake beginning level practice in a particular field. This subjects builds on and integrates the core social work knowledge, skills and values that you have studied in earlier parts of the course. Mental Health and Child Protection are the two fields of practice considered.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will undertake a range of learning activities including online activities, workshops, quizzes, and apply your knowledge and skills to case examples provided. These activities align with the subject’s intended learning outcomes.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP, HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM, HMSKP, EBOCE, EBTOCE, EBTP, EBTS, HBCS, HBCSB, HBCSD, HBCSS, HBCSM, HBCSW, HBCSVB, HBCSVD, HBCSVS, HBCSVM, HBCSVW, or HBCSV All others require coordinators approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Social work practice in mental health: an introduction
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBland, R, Renouf, N and Tullgren, A
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherALLEN & UNWIN, NSW
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Practical guide to child protection
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorNicolas, J.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherJessica Kingsley Pub
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two individual on-line quizzes (500 word equiv) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual analysis (Child Protection) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual assessment (Mental Health) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerryn Bagley
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two individual on-line quizzes (500 word equiv) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual analysis (Child Protection) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual assessment (Mental Health) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two individual on-line quizzes (500 word equiv) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual analysis (Child Protection) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual assessment (Mental Health) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two individual on-line quizzes (500 word equiv) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual analysis (Child Protection) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual assessment (Mental Health) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Horsell
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two individual on-line quizzes (500 word equiv) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual analysis (Child Protection) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual assessment (Mental Health) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two individual on-line quizzes (500 word equiv) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual analysis (Child Protection) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual assessment (Mental Health) (1500 word equiv) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |