FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE C
SWP5FPC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you are introduced to a particular field of social work practice, which is defined in terms of population subgroups (e.g. people with disabilities), life course tasks (e.g. parenting), social problems (e.g. child abuse), policy work, (such as income security) or types of intervention (e.g. mediation). You will be introduced to the psycho-social and research knowledge base of the social problem area, key debates, policies, program, service delivery and skills required to undertake beginning level practice. This subject builds on and integrates the core social work knowledge, skills and values that you have studied in earlier parts of the course.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP (BHS&MSW), HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM, (MSW) 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
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBland, R, Renouf, N. & Tullgren, A.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAllen & Unwin
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Social work with people with intellectual disability
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBigby, C & Frawley, P.
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPALGRAVE MCMILLAN
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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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-ordinatorVirginia Mansel Lees
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2x 30 minute on-line quizzes (500 words equivalent each)The quizzes will be based on identified subject readings | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual reflection (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual 2500 word case study | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/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* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2x 30 minute on-line quizzes (500 words equivalent each)The quizzes will be based on identified subject readings | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual reflection (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual 2500 word case study | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Five 4.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Mental Health Stream
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 11 - 20
Four 4.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Intellectual Disability Stream
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2x 30 minute on-line quizzes (500 words equivalent each)The quizzes will be based on identified subject readings | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual reflection (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual 2500 word case study | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 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 blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2x 30 minute on-line quizzes (500 words equivalent each)The quizzes will be based on identified subject readings | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual reflection (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual 2500 word case study | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Day
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 blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2x 30 minute on-line quizzes (500 words equivalent each)The quizzes will be based on identified subject readings | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual reflection (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual 2500 word case study | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |