PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE C

SWP5PPC

2021

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.

SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport

Credit points45

Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Smith

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 Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP (BHS&MSW) and must have passed SWP5APC, SWP5FPC, SWP5IIC, SWP5SPA

Co-requisites Students admitted in courses: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP (BHS&MSW) must be enrolled in SWP5LSW.

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

Making the most of field placement

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrereading

AuthorCleak, H and Wilson, J

Year2013

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCENGAGE

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Fieldwork in the human services

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrereading

AuthorCooper, L and Briggs, L

Year2000

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherALLEN & UNWIN

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedYes

Work-based learningYes

Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject

Total hours/days required525 hours

Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro
International - regional
International - metro

WBL addtional requirementsMost placements are metropolitan but we offer interstate and international placements.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Integrate social work knowledge, values and skills to solve a range of complex social work problems
02. Critically evaluate professional knowledge, values and skills to demonstrate adaptability and responsibility as a social work practitioner.
03. Critically analyse and evaluate the impact of complex organisational contexts on practice.
04. Apply and appraise professional knowledge and skills in the context of the Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards with autonomy and expert judgement as a social work practitioner.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 02-26, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Smith

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 2 - 26
Three 2.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 26 and delivered via blended.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 2 - 26
One 5.00 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 26
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 26 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (7,000 words equivalent)Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Final placement and skills assessment (7,000 words equivalent)To pass a final placement, students must at least reach a level of ""capable' for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Week 35-50, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 0 - 0
Three 2.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
3 lectures (2 hours each) of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and on-line

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 5.00 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
14-week (70 days) professional placement.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
On-line modules must be completed prior to commencing placement.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (7,000 words equivalent)Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Final placement and skills assessment (7,000 words equivalent)To pass a final placement, students must at least reach a level of ""capable' for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2021, Week 35-50, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Long

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 0 - 0
Three 2.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
3 lectures (2 hours each) of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and on-line

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 5.00 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
14-week (70 days) professional placement.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
On-line modules must be completed prior to commencing placement.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (7,000 words equivalent)Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Final placement and skills assessment (7,000 words equivalent)To pass a final placement, students must at least reach a level of ""capable' for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 35-50, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Smith

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 0 - 0
Three 2.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
3 lectures (2 hours each) of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and on-line

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 5.00 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
14-week (70 days) professional placement.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
On-line modules must be completed prior to commencing placement.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (7,000 words equivalent)Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Final placement and skills assessment (7,000 words equivalent)To pass a final placement, students must at least reach a level of ""capable' for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura, 2021, Week 35-50, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Horsell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 0 - 0
Three 2.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
3 lectures (2 hours each) of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and on-line

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
One 5.00 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
14-week (70 days) professional placement.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
On-line modules must be completed prior to commencing placement.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (7,000 words equivalent)Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Final placement and skills assessment (7,000 words equivalent)To pass a final placement, students must at least reach a level of ""capable' for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2021, Week 35-50, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 35 - 50
Three 2.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
3 lectures (2 hours each) of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face to-face and on-line

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 50
One 5.00 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.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 35 - 50
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 50 and delivered via online.
On-line modules must be completed prior to commencing placement.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (7,000 words equivalent)Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and the areas for further development for the remainder of the placement

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Final placement and skills assessment (7,000 words equivalent)To pass a final placement, students must at least reach a level of ""capable' for all areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only

N/AN/AN/ANo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4