PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE C
SWP5PPC
2020
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.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
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 and SWP5RIB at the same time.
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Fieldwork in the human services | Preliminary | Cooper, L and Briggs, L (eds), 2000 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Making the most of field placement | Preliminary | Cleak, H and Wilson, J 2013 | CENGAGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Integrate social work knowledge, values and skills to solve a range of complex social work problems
- Activities:
- 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.
02. Critically evaluate professional knowledge, values and skills to demonstrate adaptability and responsibility as a 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.
03. Critically analyse and evaluate the impact of complex organisational contexts on practice.
- Activities:
- During placement 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
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.
- 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.
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement."
Lecture
Three 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via blended.
"3 lectures (2 hours each) of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and on-line"
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 must be completed prior to commencing placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Long
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement."
Lecture
Three 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via blended.
"3 lectures (2 hours each) of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and on-line"
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 must be completed prior to commencing placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2020, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Smith
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement."
Lecture
Three 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via blended.
"3 lectures (2 hours each) of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and on-line"
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 must be completed prior to commencing placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2020, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Horsell
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement."
Lecture
Three 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via blended.
"3 lectures (2 hours each) of preparatory lectures are required prior to placement. Face-to-face and on-line"
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 must be completed prior to commencing placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2020, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
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
Week:
35
-
50
Three 2.0 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"
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
35
-
50
One 2.0 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 element | Comments | % | 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |