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
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Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
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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
Subject options
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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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |