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SWK230 - Field Education A

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Work

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(SWK330)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (SWK203)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit provides students with their first field education experience that focuses on achieving learning outcomes according to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) practice standards. The unit is constructively aligned to ensure the field education experience integrates classroom learning with real practice contexts in collaboration with Charles Darwin University, the student, placement providers and supervisors. Students will be required to complete 500 hours of placement time in a direct practice role in Australia involving the application of professional interpersonal skills. Students will be expected to pay for their placement related expenses such as transport and accommodation.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Identify and apply the values, principles and guidelines of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics 2020 in practice.
2.	Develop approaches to social work practice informed by knowledge in First Nation Peoples' cultural needs, particularly on country.
3.	Engage in respectful, inclusive and effective communication with clients, service users and other stakeholders.
4.	Reflect on how policy initiatives support fair and equitable access for people to social, health, economic, environmental and political resources.
5.	Apply a culturally safe and intersectional lens when engaging with people who are from culturally and linguistically diverse identities and backgrounds.
6.	Demonstrate professionalism through documenting and managing accurate time logs and relevant records in accordance with legislation, information privacy regulations and confidentiality policies.
7.	Demonstrate the development of a personal practice framework informed by the integration of professional supervision, social work knowledge and theoretical approaches to practice.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online quiz (10 questions, 45 mins)	P/F	'2,3,5
2.	Portfolio (2000 words) (Hurdle)	P/F	'1,2,3,4,5,6,7
3.	Student Learning Plan and Reports (1000 words)	P/F	'1,2,3,4,5,6
4.	Time Log and Attendance (500 hours) (Hurdle)	P/F	'6,7

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