In this unit, students critically evaluate well-established and cutting-edge social work practices, and advanced social work practice theory and in range of professional context. Students will develop, articulate and interrogate their own professional practice framework, integrating social work research, theory, and knowledge from field placement and develop a report to discuss their learnings within professional supervision. The students will advance their professional practice skills through conducting roles plays, critically engaging with and labelling specific skills utilized during these role plays. They will also enhance their capability to practice critical reflection to identify ongoing professional learning requirements.
This unit is offered online and includes a compulsory 5 day face to face intensive week which will provide a forum for experiential learning, and sharing practice knowledge between fellow students, community, consumers and industry.
The compulsory 5 day face to face intensive week is held at CDU Casuarina Campus and students are expected to meet all costs for travel and accommodation in relation to the intensive.