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SWK530 - Field Education A

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Work

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (SWK521) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (SWK523)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This is a Masters unit. Field education is an exciting and challenging experience for students where they test themselves in a social work role and develop knowledge, skills and values in the practice environment. Students in this unit will experience the integration of theory with practice, including the research, review and critical application of intervention skills, methods and frameworks.
Emphasis is placed on developing a critical consciousness of the student's social work practice at three levels: self, agency and profession. Students will assess their knowledge, skills and future learning requirements in relation to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards.
Students are expected to consolidate their social work practice development by integration into an appropriate field context. Field education involves 500 hours of field placement time.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically examine the integration of theory into practice through critical reflection supported by a professional supervisor.
2.	Apply social work skills relevant to the professional practice setting.
3.	Critically assess inclusive and respectful professional practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, cultural difference and diversity.
4.	Analyse the application of professional ethics, decision-making frameworks, policies, and procedures to the practice setting.
5.	Review record keeping, information sharing and other resources relevant to social work interventions in the practice context.
6.	Communicate professionally and effectively in person and in writing using evidence to support claims.
7.	Critically reflect on the development of practice strengths and areas for ongoing learning.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quiz (1 hour)	P/F	4,7
2.	Presentation (20 Minutes)	P/F	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
3.	Portfolio (10 pages)	P/F	1,2,3,4,5,6
4.	Report (1000 words)	P/F	7

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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