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SWK530 - Field Education A

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Work

Credit Points

Unit Level

500

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 2 units in (SWK521, SWK533)

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.	Demonstrate an understanding of First Nations Peoples' cultural knowledge to guide approaches to social work practice particularly on country in Australia.
3.	Engage in respectful, inclusive and effective communication with clients, service users and other stakeholders.
4.	Critically reflect on how policy initiatives and approaches to practice support fair and equitable access for people to social, health, economic, environmental and political resources.
5.	Critically apply a culturally safe and intersectional lens when engaging with people who are from culturally and linguistically diverse identities and backgrounds.
6.	Document and manage accurate time logs and relevant records in accordance with legislation, information privacy regulations and confidentiality policies in a professional manner.
7.	Develop 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	1,2,5
2.	Portfolio (2000 words) (Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
3.	Student Learning Plan and Reports (1000 words)	P/F	3,4,6
4.	Time Log and Attendance (500 hours) (Hurdle)	P/F	1,6,7

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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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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