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SWK101 - Introduction to Human Services

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Work

(SWK141A)

Unit Description

This unit provides students with a broad overview of human service work, including: social work, humanitarian work, community work, behavioural science and other allied health related disciplines. It begins the process of understanding the philosophy, values and beliefs that underpin the various human service professions. Students are introduced to the scope, boundaries and roles of the professions. The historical context of human services is introduced and linked to the common fields where graduates might practice, with particular attention given to key fields of practice in Northern Australia.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate an understanding of the broad and diverse range of underpinning theories, methods and fields of human service practice
2.	Demonstrate an understanding of how social, historical, and contemporary issues influence social work and human service practice particularly in Northern Australia
3.	Demonstrate an understanding of social justice and how the welfare of individuals, groups and communities may be affected by class, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, location and age
4.	Outline the role of beliefs, attitudes, and values in welfare service provision.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online Test 1 (20 minutes)	10%	1,2,3
2.	Group Presentation (10 minutes per student)	30%	1,2,3,4
3.	Reflection (1500 words)	30%	1,2,3,4
4.	Online Test 2 (60 minutes)	30%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2023	Semester 1	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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