Unit Catalogue

Back to Unit Search

SWK103 - Social Work Skills A

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Work

(SWK144)

Unit Description

This unit introduces students to core social work practice skills and the establishment of their social work professional identity. The unit will provide simulation, role plays and small group workshops to strengthen the practice application of theory to practice in themed areas including mental health and cross cultural practice. Students will complete the unit with emerging knowledge and skills that underpin culturally safe social work practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and in social work practice in mental health contexts.

The unit is provided predominantly online, however ALL students must complete a compulsory 5 day internal intensive whether enrolled internally or externally. The intensive includes video recording of social work skills and students are required to bring a mobile recording device. The intensive will be conducted at CDU Casuarina Campus.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Describe basic communication processes and skills when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and in mental health settings.
2.	Reflect upon knowledge and skills of a social worker.
3.	Describe the ways diversity, power, gender and values impact cross cultural social work practice.
4.	Demonstrate capacity to work with others.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Clinical skills demonstration (15 min recording conducted as part of the intensive)	50%	1,2,4
2.	Clinical Skills Reflective report (2000 words)	40%	1,2,3,4
3.	Online test (20 MCQ)	10%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR	View

* Timetable will be displayed in new tab or window depending on your browser's configuration; ensure Pop-ups are allowed for this site to view the timetable.

ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

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.

Critical Dates

Important Dates for Students

Fee Information:
Fees and Payments
Student Services and Amenities Fees
2023 Domestic Unit Fees (PDF)