Human Service Field Education A

Course aim

To enable the student to observe and engage in work practices in a human service setting and to develop or expand his/her personal identity as a human service worker.

Course content

Selecting and negotiating a placement; developing learning objectives; completing a 20 day placement; developing a working relationship with a supervisor; establishing effective working relationships; working constructively; developing professional identity; evaluating effectiveness as a worker; applying theory to practice; managing diversity; completing a satisfactory placement.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

All first and second year courses of the Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
WELF 3016	Managing Professional Practice

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 8 weeks
Field Placement (Field placement: 20 days)	150 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Performance appraisal on 20-day placement: based on placement performance, supervisor's report and tutorial activities, Written learning analysis

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.