Human Service Field Education A
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
WELF 3013
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
013124
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy
Course Alert: This course is no longer available for enrolment
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.
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