Social Work Field Education 1
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
WELF 3011
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
013418
Unit Value
13.5
University-wide elective course
No
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA Justice & Society
To enable the student to engage in the development of his/her social work practice, in a supported learning environment, and located in a practice setting.
Students will complete a 500 hour placement in which their professional selves will be developed. Using theory in practice will involve understanding the role of values and ethics, process and purpose, the professional relationship, accountability and competence, approaches to intervention strategies.
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Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
BEHL 2009 | Group Work |
WELF 2019 | Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing |
WELF 2010 | Working with Community |
WELF 2012 | Human Service Intervention |
WELF 1020 | Child Development |
WELF 1019 | Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services |
WELF 2020 | Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services |
All first and second year (and third year for double degree students) courses of the program Bachelor of Social Work, with the exception of the first year elective. Students are required to undertake Criminal History Checks through the Department of Human Services (DHS) for working with Children, in the Aged Care Sector and in Disability Services; obtain a SAPOL National Police Record Check; completed a one-day Safe Environments for Children and Young People course; and the University's online module, Undertaking a Safe Student Placement. Some placements may also require students to hold a current driver's licence, a recognised First Aid Certificate or other requirements as requested by a specific placement provider.
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 7 weeks | ||
Field Placement (Fieldwork) | 500 hours x 3-5 days per week x 15 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER | |||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 7 weeks | ||
Field Placement (Fieldwork) | 500 hours x 3-5 days per week x 15 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, WHYALLA | |||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 7 weeks | ||
Field Placement (Fieldwork) | 500 hours x 3-5 days per week x 15 weeks | ||
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE | |||
External | N/A x N/A |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Interview, Placement, Portfolio
Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.
EFTSL*: 0.375
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4S)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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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.