Social Work Field Education 2

Course aim

To enable the student to develop competent professional practice which reflects the integration of social work values, knowledge and skills.

Course content

Negotiation of placement; conceptualising a specific project or program in relation to social work purpose and professional development; accountability. Articulation of the social work process; social work frameworks; planning; implementation; evaluation of program/service. Professional approach to practice; judgement and decision-making; collegial and client relationships; identification with and representation of the social work profession in practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

All courses in the Bachelor of Social Work. Students are required to have completed a 1 day Child Safe Environments Course and obtained a police clearance.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Field Placement (Field Education Program - agency placement (500 hours))	3-5 days p/week x 15 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 8 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Field Placement (Field Education Program - agency placement (500 hours))	3-5 days p/week x 15 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 8 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Field Placement (Field Education Program - agency placement (500 hours))	3-5 days p/week x 15 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 8 weeks

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

Assessment

Placement, Portfolio, Presentation

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.375
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.