Social Work Practicum 2

Postgraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOWK 6005
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Course ID
202807
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
18
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
500 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will consolidate students' competency in professional practice reflecting the integration of social work values, knowledge and skills. Students will undertake a supervised placement opportunity to further develop their social work skills, practice and knowledge to a graduate level.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate graduate-level skills and knowledge in meeting all AASW Practice Standards
  • Demonstrate graduate-level competence in professional behaviour, including respect for others in the workplace, emotional regulation, and the ability to respond to constructive feedback
  • Demonstrate graduate-level competence in critically analysing and applying under supervision the values and ethics of social work in the practice setting
  • Demonstrate graduate-level competence to engage with clients and stakeholders in theory-informed interventions that serve the interests of the client or stakeholder
  • Demonstrate graduate-level competence to develop, implement and critically reflect upon an intervention plan
  • Demonstrate graduate-level skills to work collaboratively and inter-professionally within and across organisational boundaries on behalf of clients to achieve social change

Prerequisite(s)

  • The student must have achieved at least 72 units prior to enrolment

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in SOWK6004 Leadership in Social Work

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed WELF5106 Social Work Practicum 2 at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

Students are required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Aged Care Sector Check and NDIS Worker Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) and have completed a one-day Safe Environments for Children and Young People course. Majority of placements require students to hold a current driver's licence, and other requirements as requested by a specific placement provider.

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Interview – 20%
  • Placement or Workplace-based Assessment – 60%
  • Portfolio – 20%