HCS303 Professional Field Education 1 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This is the first of two field education subjects. Students have the opportunity to practise professional skills, apply theoretical understanding and to integrate theory and practice in a work setting under the supervision of a qualified social worker. Placements involve a range of learning opportunities, structured using an individually negotiated learning plan which is designed in collaboration with the student, field educator and university staff. Students are required to demonstrate entry level standards of professional practice in the assessment stages of an intervention.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Dubbo |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Dubbo |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HCS303
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Corequisite of HCS206
Enrolment restrictions:
Human Services and Social Work students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate the minimum standards of professional practice expected of an entry level social worker, as specified in the Practice Standards for Social Workers (AASW, 2003), and Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (AASW 2008 with updates) in the assessment stages of an intervention
- be able to formulate and evaluate their performance against individual learning objectives specified in the learning plan
- be able to identify and expand their learning styles
- be able to practise social work reflectively, integrating theory and practice into their practicum context
- be able to professionally function in the field in an ethical manner at all times
- be able to autonomously seek supervision and guidance in their professional development
- be able to develop a constructive supervision relationship with their field educator
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Preparation for practicum -
Preparation for Practicum Module invites students to prepare for and demonstrate readiness for professional placement including:
- ethical and professional standards of behaviour and practice
- engagement in the professional supervision process
- engagement in the agency environment
- impact of placement upon self
- integration and reciprocation of theory and practice
Students must complete this module at a satisfactory standard before being able to commence the practicum stage of the subject.
Practicum program: students are required to complete between 40 - 90 days of field education under the supervision of a qualified social worker. Learning objectives are based on the formulation of a detailed learning plan which is individually negotiated by the student, field educator and CSU staff. There are a minimum of three liaison contacts with CSU staff including 1 on-site visit from a CSU academic liaison person or their representative.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 40-90 days duration.
Students are required to complete between 40 - 90 days of field education under the supervision of a qualified social worker. Learning objectives are based on the formulation of a detailed learning plan which is individually negotiated by the student, field educator and CSU staff. There are a minimum of three liaison contacts with CSU staff including 1 on-site visit from a CSU academic liaison person or their representative.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.