SWK424 Social Work Practicum 2A (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This is the second of the two field education subjects. It is an experiential learning subject. Students complete 50-90 days of supervised field education to make up a total of 980 hours over the two field education subjects. Placements are individually designed using adult learning principles in consultation with the student, field teacher and CSU staff.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SWK424
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Not for students who have previously completed SWK422 or SWK424 . Students enrolled in B.S.W. only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to demonstrate the minimum standards of competence of an entry level social worker, with reference to the standards specified in the Practice Standards for Social Workers (AASW, 2003), and Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (AASW 2008) in the assessment and intervention stages of a professional interaction;
be able to continue developing assessment skills;
be able to demonstrate practice competence at the standard of a graduating social work practitioner in each of the six areas of competence;
be able to utilise supervision appropriately;
be able to practise social work reflectively, relating theory and practice.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Students are required to complete between 50-90 days of supervised field education under the supervision of a qualified social worker in the field. Learning and assessment are based on the formulation of a detailed learning contract which is individually negotiated by each student and field teacher. There are three liaison contacts with CSU staff
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.