HCS103 Fields of Practice (8)
AbstractThe subject traces the evolution of the practice of social welfare and social work, and the profession. It provides a critical orientation to a range of fields of practice and population groups in our society, highlighting practice dilemmas. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 2 | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 3 | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HCS103
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsNot for students who have completed SWK326 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of practice in the social services and the historical development of social service practice and the social work profession - be able to demonstrate knowledge of the range of vulnerabilities and contexts of practice - be able to understand and participate in discussions that reflect the contested nature of social services - be able to identify and draw on relevant foundation knowledge from other disciplines that inform professional practice - be able to engage in current debates surrounding professional intervention in a variety of contexts - be able to identify and discuss ethical and practice issues and dilemmas that arise in specific fields of practice |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: - Introduction to practice
- Social service practice and the social work profession
- Contested aspects of practice - values, methods and models
- Practitioner autonomy in the organisational context of practice
- Fields of practice, including:
Health
Income security and employment
Child protection
Criminal justice and corrections
International social work
- Vulnerable to disadvantage
Indigenous people
Cultural minorities
Children and families
Women
Ageing
Young people
Disability
People in rural areas |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.