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WEL108 Casework (8)
Abstract| The primary purpose of this subject is the study of social welfare practice by means of couselling and casework. This subject will examine some major contemporay theories and their impact on practice. It also examines work and case management practices, at individual and team levels. Intervieiwng and introductory counselling skills will be developed. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: WEL108
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 information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Not available to students who have done WEL210, WEL-2108 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to demonstrate a critical knowledge of some major contemporary case theories and the skills which are derived from them;
Be able to identify some work management practices at individual and team levels;
Be able to demonstrate a basic competence in interviewing and introductory case management
Be able to demonstrate developing skills as a result of microskills counselling and other training in the following areas:
. interviewing, information gathering, assessment, attending and influencing;
. problem solving;
. preparing and writing a full case history in depth;
. conducting an analysis of an interview;
. reflective thinking upon your own performance
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Casework Theories
Microskills
Case Management
Working with minority groups
Team work
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
