HCS519 Social Work Fields of Practice 2-Mandated Practice (8)

This subject extends the knowledge and research base of HCS518 Fields of Practice 1 by concentrating on the professional association for social work in the mandated fields of cross-cultural practice, mental health, practice with Indigenous Australians and child wellbeing and protection. The knowledge and skills covered in this subject are generalisable for social workers operating in any field of social work, while focusing on the desired knowledge and approaches that ensure effective service to the four mandated groups.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HCS519. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Social Work and Arts

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate basic and advanced micro-skills appropriate to working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians - including working with interpreters when required;
  • be able to research and outline key aspects of the historical development of social work as a profession as they impact upon working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians;
  • be able to discuss and apply social work core values and practice standards while working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians;
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of discourse and practice theory relevant to social work and to articulate this knowledge when working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians;
  • be able to explain the relevance of social inclusion, diversity, globalisation and ecological sustainability to social work practice in working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians;
  • be able to demonstrate mature development of self-reflection and critical thinking skills appropriate for working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians; and
  • be able to draw upon appropriate research and discern cultural and other biases of research while working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • History of social work and foundations of a social work identity as it applies to working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians
  • Core values, Social Work Code of Ethics and Practice Standards expected of a social worker working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians
  • Outline and develop micro skills and communication skills for practice for working with children, people with a mental illness, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and Indigenous Australians
  • Develop enhanced skills in cultural sensitivity, social inclusion, responding to difference and diversity

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of HCS519 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Assignment 1
50
2
Assignment 2
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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