swp5ppa professional practice a
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE A
SWP5PPA
2017
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with experiential learning opportunities to further integrate theory with practice, to demonstrate appropriate professional relationships, and gain working knowledge of organisational contexts. Through this professionally supervised practice experience students will be provided with constructive feedback on their performance and will be challenged to critically self-reflect on their effectiveness. Students will have opportunities to further develop skills in basic interviewing, assessment and intervention processes required for practice along with skills in research. Professional competencies will be developed across seven key learning areas and will be assessed against the standard of competency at a beginning level with support.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorNatasha Long
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), HZHSK, HZHSKB, HZHSKW, HZHSKM (BHS&MSW Hons) must have passed all subjects from (SWP4APA, SWP4APB, SWP4LHE).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Fieldwork in the human services | Preliminary | Cooper, L and Briggs, L (eds) 2000 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Making the most of field placement | Preliminary | Cleak, H and Wilson, J 2013 | CENGAGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Competently perform a range of social work tasks at a beginning level by applying social work knowledge and skills in an integrated manner.
- Activities:
- Students will with support from the Field Educator, undertake social work assessment, intervention, referral and evaluation tasks; identify the professional roles of team members and utilise clear and effective inter-personal communication skills
02. Critically evaluate personal social work practice strengths and identify future learning needs/goals for final-year placement.
- Activities:
- Students will, through effective use of supervision, be assisted to recognise and understand their own assumptions and values and how these may impact on practice. Through feedback they will learn to critically reflect on their use and application of social work theory within practice.
03. Evaluate the impact of organisational factors upon their practice.
- Activities:
- Students will, after practice and reflection, be able to describe some legislative and social policy frameworks relevant to, and influential within, the placement field of practice. They will also reflect on how they have formed effective working relationships with clients/ user groups, colleagues, professionals and people in other significant roles / positions
04. Identify a range of professional skills and how these apply to the AASW Practice Standards.
- Activities:
- Students will, after practice and reflection, describe which professional values and ethics informed their professional practice in accordance with the AASW Code of Ethics and identify professional behaviours that have enhanced their social work practice
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Lecture
Two 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"2 lectures of 2 hours duration for preparation for placement are required prior to placement. Delivered Face-to-face."
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Unscheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"On-line modules to be completed prior to placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| final placement assessment portfolio (5,500 words equiv) with student contribution of 3,500 words | To pass a first placement, students must at least reach a level of 'beginning capability' for all learning areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and areas for further development for the remainder of the placement. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Class requirements
Lecture
Two 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"2 lectures of 2 hours duration for preparation for placement are required prior to placement. Delivered Face-to-face."
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Unscheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"On-line modules to be completed prior to placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| final placement assessment portfolio (5,500 words equiv) with student contribution of 3,500 words | To pass a first placement, students must at least reach a level of 'beginning capability' for all learning areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and areas for further development for the remainder of the placement. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture
Two 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"2 lectures of 2 hours duration for preparation for placement are required prior to placement. Delivered Face-to-face."
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Unscheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"On-line modules to be completed prior to placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| final placement assessment portfolio (5,500 words equiv) with student contribution of 3,500 words | To pass a first placement, students must at least reach a level of 'beginning capability' for all learning areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and areas for further development for the remainder of the placement. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 35-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Cupper
Class requirements
Lecture
Two 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"2 lectures of 2 hours duration for preparation for placement are required prior to placement. Delivered Face-to-face."
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"14-week (70 days) professional placement"
Unscheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"On-line modules to be completed prior to placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| final placement assessment portfolio (5,500 words equiv) with student contribution of 3,500 words | To pass a first placement, students must at least reach a level of 'beginning capability' for all learning areas assessed in the portfolio. Subject is Pass/Fail grade only. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| mid-placement skills and knowledge assessment (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Formative feedback on this task identifies areas of achievement and areas for further development for the remainder of the placement. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |