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Advanced Standing for Social Work Students

— for the first social work field education placement based on non-formal learning

Advanced Standing applications for recognition of non-formal learning on the basis of relevant work experience, in relation to Social Work Field Education, will be managed according to the UNE Advanced Standing Rule and associated procedures and guidelines. These are required to meet the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) requirements.

This information is relevant for students enrolled in the Master of Social Work or the Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work Program.

Applications for Advanced Standing for Social Work Field Education may only be accepted in relation to the first Field Education unit:

HSSW310
HSSW330
HSSW450.

Advanced standing where granted, will apply to the full unit only.

Prior to considering Advanced Standing please contact your Course Coordinator and ensure you have reviewed all relevant information.

The application process

For information about how to apply, please go to Advanced Standing and see the section on 'Advanced Standing for Social Work Courses including Field Education Units'.

Important information to include with your application

Your application must include the following:

A completed application for 'advanced standing for field education placement based on non-formal learning' from enrolment options in Moodle.
A completed Employer Proforma
Your CV.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.