Key facts
UNE unit code: HSSW310
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 18
Unit information
Translate theory into real-world practice with the first of two fieldwork placement units required for your Bachelor of Social Work.
Hone your practice skills by completing 500 hours of social work field education, and engage with a range of clients as a beginner social work student, supervised by an experienced social work supervisor in an organisation. Apply social work theory, reflect on your practice, and communicate and work alongside people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
The precise nature of your role is dependent upon the agency in which you are placed for this unit, and its services and programs. You may be required to travel some distance to undertake your placement.
A three-day mandatory intensive school prepares you for the activities and processes you will experience during placement.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 February 2024 | 21 February 2024 | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 1, On Campus, Armidale Campus; Trimester 1, Online | ALL students must attend the on campus MANDATORY intensive school for the unit. This face-to-face intensive is held over a 3-day period and delivered at UNE’s Armidale and/or Sydney campuses. Locations will be advised prior to the commencement of the trimester and will be dependent on numbers. The ability to enrol in this unit will be removed approximately two days prior to the commencement of the intensive school. |
| 24 June 2024 | 26 June 2024 | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, On Campus, Armidale Campus; Trimester 2, Online | ALL students must attend the on campus MANDATORY intensive school for the unit. This face-to-face intensive is held over a 3-day period and delivered at UNE’s Armidale and/or Sydney campuses. Locations will be advised prior to the commencement of the trimester and will be dependent on numbers. The ability to enrol in this unit will be removed approximately two days prior to the commencement of the intensive school. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
Attendance at the three day intensive is mandatory for all students. This unit also requires the successful completion of 500 hours of fieldwork.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- perform the role of a social worker at a begining level under supervision in a practice setting;
- apply social work theory and skills to practice and work effectively with individuals and teams including working in a culturally responsive and inclusive way with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
- use reflexive techniques to analyse, consolidate and synthesise their developing professional practice at a beginning level;
- contextualise the policies and practices of the agency in generating and evaluating practice responses;
- use a range of media and technologies to a professional standard to effectively manage client and organisational information in line with ethical and legal requirements in a practice setting and to communicate developing ideas with colleagues; and
- demonstrate understanding and application of ethical professional practice standards in a practice setting.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Practical | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Field Placement. Satisfactory completion of 500 hours of placement and effective participation in professional supervision assessed against Australian Association of Social Work Ethics and Practice Standards. |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Agency Analysis No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Case/project presentation at mid-placement No. Words: 1500 (equiv) |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Placement Portfolio. Includes: Learning Agreement, Learning Plan, Mid-Placement Report, Reflective Journal (14), Timesheet for placement hours and supervision records. No. Words: 3000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Making the Most of Field Placement
ISBN: 9780170457606
Cleak, H. and Wilson, J., Thomson Learning 5th ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Understanding Social Work: Preparing for Practice
ISBN: 9781352009729
Thompson, N., Palgrave 5th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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