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UNE unit code: HSSW401B
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 0
Unit information
Translate your knowledge of social work theory into practice by building skills to engage in empathic and reflective interpersonal communication in a range of social work contexts. In this unit, you will explore the key aspects of effective interpersonal practice, developing your ability to engage with people from diverse groups. Exposing you to issues and considerations relevant to social work with individuals and families, this unit will help you to hone skills for appropriate interviewing, ranging from establishing rapport to closure.
You will also examine frameworks for assessing and addressing client issues, and analyse the skills in a counselling interview from the perspective of reflexive and ethical social work practice. With opportunities to engage with your peers, you will receive feedback in a friendly, supportive learning environment.
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| 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
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate and articulate coherent knowledge of the main theoretical framings and principles of interpersonal communication and counselling used in social work practice to effectively engage with people from diverse groups;
- demonstrate and articulate coherent knowledge of the main theoretical framings and principles of interpersonal communication and counselling used in social work practice to effectively engage with people from diverse groups;
- apply appropriate interviewing processes and skills ranging from establishing rapport to closure;
- critically analyse the skills applied in a counselling interview aligning with reflexive practice in social work; and
- demonstrate judgement and the application of theoretical understanding in assessing client needs and planning intervention.
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 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Online forum and reflection No. Words: 1500 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Video and Case Note No. Words: 2000 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 2000 (equivalent) |
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.
Reflective Social Work Practice
ISBN: 9781137301987
Ingram, R., Fenton, J., Hodson, A. and Jindal-Snape, D., Palgrave MacMillan 2014
Text refers to: All offerings
Working With People: Communication Skills for Reflective Practice
ISBN: 9780195522280
Harms, L., Oxford University Press 2nd ed. 2015
Text refers to: All offerings
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