Key facts
UNE unit code: HSSW105B
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 0
Unit information
Social workers tailor their practice to meet the individual needs of people across the lifespan in diverse, changing environments. In this unit, you will draw on real-life case studies for an introduction to the role of social workers within the broader human services context.
We examine human development across the lifespan, building your understanding of the changing needs of individuals in relation to their broader relationships with family, community and society.
With a particular focus on the issues affecting rural communities, this unit also introduces you to the biopsychosocial cultural model to assess needs at different life stages and gives invaluable insight into social worker roles in different settings.
Introducing you to the Australian Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics and Practice Standards, the unit will help you to develop a framework for lifelong ethical practice.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- recognise and assess the roles of a social worker across the broad human services including demonstrated knowledge of the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics as the foundation of ethical social work practice;
- identify and apply a variety of psychological and sociological theories to understand the needs and challenges of groups of people and the ways in which social workers practice, and particularly in rural communities;
- identify the main human development phases individuals pass through from birth to death;
- assess and describe the needs of individuals at different stages across the lifespan; and
- demonstrate information literacy skills, critical thinking skills and an ability to communicate ideas to peers and work with peers in a group 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 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Written assignment No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Group Presentation Task No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Written Assignment No. Words: 1600 (equiv) |
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.
The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice
ISBN: 9780170470940
Chenoweth, L. and McAuliffe, D., Cengage Learning 7th ed. 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
Understanding Human Development
ISBN: 9780190323493
Harms, L., Oxford 3rd ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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