On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the range of agencies in the human services sector.
2. Assess the impact of their own values in working with individuals and communities in the welfare context.
3. Demonstrate appropriate verbal and written communication skills for working in community welfare.
4. Apply professional skills appropriate to community welfare agency work.
5. Critically reflect on their experiences in placement, including their learning in the placement, skills acquired and areas for development.
6. Demonstrate report writing skills required for the placement report.

1. Successfully completing 140 hours of practicum in a welfare agency
2. Networking and referral skills
3. Welfare needs and services available to people within a particular region.
4. Role of volunteers in the community sector and the role of students on placement.
5. Critical thinking and analysis.
6. Basic communication skills, including professional telephone skills, and report writing skills
7. Goal setting/preparation for first placement.
8. Value and ethical dilemmas in the human services sector.
9. Task planning and prioritisation
10. How and when to use consultation, peer support and supervision.
11. Methods of reflection on the process of intervention in light of personal and agency ideology and social welfare values.

Legislative pre-requisites

Prior to enrolling in this subject students must have submitted a Working with Children Check Student Declaration. Refer to the Special Requirements website for more information.

Special Requirements