WELF 7021 Social Work (Qualifying) Field Education 1
Credit Points 20
Legacy Code 102391
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Description This subject enables students to participate in a structured and supervised field placement (408 hours). Social Work (Qualifying) Field Education 1 provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and experience in linking theory with the realities of practice, and extend their skills for social work practice with the support of practitioners working in the human services sector. Placements are offered in a variety of agency types spanning all areas of social work practice: direct service work with individuals, groups and families, community development; research and policy.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Social Work
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 20cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Pre-requisite(s) WELF 7023
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1792 Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Presentation | 10 minutes | S/U | N | Individual |
Professional Placement Performance | 408 hours | S/U | Y | Individual |
Report | 2,000 words | S/U | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Giles, R., Irwin, J., Lynch, D. and Waugh, F. (2010) In the Field: from learning to practice, Oxford University Press, Australia and New Zealand
Teaching Periods