Courses & Units

Professional Pathway Social Work Practicum HGW433

To be eligible to undertake this professional experience placement (PEP) students are required to:

  • attend compulsory Preparation for Placement seminars;
  • meet the academic pre-requisites for this unit;
  • meet the Functional Requirements for students enrolled in Social Work; and,
  • undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check (Volunteer).

You will be advised of how to meet these requirements at the Fieldwork Orientation Session within the first weeks of Semester 1.

See more information and resources at Field Education Placements.

Introduction

The final year Social Work Practicum is one of the capstone units in the Master of Social Work (Qualifying). Students undertake 500 hours (minimum) of placement in a setting that is relevant to social work practice. Placements are undertaken on a full-time basis. In some circumstances part time placements may be negotiated, subject to availability. You will design and implement interventions and strategies. You will document the development, application and evaluation of your interventions. At the end of the placement, you are expected to demonstrate that you meet the beginning standards of professional social work practice. You will be required to attend preparation seminars in Semester 1. Full-time placements are undertaken over a period of 14 weeks.

Summary

Unit name Professional Pathway Social Work Practicum
Unit code HGW433
Credit points 37.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Social Work
Coordinator Doctor Tina Kostecki
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart 14 Week Session Jun On-Campus International Domestic
Launceston 14 Week Session Jun On-Campus International Domestic
Cradle Coast 14 Week Session Jun On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
14 Week Session Jun 27/5/2024 17/6/2024 15/7/2024 1/9/2024

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Describe and demonstrate ethical, inclusive and culturally responsive social work practice skills in an agency setting.
  • Describe social work theories and apply theory to practice in an agency setting.
  • Identify and take responsibility for a range of tasks and social work interventions, methods and techniques used within an agency setting.
  • Demonstrate professional attitudes, workplace behaviours and communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and written) appropriate to the profession of social work, particularly in complex and challenging situations.
  • Critically reflect on your own practice within professional supervision.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090501 $6,121.00 $2,872.00 $3,355.00 $6,972.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

HGW423, HGW424 and HGW431

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

To be eligible to undertake this professional experience placement (PEP) students are required to:
•    attend compulsory Preparation for Placement seminars;
•    meet the academic pre-requisites for this unit;
•    meet the Functional Requirements for students enrolled in Social Work; and,
•    undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check (Volunteer).
You will be advised of how to meet these requirements at the Fieldwork Orientation Session during Orientation week.

See more information and resources at Field Education Placements - School of Social Sciences | University of Tasmania (utas.edu.au) 

AssessmentMid-placement assessment|Final assessment (100%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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