Courses & Units
Social Work Practicum 1 HGW513
Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
Students are required to undertake a minimum of 500 hours of placement in a setting that is relevant to social work practice in order to experience a range of practice tasks. Field educators are allocated to each student and through supervision (provided by a social worker with a minimum of 2 years' full time equivalent post-graduation experience in the field), the theory of social work is translated into practice. Students will be required to attend preparation seminars and a placement interview prior to commencing placement.
Summary
Unit name | Social Work Practicum 1 |
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Unit code | HGW513 |
Credit points | 37.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
Discipline | Social Work |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- explore and display ethical, inclusive and culturally responsive social work practice skills in an agency setting.
- identify social work theories and relate theory to practice in an agency setting.
- demonstrate an awareness of and an ability to implement a range of tasks and social work interventions, methods and techniques used within an agency setting.
- recognise and display professional attitudes, workplace behaviours and communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and written) appropriate to the profession of social work, particularly in complex and challenging situations.
- apply reflective supervision as it relates to 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 |
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090501 | $5,437.00 | $2,551.00 | $2,981.00 | $6,324.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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
Prerequisites
HGW503, HGW516, HGW527 and HGW512Teaching
Assessment | Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (100%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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