Courses & Units
Professional Pathway Social Work Practicum HGW633
Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
The final year Social Work Practicum is one of the capstone units in the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) degree. 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. Full-time placements are undertaken over a period of 14 weeks. Students will design and implement interventions and strategies while on placement. They will document the development, implementation and evaluation of their interventions that can include project work. Students will also be required to attend preparation seminars and a field education placement interview in Semester 1.
Summary
| Unit name | Professional Pathway Social Work Practicum |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HGW633 |
| 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 |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 16 Week Session Jul | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | 16 Week Session Jul | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | 16 Week Session Jul | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Week Session Jul | 28/6/2021 | 21/7/2021 | 23/8/2021 | 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
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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 | $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.
Teaching
| Assessment | Direct Observations of Clinical Encounters (DOCEs) (100%) |
|---|---|
| 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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