Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
Communication and Assessment Skills in Social Work provides a broad overview of human development theories and direct practice skills underpinning work with individuals. Additionally, you are taught communication skills to support assessment report and case note writing. Two key themes – deep listening and reflective self-awareness – are a focus throughout the learning experience to guide you on how to respond appropriately and purposefully to people's needs in a variety of contexts. Cultural diversity and the decolonization of social work practice are considered integral to all aspects of interpersonal helping skills, including how to conduct social work assessments and develop intervention plans. Techniques of strengths based, relational approaches and social justice principles are applied throughout the curriculum incorporating issues of child safety and mental health.
Summary
| Unit name | Communication and Assessment Skills in Social Work |
| Unit code | HGW327 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health Social Work Program |
| Discipline | Social Work |
| Coordinator | Doctor Justin Canty |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
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| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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- 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 |
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| Semester 1 | 23/2/2025 | 24/3/2025 | 13/4/2025 | 31/5/2025 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Choose communication strategies that are collaborative, creative and culturally relevant
- Facilitate inclusive, ethical and detailed social work assessments through relationship building and highly effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Conduct and report social work assessments that meld analysis with empathy for client contexts.
- Evaluate whether social work assessments, strategies and interventions contribute to the decolonisation of social work in local, national and international contexts.
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 | $2,124.00 | $996.00 | $1,164.00 | $2,440.00 |
- 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
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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.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
100 credit points at Introductory level and 100 credit points at Intermediate levelTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | One hour online learning activities, including lecture and other self-directed exercises (watching videos and reflections), weekly. 80% minimum compulsory attendance requirement to meet accreditation standards. |
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| Assessment | Written assignment (20%)|Written assignment (30%)|Video recorded interview 30 mins and written assignment (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
All required readings are available on the unit Reading List. The Reading List has been structured into weekly sections for ease of use. You will need regular access to the following text:
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| Recommended | Recommended readings are available on the unit Reading List. |
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