Professional Pathway Social Work Practicum unit (HGW433)

Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

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	Health Social Work Program
Discipline	Social Work
Coordinator	Doctor Tina Kostecki
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Cradle Coast	14 Week Session Jun
Hobart	14 Week Session Jun
Launceston	14 Week Session Jun

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
14 Week Session Jun	25/5/2025	15/6/2025	13/7/2025	30/8/2025

* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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	$6,372.00	$2,989.00	$3,492.00	$7,320.00

• 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.

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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)
Assessment	Mid-placement assessment|Final assessment (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.

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