SWK4560 - Fieldwork skills and practicum II

Leader(s): Ms Marija Dragic

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Caulfield Full year 2009 (Off-campus)
Singapore First semester 2009 (Flexible)
Singapore Second semester 2009 (Flexible)

Synopsis

The unit focuses on the practice of social work in specific settings and/or with particular client groups.

Objectives

To enable students to develop the assessment and intervention skills required of a beginning graduate practitioner.

Assessment

Students need to complete both components (Skills and Fieldwork Placement) in order to pass the unit. Students are required to submit two pieces of work (1000 words each) for the Skills component of this unit. While on placement for 70 days, students are required to complete a case study or report of 1500 words and a critical incident analysis of 1500 words in addition to a learning agreement and comments on their mid and final placement reports. This unit is pass grade only (PGO).

Contact hours

2 hours per week skills practice workshops and seminars and 14 weeks full time practicum

Prerequisites

SWK4430. Social work units are available only within the context of the Bachelor of Social Work degree, or with permission.