Undergraduate - UnitSWK2110 - Social welfare and the law

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit	Department of Social Work
Offered	Berwick First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Kerry Brydon

Synopsis

This unit will broadly explore the legal mandate and legal processes through which policies in social welfare are implemented. It will also consider key legal dilemmas that impact on social welfare service delivery.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

Outline the origins and purpose of the law, including human rights considerations, particularly as applicable to children and older people;
Identify the values and principles that underpin the law including the nature of ethics and ethical practice, how these apply in practice and tensions that may arise;
Identify the legal systems and terminology that may affect individuals and families with particular reference to the child welfare and aged care groups; and
Discuss how legal frameworks and welfare service delivery systems interact.

Assessment

One assignment of 2,000 words worth 45% of the unit mark. Report of student attendance at a Court or Tribunal hearing.
One assignment of 2,500 words worth 55% of the unit mark.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Kerry Brydon

Contact hours

Students will attend up to three hours of direct teaching classes per week and are expected to complete nine hours of independent study each week.