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Supervised professional practice 1

SWM5005

Synopsis

This unit will assist you in developing the essential knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the field of social work. It involves hands-on training in different practice areas and includes a minimum of 500 hours of supervised field education. This practical experience will give you the opportunity to observe, engage, and assess the role of social work within a health or human services environment.
Assessments are designed to support your growth as a professional in the field, encouraging you to become a lifelong learner and an ethical reflective practitioner in a real-world setting.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
18
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty
Social Work
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites (4)

What it unlocks (1)

Offerings (2)

  • First semester (extended)Caulfield · IMMERSIVE
  • Second semester (extended)Caulfield · IMMERSIVE