SWM5005 Supervised professional practice 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SWM5005 Supervised professional practice 1 is a level 5, 18-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs (SWM5004 and SWM5100); or (SWM5115, SWM5116 and SWM5100) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 18
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 9 tasks
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Requisites
Before SWM5005
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After SWM5005
1 unit list SWM5005 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Students must be enrolled in M6012 course version 4.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (extended) | Caulfield | Immersive |
| Second semester (extended) | Caulfield | Immersive |
Assessment
- Learning agreement (1,500 words) (Pass/fail)ArtefactCompetency hurdle-
- Mid placement report (1,500 words) (Pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
- End of placement report (1,500 words) (Pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Critical reflection 1 (1,500 words) (Pass/fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Critical reflection 2 (Pass/fail)PresentationCompetency hurdle-
- Critical reflection 3 (1,500 words) (Pass/fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Supervision record (1,500 words) (Pass/fail)ArtefactCompetency hurdle-
- Supervision hours timesheet (500 words) (Pass/fail)ArtefactCompetency hurdle-
- Placement hours timesheets (500 words) (Pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain and apply the AASW Code of Ethics to the practice context or setting.
- 2
Explain the impact of colonisation and institutionalised racism on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and identify culturally safe practices.
- 3
Use a range of social work knowledge, assessment and strategies appropriate to the area of practice and apply culturally responsive principles.
- 4
Explain and apply respectful and inclusive practices in regards to culture and diversity.
- 5
Apply theory, legislation, research and policy frameworks to practice situations experienced whilst on placement.
- 6
Apply contextual information to holistically assess risk, needs, strengths, goals and preferences of people.
- 7
Explain a beginning social work professional identity within the realm of the agency or area of practice.
- 8
Summarise the content of structured supervision sessions, professional development and identity and enact feedback received.
- 9
Identify and address where to strengthen practice and attend professional development activities.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars14 hours
You are expected to attend up to 14 hours of integrated seminars with the Field Education team throughout your placement. Up to 7 hours will be within the first 250 hours of placement and the other remaining 7 hours will be in the second half of placement. As an immersive learning experience, this involves 500 hours of placement in an organisation.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Di Rokvic
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Maura Bevilacqua
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SWM5005?
You need (SWM5004 and SWM5100); or (SWM5115, SWM5116 and SWM5100) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after SWM5005?
SWM5005 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SWM5007.
When is SWM5005 offered?
In 2027, SWM5005 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does SWM5005 have an exam?
No. SWM5005 has 9 assessment tasks and no exam.