SWM5103 Supervised professional practice 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SWM5103 Supervised professional practice 1 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs SWM5102 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before SWM5103
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After SWM5103
2 units list SWM5103 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in a Postgraduate degree
Overview
This unit will facilitate your entry into the social work profession across a range of practice fields. It comprises a minimum of 500 hours of supervised field education during which time you will observe, practice and critically reflect on the role of social work in a health or human services context.
Using experiences and learnings from the pre-fieldwork units, you will perform a range of social work interventions and assessment within the placement - transitioning from dependent and closely supervised students to assisted or minimally assisted student social workers.
Throughout the placement you will be supported to integrate theoretical knowledge with practice skills and supervised by a qualified and experienced social work Field Educator and an allocated University Liaison Staff Person.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | De |
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | De |
| Trimester 3 | Caulfield | On campus |
| Trimester 3 | Caulfield | Online |
Assessment
- Professional portfolioCompetency hurdle-
- Social Work Competency AppraisalCompetency hurdle-
- Satisfactory completion of placement hoursCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the AASW Code of Ethics to the practice context.
- 2
Articulate the impact of your personal values and biases in the context of the social work assessments and interventions.
- 3
Identify and articulate the application of theory to social work practice situations experienced on placement.
- 4
Use a range of social work assessment and intervention methods and techniques appropriate to the area of practice.
- 5
Explain the legislative and social policy frameworks that influence the area of practice and or agency.
- 6
Adapt knowledge of cultural diversity and apply principles of culturally responsive practice.
- 7
Apply effective written and verbal engagement skills with clients, staff, and/or relevant stakeholders;
- 8
Effectively participate in supervision and use feedback to inform and improve practice and professional development.
Workload and teaching
The AASW set down the workload requirements for a Field Placement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Samone McCurdy
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Debbie Ling
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SWM5103?
You need SWM5102 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after SWM5103?
SWM5103 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including SWM5008 and SWM5108.
When is SWM5103 offered?
In 2020, SWM5103 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, with an online option.
Does SWM5103 have an exam?
No. SWM5103 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.