UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs SWM5116 and (SWM5102 or SWM5115) and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2021
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

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 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldDe
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldDe
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Term 4CaulfieldBlock off
Trimester 2CaulfieldOn campus
Trimester 2CaulfieldOnline
Trimester 3CaulfieldOnline
Trimester 3CaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • PART A: WorkbookCompetency hurdle
    -
  • PART B: End of Placement Capability DeterminationCompetency hurdle
    -
  • PART C: Accreditation Compliance PortfolioCompetency hurdle
    -

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply the AASW Code of Ethics to the practice context.

  2. 2

    Articulate the impact of your personal values and biases in the context of the social work assessments and interventions.

  3. 3

    Identify and articulate the application of theory to social work practice situations experienced on placement.

  4. 4

    Use a range of social work assessment and intervention methods and techniques appropriate to the area of practice.

  5. 5

    Explain the legislative and social policy frameworks that influence the area of practice and or agency.

  6. 6

    Adapt knowledge of cultural diversity and apply principles of culturally responsive practice.

  7. 7

    Apply effective written and verbal engagement skills with clients, staff, and/or relevant stakeholders;

  8. 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.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Maura Bevilacqua
Unit Coordinators
Ms Maura Bevilacqua

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SWM5103?

You need SWM5116 and (SWM5102 or SWM5115) 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 2021, 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.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Social Work
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available