Supervised professional practice 2

This unit will facilitate your entry into the social work profession across a range of practice fields. You will observe, practice, and critically reflect on the role of social work in a health or human services context for a minimum of 500 hours. You will perform a range of social work interventions and assessments within the placement, based on your experience and learning from the pre-fieldwork units.

The range of activities is aligned with the 2023 Practice Standards of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). These Practice Standards have informed nine learning outcomes to help you succeed. Additionally, under the guidance of a social work qualified Supervisor and an assigned University Liaison, you will demonstrate performance at the level expected of a newly qualified social worker. Your progress through the unit will be aided by a learning agreement, mid-placement and end-of-placement reporting, critical reflection activities, and timesheets to ensure that you are meeting the AASW requirements for placement hours and supervision.