UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

SWM5108 Supervised professional practice 2

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

SWM5108 Supervised professional practice 2 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2023
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before SWM5108

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After SWM5108

No unit lists SWM5108 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in a Postgraduate degree

Prerequisites:
For First semester and Trimester 2, must have passed (SWM5104 or SWM5119) and SWM5103.
For Term 4, 2023 and onwards, must have passed (SWM5104 or SWM5119) and SWM5103 and SWM5003.

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 and those acquired during the previous supervised practice unit, you will perform a range of social work interventions and assessment within the placement.   Under the guidance of an Agency Supervisor and an allocated University Liaison Specialist, it is expected you will transition from beginning capability to demonstrating performance at the level expected of a newly qualified social worker. 

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
First semesterCaulfieldBlock off
Term 4CaulfieldDe
Term 4CaulfieldOn campus
Trimester 2CaulfieldOn campus
Trimester 2CaulfieldBlock off

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
    On successful completion of this unit you will be able demonstrate competence across the four domains of effective social work practice Professionalism, Understanding Context, Applying Professional Skills and Drawing on Evidence and Knowledge.
  2. 2

    Apply the AASW Code of Ethics to the practice context.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

    Effectively participate in supervision and use feedback to inform and improve practice and professional development.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Maura Bevilacqua
Unit Coordinators
Mrs Jacinta Waugh

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SWM5108?

SWM5108 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is SWM5108 offered?

In 2023, SWM5108 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

Does SWM5108 have an exam?

No. SWM5108 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