WS5605 - Advanced Social Work Practicum

Compulsory final placement in Masters of Social Work (Professional Qualifying). Students will undertake a 14 week block placement with an accredited social work supervisor to prepare them for entry into professional social work. Preparation for placement takes place in a block workshop in July.

Learning Outcomes

• synthesise knowledge of and critically reflect on values, ethics and professionalism in daily social work practice;
• demonstrate and critically reflect on culturally responsive and inclusive practice;
• evaluate social work theories, concepts, methods and techniques, and apply to research and practice;
• apply advanced communication and interpersonal skills, in a range of settings and contexts, informed by critical reflections on use of self;
• implement advanced information recording and sharing strategies;
• actively participate in professional development and supervision through critical reflection and research, in order to advance professional practice.

Subject Assessment

• journals, learning plan, quiz, end of placement presentation.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.