Supervised Field Placement 1A (SCWK90048)
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Supervised field education provides a focused practice learning experience. Students will learn to integrate social work theory, knowledge, values, and practice, develop practice skills, increase their knowledge of the interface between policy, research and evidence-based practice and increase their understanding of the organisational contexts and fields of practice. The first placement is comprised of two subjects taken consecutively: SCWK90048 Supervised Field Placement 1A and SCWK90049 Supervised Field Placement 1B. This subject constitutes the first half (250 hours) of the first supervised field placement required within the Master of Social Work course.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe and align contemporary social work theories and research to practice approaches.
- Recall contextual information including legislation, policies, professional values and ethics and recognise how practice decisions are informed by these concepts.
Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply critical thinking in discussions that require professional decision making.
- Show preparation for and engagement in supervision, guided self-reflection and professional development opportunities.
- Intentionally and effectively utilise microskills in communication
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Show engagement in guided self-reflection and the practice of self-care strategies, with some supervision support.
- Communicate and keep records in a way that is accurate, non-judgmental, and consistent with legislative and policy requirements
- Show engagement in the evaluation of their competence as demonstrated during the placement
Generic skills
- critically analyse texts and practices
- link theory to practice
- competently communicate in ways relevant to both academic and practice contexts
- actively participate in supervision and other professional modes of self-reflection
- engage in professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Last updated: 4 March 2025