This unit of study enables students to participate in the second structured and supervised field experience. The broad aim of this unit is to provide students with the opportunity to extend their knowledge and experience in linking theory with the realities of practice and extend their skills for social work practice. Students are allocated a placement where the focus is on direct casework skills, community development, research or project work. A variety of social work and related rural and urban agencies are utilised. The field education co-ordinator is responsible for the selection and arrangement of placements according to Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) guidelines. The 14 hours of seminars provided at the university assist students with the integration of theory and practice.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Students' performance on field placement is assessed in relation to the student's individual placement learning plan based on the AASW Practice Standards, as detailed in the Social Work Field Education Manual. The final Field Education placement is a capstone task and incorporates all course learning areas.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.