Working With Individuals and Families

Unit code:ASW3300Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

192 Credit points (Core year 1 and 2)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit of study builds on the learning relevant to direct social work practice in the unit Skills for Direct Social Work Practice. Students continue to use strength-based, solution-focused, narrative and other relevant approaches for conceptualising their direct practice assessments and interventions within an overall framework of anti-oppressive social work practice. Classes include both theoretical and evidence-based practice of real-life case studies involving individuals and families. The content assists students to integrate new learning with their established knowledge and practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Articulate strengths-based assessment and intervention in social work practice;
Present, analyse and critique examples of direct social work practice with individuals and /or families from placement and/or place of work;
Initiate and mediate group discussion of examples of direct social work practice with individuals and /or families, their placement and/or place of work;
Reflect critically on social work practice, utilising peer feedback, consultation with teaching staff, personal awareness and theoretical input; and
Integrate and further develop existing interpersonal and communication skills for the purpose of assessment and intervention in casework practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%

Cultural Genogram and critical reflection (1000 words)

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%

Advanced Care Plan (Role Play) and critical reflection (1000 words)

Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 40%

Case study analysis and critical reflection (2000 words)

To gain a pass in this unit students must meet the attendance requirements described below and attempt and submit all assessment tasks. Each assessment task covers discrete areas of knowledge and skill required for the successful completion of social work course.

Attendance requirements

Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS) 2020 require students to complete a minimum of 140 hours (20 days) face-to-face classroom-based learning, the focus of which is professional practice skills. To meet this standard, attendance in this unit is compulsory. Students attending less than 90% of classes in this unit, will be awarded a fail grade due to not meeting the attendance requirement and will be required to repeat the unit. A minimum attendance requirement of 80% is acceptable in situations where a student has been granted special consideration for class absences.