Working in Human Services Organisations

Unit code:ASW1000Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

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

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit of study introduces students to key dimensions of human service organisations. A range of theoretical models from different disciplinary perspectives are presented and critically examined from the viewpoints of key stakeholders including workers, service users, managers, funding bodies and policy makers. A focus on the organisational context of professional practice in the human services contributes to students' preparation for their future inter-professional practice.

Learning Outcomes

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

Explore and discuss professional practice in human service organisations;
Identify and discuss the dilemmas and tensions facing workers in human service organisations;
Demonstrate an understanding of key organisational concepts and frameworks; and
Articulate the links between organisational theory and practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project | Grade: 20%

Video Interview Project – individual (equivalent to 600 words)

Assessment type: Report | Grade: 40%

Write a detailed reflective report drawing on unit content and learnings - individual (equivalent to 1200 words)

Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 40%

Inter-professional Team Presentation (equivalent to 1200 words)

To gain a pass in this unit students must attain a minimum overall grade of 50% and attempt and submit all assessment tasks. Each assessment task covers discrete areas of knowledge and skill required for the successful completion of the unit.