Field Education 1

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

1. Exhibit the values and ethics of social work as an integral part of their practice;
2. Appraise the organisation’s legal and political context within the human services field;
3. Analyse the legislation and social policies that influence the field of practice;
4. Articulate the theories and methods relevant to practice and reflect critically upon their use and application;
5. Exemplify the interpersonal and communication skills required to communicate and work effectively with others;
6. Plan and present a learning plan in accordance with the AASW Practice Standards for application within the particular field of placement;
7. Critically reflect on practice while engaged in field placement and in professional supervision;
8. Exhibit and apply a range of specific social work assessment, intervention and referral skills and knowledge appropriate to the particular field of placement;
9. Locate and critically analyse research knowledge, methods and application appropriate to social work practice and field placement setting; and
10. Interpret and adapt knowledge of cultural diversity in order to work in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner in a social work context.