Unit details
Prerequisites
288 credit points of core ABSW Bachelor of Social Work (first, second and third year units).
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Negotiate and validate a plan for professional learning consistent with the placement context of practice and aligned to AASW Graduate Practice Standards and Attributes (2019); | ||
2. | Practice according to social work values, ethics and knowledge in alignment with the AASW Code of Ethics (2010) and AASW Graduate Practice Standards and Attributes (2019); | ||
3. | Exemplify cultural responsiveness, sensitivity and inclusive practice and promote the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their cultures; | ||
4. | Use a broad range of professional communication skills to build and foster collaborative, inclusive and respectful relationships with a diverse range of individuals, groups, colleagues and communities; | ||
5. | Demonstrate intellectual independence through the application of critical thought and judgement in social work practice; | ||
6. | Identify and effectively engage with ethical dilemmas and issues arising in practice; and | ||
7. | Demonstrate an understanding of the role of research and evaluation in generating new knowledge for practice. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Exercise | Plan for professional learning | Pass/Fail |
Practicum | Mid-placement assessment | Pass/Fail |
Practicum | Final placement assessment | Pass/Fail |
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