2801 (v.7) SW 262 - Fieldwork Practice 1

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Area:	Department of Social Work and Social Policy
Credits:	100.0
Contact Hours:	38.0
Seminar:	1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly
Fieldwork:	1 x 37 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1635 (v.9) SW 121 - Introduction to Welfare or any previous version AND 1638 (v.7) Behavioural Science 171 or any previous version AND 2798 (v.8) SW 221 - Practice Models 2 or any previous version AND 10016 (v.5) SW 231- Statutory Work or any previous version
Syllabus:	After a campus based two week orientation, a field placement of five days per week for 14 weeks (70 days) in a social work agency under the supervision of an approved field instructor. Students are expected to relate social work theory to practice situations, and to develop a variety of social work competencies, primarily relating to direct service with individuals, families and small groups.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion on of unit, students will have- Articulated an understanding of purpose and role of the placement organisation and its relationship to the broader social, economic and political context: and critically analysed the organisation'srole from a number of perspectives. Identified the appropriate function and role of the social worker within the placement organisation and utilised this understanding in participating in social work service provision. Identified and applied social work theories and theoretical perspectives from social theories generally in practice situations. Developed and implemented a plan of social work intervention. Demonstrated at a beginning level core social work skills with particular reference to working with individuals, families and small groups, including interpersonal/communication skills, advocacy and negotiation skills, assessment referral, termination and evaluation skills, planning and administration skills, writing and recording skills and teamwork skills. Located and utilised community resources relevant to client support systems and needs.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Alston, A. and McKinnon, J. (2001), Social Work, Fields of Practice, South Melbourne, Oxford University Press. Ife, J. (1997), Rethinking Social Work: Towards Critical Practice. South Melbourne, Addison Wesley Longman. O'Connor, I., Wilson, J. and Settlerlund, D. (1998), Social Work and Welfare Practice (third edition). Melbourne, Longman. Payne, M. (1997), Modern Social Work Theory (second edition). London, Macmillan. Pease, B. and Fook, J. (1999), Transforming Social Work Practice: Postmodern critical perspectives. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Trotter, C. (1999), Working with Involuntary Client: A guide to practice. Sydney, Allen and Unwin.
Unit Texts:	School of Social Work and Social Policy. (2001), Field Education Manual. Bentley, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Curtin University of Technology.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Summer Period Y     2004 Esperance Community College Semester 2 Y