| K1 | <p>Demonstrate understanding of the context of Social Work practice – including the role and responsibilities of the Social Worker and the role and function of the agency within service network.</p> |
| K2 | <p>Demonstrate understanding of the implications of current government policy, social, political, cultural and legal issues for service users and agencies in a practice setting.</p> |
| K3 | <p>Identify and apply theories and practices relevant to service delivery in the placement agency context.</p> |
| K4 | <p>Compare and contrast micro and macro approaches for addressing service user needs and issues outlining alternative approaches within the placement context.</p> |
| K5 | <p>Develop an awareness of their own personal, cultural and political values, and demonstrates the ways these may impact on practice.</p> |
| K6 | <p>Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of ethical practice, practice standards, professional code of ethics, social work values and its application to the placement context.</p> |
| K7 | <p>Identify and apply knowledge of organizational policies and procedures in the placement setting</p> |
| S1 | <p>Demonstrate social work skills in engagement, assessment, planning interventions, referral and evaluation using a range of social work theories in a number of practice areas, including case work, community development, project development and research.</p> |
| S2 | <p>Demonstrate skills by reflecting on personal/professional knowledge using reflective practice in supervision.</p> |
| S3 | <p>Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, including the use of a variety of culturally sensitive communication skills.</p> |
| S4 | <p>Compare and contrast micro and macro approaches for addressing service user needs and issues outlining alternative approaches within the placement context</p> |
| S5 | <p>Prepare professional written material as needed for placement activities in accordance with agency policy which may include emails, letters, assessments and reports.</p> |
| S6 | <p>Demonstrate organizational skills, including time management, planning and ability to prioritize tasks.</p> |
| S7 | <p>Work effectively in teams with multidisciplinary and multi-agency context.</p> |
| A1 | <p>Utilize and apply reflective practice and critical reflection approaches during professional supervision.</p> |
| A2 | <p>Demonstrate responsibility and commitment for self-directed professional learning and development, including identifying own professional strengths and areas for further development.</p> |
| A3 | <p>Participate actively in the integration of social work theories into practice by engaging in skill development workshops, simulation activities and other exercises to develop and integrate their professional knowledge and skills as needed.</p> |