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<p>This unit provides students with their first supervised social work placement experience in an approved practice setting. Building on prerequisite coursework and preparatory learning activities, students will complete a minimum of 500 hours of placement, engaging in authentic social work practice within real-world organisational and community contexts.</p>
<p>Through participation in practice-based activities, regular professional supervision, and ongoing feedback, students will progressively develop foundational social work knowledge, values and skills. Placement learning supports the development of effective communication, engagement, assessment, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice, while fostering the growth of a professional social work identity.</p>
<p>Social Work Placement 1 is undertaken concurrently with an integrative learning unit that supports students to critically reflect on and make meaning from their placement experiences. Through structured reflection, peer learning, and collaborative discussion, students will strengthen their ability to integrate social work theory, professional values, and practice, preparing them for increasingly complex professional roles.</p>
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<p><strong>Topics may include:</strong></p>
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<li>Preparation for placement and expectations of professional practice in real-world settings.</li>
<li>Engagement in a minimum of 500 hours of supervised placement in an approved practice setting.</li>
<li>Application of social work knowledge and skills in practice contexts.</li>
<li>Development of professional identity through real-world practice experiences.</li>
<li>Participation in practice tasks aligned with individual learning goals.</li>
<li>Integration of theory and practice through concurrent learning and reflection.</li>
<li>Use of supervision and feedback to support learning and professional growth.</li>
<li>Development of foundational practice capabilities, including communication, assessment, and critical thinking.</li>
<li>Engagement in critical reflection to enhance practice understanding and self-awareness.</li>
<li>Participation in an integrative learning unit to support synthesis of placement experiences and theoretical knowledge.</li>
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<p>This unit provides students with their first supervised social work placement experience in an approved practice setting. Building on prerequisite coursework and preparatory learning activities, students will complete a minimum of 500 hours of placement, engaging in authentic social work practice within real-world organisational and community contexts.</p> <p>Through participation in practice-based activities, regular professional supervision, and ongoing feedback, students will progressively develop foundational social work knowledge, values and skills. Placement learning supports the development of effective communication, engagement, assessment, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice, while fostering the growth of a professional social work identity.</p> <p>Social Work Placement 1 is undertaken concurrently with an integrative learning unit that supports students to critically reflect on and make meaning from their placement experiences. Through structured reflection, peer learning, and collaborative discussion, students will strengthen their ability to integrate social work theory, professional values, and practice, preparing them for increasingly complex professional roles.</p>
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<p><strong>Topics may include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Preparation for placement and expectations of professional practice in real-world settings.</li> <li>Engagement in a minimum of 500 hours of supervised placement in an approved practice setting.</li> <li>Application of social work knowledge and skills in practice contexts.</li> <li>Development of professional identity through real-world practice experiences.</li> <li>Participation in practice tasks aligned with individual learning goals.</li> <li>Integration of theory and practice through concurrent learning and reflection.</li> <li>Use of supervision and feedback to support learning and professional growth.</li> <li>Development of foundational practice capabilities, including communication, assessment, and critical thinking.</li> <li>Engagement in critical reflection to enhance practice understanding and self-awareness.</li> <li>Participation in an integrative learning unit to support synthesis of placement experiences and theoretical knowledge.</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Social Work, Community & Human Services
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
090501 - Social Work
Offering:
<p><strong>Spring Semester</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
500
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/mswpg7116">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=MSWPG7102" target="_blank">MSWPG7102</a></p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=MSWPG7117" target="_blank">MSWPG7117</a></p>
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Demonstrate understanding of reflective practice via examination of personal and professional values that influence practice, identifying ethical dilemmas arising from one’s own positioning as a beginning practitioner.</p>
K2
<p>Demonstrate the capacity to work with increasing autonomy and professional responsibility.</p>
K3
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of ethical practice, practice standards, professional codes of ethics, social work values and the application of these to the placement context.</p>
K4
<p>Identify and apply knowledge of organizational policies and procedures in the placement setting.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate social work skills in engagement, assessment, intervention planning, referral and evaluation, using a range of social work theories.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, including culturally sensitive communication.</p>
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<p>Prepare professional written material as needed for placement activities in accordance with agency policy.</p>
S4
<p>Demonstrate organizational skills, including time management, planning and the ability to prioritize tasks.</p>
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<p>Work effectively in teams.</p>
A1
<p>Participate in professional supervision applying reflective approaches to enhance practice knowledge and skills, and demonstrate professional accountability.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate responsibility for self-directed professional learning and development, including identifying one's own professional strengths and areas for further development.</p>
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<p>Complete activities aimed at integrating and developing professional knowledge and identity.</p>
<p>Placement Portfolio</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K3, A2
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<p>Complete a learning plan demonstrating successful achievement of all required placement learning outcomes.</p>
<p>Learning Plan</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2
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<p>Successful completion of 500 hours of practical experience.</p>
<p>Placement (Hurdle)</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Social Work, Community & Human Services
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
090501 - Social Work
Offering:
<p><strong>Spring Semester</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
500
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/mswpg7116">View unit fees</a>
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