Available in 2024
Course code

SWRK4300

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

The final year of the social work degree builds on learning from the three previous years of study in the BSW program. This course focuses on advanced theory and practice issues with a focus on interpersonal intervention skills relating to individual, group and community practice.A compulsory attendance of 80% is a course requirement for SWRK4300 to fulfil Australian Association of Social Workers accreditation requirements for 12317 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) students.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Formulate an advanced awareness of their own values, interpersonal skills and ability to align these with professional practice.

2. Demonstrate a high level of effective communication in a range of contexts, presenting information clearly, concisely and in a balanced and constructive way.

3. Generate a critical understanding of the application of the AASW Code of ethics.

4. Apply advanced knowledge from a range of theoretical frameworks, to work with communities and people.


Content

  • Skills in critical anti-oppressive and strengths base direct practice
  • Skills in engagement, assessment and the formulation/practice of responses
  • Skills in working with people with mental health issues
  • Skills in working with grief and loss issues
  • Skills in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Skills in working with diverse populations
  • Other practice models, approaches and frameworks used in direct social work practice

Review of Progress

This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.

Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.


Requisite

To enrol in this course students must be active in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [12317], and have successfully completed SWRK3002, SWRK3300, SWRK4500 and have successfully completed or be concurrently enrolled in SWRK4009.


Assumed knowledge

SWRK3002 and SWRK3300


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Written assignment 1

Written Assignment: Written assignment 2

Practical Demonstration: Skills assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
  • 1hr large group lecture + 2hr small workshop
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 days per week for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
  • Interpersonal Skill Assessment Week 13. See Canvas for interview schedule.
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 days per week for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
  • Interpersonal Skill Assessment Week 13. See Canvas for interview schedule.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
  • 1hr large group lecture + 2hr small workshop
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 days per week for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
  • Interpersonal Skill Assessment Week 13. See Canvas for interview schedule.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline