WS3503 - Field Education 1

Credit points:	09
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Available to level 3 BSW and BCW students.

Students will undertake a 13 week block placement with an accredited social work supervisor. This provides the foundation for further theoretical, empirical and applied study. Placement preparation workshops will be held prior to placement beginning.

Learning Outcomes

• to develop a knowledge of the variety and range of different types of social work practice;
• to develop an understanding of the role of a professional social worker;
• to develop an understanding of the workings of welfare/community organisations and the interrelationships of such organisations;
• to develop and integrate knowledge and skills in generic practice;
• to develop the practice skills of a social worker;
• to promote an understanding of the organisational and political context of social work practice.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products.

Prerequisites:	WS2014 WS2019 WS2510 WS2511 WS2512 WS2513 or permission of Head of School
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	WS3502

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Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.