WS3027 - Working in Child and Family Welfare

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Social Work & Community Welfare

Available to BSW and BSW students only or by permission of Head of School

This subject is intended for students seeking a career in child and family welfare. It introduces students to the major theoretical perspectives and highlights the contested nature of the knowledge claims. The subject examines the organisational context, with a strong emphasis on the statutory framework for practice. It aims to assist students to develop the skills necessary for ethical, reflective and effective practice in the field.

Learning Outcomes

• develop a thorough knowledge of current key issues and concerns in child protection practice, the major theoretical perspectives characterising child protection practice, the various organisational contexts of child protection practice, relevant policy developments and the impact of policy on practice in this field;
• demonstrate a critical awareness of the legal, ethical and moral dimensions of child protection practice in a range of organisational and cultural contexts;
• become familiar with the principles of assessment, intervention and case management as key stages of child protection processes.

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 speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

Must have the approval of Head of School

Availabilities
External, Study Period 11
Census Date 14-Dec-2007
Coordinator:	Dr Debra Miles
Lecturer:	Ms Ines Zuchowski.
Method of Delivery:	CDROM
Assessment:	assignments (40%); (60%).

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.