| K1 | <p>Identify key theoretical models/frameworks that inform micro-level social work practice;</p> |
| K2 | <p>Develop knowledge of the complex interplay between ethics, values, social work professional codes and social work practice (with a particular focus at the interpersonal level);</p> |
| K3 | <p>Distinguish and apply appropriate interpersonal communication skills which inform and underpin social work practice in diverse contexts, including poverty, homelessness and mental health;</p> |
| K4 | <p>Explore the range of social work processes involved in micro-practice, namely engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation;</p> |
| K5 | <p>Recognise structural factors and other contextual and cultural factors when providing social work services and;</p> |
| K6 | <p>Determine appropriate practice interventions and develop skills in micro-counselling, case planning and advocacy in diverse contexts.</p> |
| S1 | <p>Develop knowledge of theoretical models/frameworks that inform micro-level social work practice;</p> |
| S2 | <p>Use appropriate communication and interpersonal skills;</p> |
| S3 | <p>Apply a range of appropriate micro-practice skills to case scenarios which reflect the diversity of social work clients;</p> |
| S4 | <p>Conduct an initial assessment and plan and evaluate the most appropriate intervention/s;</p> |
| S5 | <p>Facilitate an effective counselling session with an individual client;</p> |
| S6 | <p>Demonstrate an increased capacity for self-awareness and critical reflection about own values, as well as interpersonal communication skills and;</p> |
| S7 | <p>Recognise ethical dilemmas that may arise in the context of social work practice, and develop a range of strategies to effectively address them in a way which is reflective of Social Work ethical standards and values.</p> |
| A1 | <p>Explain appropriate theoretical models/frameworks of social work micro-practice and apply them to simulated settings;</p> |
| A2 | <p>Engage with clients and peers in a collegiate and collaborative manner which reflects core social work values and;</p> |
| A3 | <p>Develop an understanding of structural and other contextual factors and consider personal problems within a social and political context.</p> |