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<p>Field education provides an opportunity for the student to apply the “academic content” from other units studied in a direct practice context. Students are assisted in learning the skills required for effective community and human services practice as field education provides experiences that allow the student to make the transition from “knowing what” to “knowing how”. Students will complete 20 days or 150 hours of supervised fieldwork practice in an approved human services agency.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Field education provides an opportunity for the student to apply the “academic content” from other units studied in a direct practice context. Students are assisted in learning the skills required for effective community and human services practice as field education provides experiences that allow the student to make the transition from “knowing what” to “knowing how”. Students will complete 20 days or 150 hours of supervised fieldwork practice in an approved human services agency.</p>
Unit content
<p>• Placement expectations and responsibilities • Professional supervision • Use of learning contracts</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Social Work, Community & Human Services
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/chsug2102">090515 - Welfare Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
150
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BSWUG1001" target="_blank">BSWUG1001</a>" / "CHSUG1001" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CHSUG1002" target="_blank">CHSUG1002</a>" / "WELRO1001" / "WELSI1003"</p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CHSUG2101" target="_blank">CHSUG2101</a>"</p>
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "CHSUG2002" / "WELSI2104"</p>
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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K1
<p>Explore the context of welfare practice, including the role and function of the placement agency, and the staff within the agency.</p>
K2
<p>Integrate theory and appropriate research into practice in an agency context.</p>
K3
<p>Understand different styles and modes of professional practice, including the role(s) and responsibilities of the welfare professional, and the specific knowledge and skills required for this setting.</p>
K4
<p>Acquire a strong knowledge of field of practice.</p>
K5
<p>Utilise an ethical decision-making framework when dealing with ethical issues.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate a high level of appropriate communication skills.</p>
S2
<p>Develop knowledge of assessment skills and identify issues to be addressed in working with individuals, groups, families or communities under supervision.</p>
S3
<p>Critically reflect on the developing professional identity.</p>
S4
<p>Keep appropriate records in accordance with agency policy and professional obligations.</p>
S5
<p>Identify and practise self-protective strategies when working in potentially dangerous or stress inducing situations.</p>
A1
<p>Complete the practicum with a level of skills, knowledge and competence consistent with a newly qualified worker.</p>
A2
<p>Work collaboratively with other professionals, service providers and servicers/consumers.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Achieve the standards of practice expected at final year level in relation to the individual learning contract</p>
<p>Learning Contract: Field Education Learning Plan and Assessment Report and Supervisor Report)</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Social Work, Community & Human Services
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/chsug2102">090515 - Welfare Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
150
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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