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Course Information

Bachelor of Social Work

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code K41

This course provides a professional education in the field of social work. It develops the students' ability to work within a complex, uncertain and contested social work practice environment by developing their professional competencies. Students undertake studies in social work theory and practice, research, politics, policy, law, and ethics, with particular reference to the relevance of this knowledge to practise in regional, rural and remote settings. The curriculum is designed to develop social workers who are able to understand and meet the Practice Standards for Social Workers (AASW, 2013).

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Clinical or professional work placement Requirement

Students are required to undertake two 14-week social work field placements.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline coherent knowledge of the role and value of social work in addressing social inequalities to build sustainable communities through a variety of social work practices which are informed by human rights values and social justice.
2. Communicate social work knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
3. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and social work practice development, including reflective thinking skills and innovative practice through continued professional development.
4. Demonstrate interpersonal skills, global outlook and cultural awareness when collaborating in professional settings and with culturally diverse groups, including Indigenous cultural competence.
5. Think creatively to apply social work knowledge effectively in practice with individuals, groups and communities in diverse contexts.
6. Use critical thinking to explore knowledge of human behaviour and society, as well as social, cultural, political, legal, economic and global contexts of social work practice to generate and evaluate complex ideas.
7. Use digital technologies and information literacy to evaluate relevant research knowledge which informs decision making in social work practice.
8. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social work professional values and ethics in decision making in a socially sustainable way.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Membership

Students can apply for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates are eligible for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Admission requirements

Academic standard for the following admission pathways:

• ATAR
• Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma
• Experienced Based Entry (where accepted)
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test
• University Preparation Course
• Indigenous University Orientation Course

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• South West (Bunbury): Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Students who elect to study online will be required to attend on-campus activities for a minimum of 5 days per semester in order to meet the accreditation requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Course Coordinator

Ms Rebecca Louise BURNS

Course Structure

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.