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This unit 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.
This unit will introduce students to the theories and methodologies of social work practice, as it pertains to advanced interpersonal skills, assessment, and counselling. Students will be introduced to the concept of professionalism and the characteristics of ethical practice. They will apply reflective and ethical thinking to their practice, and demonstrate practice skills in an interpersonal interview scenario.
Student undertaking this unit in Off-Campus mode must attend the 5-day Residential on the Bunbury campus as requirement of completing this unit.
Students must pass 240 credit points
Unit was previously coded SWK3111
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
On Campus: Lectures, workshops based tutorials, role plays, DVD case studies of interventions, and student presentations and/or skills demonstration. Off Campus: Online tutition and a 1-week on campus residential. Social work practitioners are used to co-assess the Skills Demonstration assessment.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Minor paper | 20% |
| Viva | Reflection on skills demonstration | 40% |
| Test | Skills Demonstration | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Minor paper | 20% |
| Viva | Reflection on skills demonstration | 40% |
| Test | Skills demonstration | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit 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.
This unit will introduce students to the theories and methodologies of social work practice, as it pertains to advanced interpersonal skills, assessment, and counselling. Students will be introduced to the concept of professionalism and the characteristics of ethical practice. They will apply reflective and ethical thinking to their practice, and demonstrate practice skills in an interpersonal interview scenario.
Student undertaking this unit in Off-Campus mode must attend the 5-day Residential on the Bunbury campus as requirement of completing this unit.
Students must pass 240 credit points
Unit was previously coded SWK3111
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
On Campus: Lectures, workshops based tutorials, role plays, DVD case studies of interventions, and student presentations and/or skills demonstration. Off Campus: Online tutition and a 1-week on campus residential. Social work practitioners are used to co-assess the Skills Demonstration assessment.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Minor paper | 20% |
| Viva | Reflection on skills demonstration | 40% |
| Test | Skills Demonstration | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Minor paper | 20% |
| Viva | Reflection on skills demonstration | 40% |
| Test | Skills demonstration | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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