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SCWK2011: Professional Practice A
2025 unit information
In this unit, student will be introduced to key theoretical and practice concepts and approached in social work. Students will develop foundational interpersonal and practice oriented written communication skills including case notes and report writing. Micro skills in social work practice will be explored to support the development of listening, interviewing techniques, professional boundaries, confidentiality, rapport building and empathy. Students will connect the role of social work skills, values and ethics within a broader social justice framework.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Social Work |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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36 credit points including (SCWK1001 and SCWK1002) and (SCLG1001 and SCLG1002) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate foundation micro skills in social work practice
- LO2. Understand key ethical frameworks and scenarios in direct social work practice
- LO3. Understand the role of the social work profession in a range of practice contexts
- LO4. Apply key social work skills and knowledge
- LO5. Reflect on the importance of professional practice skills in social work
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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