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SCWK3011: Professional Practice B
2026 unit information
The unit of study will explore social work practice and aims to develop the capability of students to practise skills needed in the field. Through simulation activities, students will have the opportunity to apply social work skills, knowledge, ethics and values in a complex professional setting. Students will further develop critical and professional written and verbal skills needed in working effectively with individuals and groups.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Social Work |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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96 credit points including SCWK2006 and SCWK2007 and SCWK2008 and SCWK2009 and SCWK2010 and SCWK2011 |
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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. Understand social work ethics and practice in contemporary contexts.
- LO2. Apply critical reflection skills and demonstrate application of these skills in classroom acitvities and assessment tasks.
- LO3. Synthesise professional communication skills(interpersonal and written) in social work settings.
- LO4. Demonstrate social work skills in working with individuals and groups.
- LO5. Demonstrate understanding of the role of social work in working with colleagues in multidisciplinary contexts.
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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