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SWU301: Practice Placement (100 days)
| Module Title | Practice Placement (100 days) |
|---|---|
| Module Code | SWU301 |
| Module Tutor | Andrea Collins |
| School | Institute of Education and Public Services |
| CAT Points | 60 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass SWU102 and pass SWU103 and pass SWU105 and pass SWU106 and pass SWU108 and pass SWU109 and pass SWU201 and pass SWU202 and pass SWU203 and pass SWU204 and pass SWU206 and pass SWU207 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Restricted to students on BSc (Hons) Social Work and Students must have satisfactory enhanced CRB check |
| Brief Description | This double module represents 100 day work placement. Social work students are expected to familiarise themselves with the work and processes of the approved agency in which they are placed. Students are expected to work within the framework of the profession’s Code of Conduct and National Occupational Standards. The students undertake work with the supervision of a practice assessor. In addition to the module descriptor and guide a comprehensive handbook supports this module together with Moodle for students and a separate Moodle resource for practice assessors. Placements are also supported with a series of workshops and regular visits from University tutors. Aspects of the assessment include a portfolio and case study. Both elements are non compensatory. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module takes place in university and in approved placement agencies. A practice placement, during which students will familiarise themselves with the agency, its roles and tasks, and then begin to carry out its work under the supervision of a practice assessor. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students should be able to: a) Demonstrate competence as a ‘beginning practitioner’ against the full range of the National Occupational Standards for Social Work b) Analyse and evaluate their own practice using appropriate theoretical frameworks c) Exercise the statutory powers of a social work agency competently and in a manner that does not stigmatise or oppress ii. Skills There will be an emphasis on the development of skills in: a) communication b) reflection c) group work d) relationships f) making good use of supervision and professional guidance g) assessment h) care planning and management i) methods of intervention j) the management of risk |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | 1. Learning at university uses a range of methods including lectures, presentations by service users and practitioners, case studies, small group seminars and presentations. This learning takes place during induction days and a series of recall days when students return to university from placement. 2. The students attend placement full- time and learn through supervised practice, with teaching in placement, learning from feedback from observed practice and discussion in supervision. |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Standard: 9000 words or equivalent 002: 0% Coursework: Portfolio |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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