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SOWK28001 Understanding Social Work: Foundational Knowledge and Skills for Practice

Understanding Social Work: Foundational Knowledge and Skills for Practice

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Overview

This unit introduces the complex history and foundations of the social work profession in Australia, emphasising its impact on the purpose, values, theory, identity and practice of social work. You will critically examine the theoretical frameworks and historical trends that have shaped the profession and the competing tensions and power dynamics that influence various social work practice contexts. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of social work values and ethics, focusing on how they are conveyed through professional communication. You will develop interpersonal communication skills essential for building effective and collaborative working relationships across diverse practice contexts, aiming to achieve positive outcomes. The unit emphasises critically evaluating and reflecting on culturally safe and responsive communication strategies and skills when working with First Nation peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Throughout the unit, you will engage in critical self-reflection to enhance your self-awareness and manage your use of self in interactions with others. Reflective practice will support your professional growth and improve your capacity to work empathetically and ethically in various social work settings.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate

Unit Level: Level 8

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 10

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).