Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit builds on previous learning in social work knowledge and practice gained from SWSP5306 Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander knowledges & Practices for Social Work, SWSP5631 Social Work Methods 2: Theory for Practice Working with People, SWSP5309 Field Education 1: First Placement and SWSP5301 Foundations of Social Work Thinking & Identity, SWSP5630 Social Work Methods 1: Introduction to Psychosocial Theory. It enhances practical skills for counselling in various settings in social work practice. Students learn appropriate consultative processes, to think and work with cultural sensitivity, the importance of critical reflection, and how to be accountable for the ethical decisions they make.
The aim of the unit is to assist students to explore subjects related to trauma, loss and grief. The unit develops and increases students' understanding of a range of the effective therapeutic and social work approaches and models they are likely to encounter in their profession. It develops an understanding of trauma- informed therapy and increases students' understanding of the importance of providing the most appropriate and best timed intervention to different clients in different contexts. The unit will integrate evidence based frameworks to counselling process.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse the impact of trauma, loss and grief on the human condition; (2) demonstrate ethical decision making skills in social work practice; (3) analyse counselling knowledge and skills required in social work practice; (4) develop personal perspective on the various counselling frameworks; (5) analyse personal perspectives in relation to diversity; and (6) demonstrate professional attitudes, workplace behaviours and communication skills appropriate to the profession of social work.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments; (2) case studies; (3) blog post; and (4) professional behaviour assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the professional behaviour assessment component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Antonia Hendrick
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- SWSP5306 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges and Practices for Social Work (ID 4022)
, SWSP5631 Social Work Methods 2: Theory for Practice - Working with People (ID 4037)
, SWSP5309 Field Education 1: First Placement (ID 4023)
, SWSP5301 Foundations of Social Work Thinking and Identity (ID 4021)
and SWSP5630 Social Work Methods 1: Introduction to Psychosocial Theory (ID 4036)
- Contact hours
- 6 hours per week x 6 weeks
- Note
- This unit does not fall into the standard University semesters and thus has non-standard withdrawal and census deadlines. Contact Student Administration for more information.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.