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School of Arts and Humanities Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Social Science: Human Services Professional Placement Manual SWK3116 – Field Placement 1 SWK4116 – Field Placement 2 SWK5115 – Field Placement Honours

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Edith Cowan University (ECU) is committed to reconciliation and recognizes and respects the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples communities, cultures and histories. ECU acknowledges and respect the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. ECU acknowledges and respects its continuing association with Nyoongar people, the traditional custodians of the land upon which its campuses stand.

Welcome to Field Placement at Edith Cowan University (ECU), as a Bachelor of Social Work/ Social Science student. I am excited for the learning and growth you will undergo over the time of your Field Placement experience. We have put together this manual with information and guidelines about the requirements of your Field Placement, Australian Association of Social workers (AASW) accreditation and the assessment process for the units; it is important that you familiarise yourself with this information before working with communities and professionals while on Field Placement. This Field Placement is designed for you to develop your skills as a worker in the Social Work sector, whilst providing valuable benefit to the agencies who will host you and the communities they serve. ECU are constantly striving for improvement in the student experience and the experiences of community members, so please send us feedback of this booklet and your Field Placement experience. I wish you well for this Field Placement, and your future career.

Dr Vicki Banham Dr Vicki Banham Associate Dean (Social Work, Social Science, Counselling, Youth Work) School of Arts and Humanities Edith Cowan University


Contents 1.0 Field Education Team Contacts ....................................................................................................................5

2.0 Introduction to Field Placement in Social Work ...........................................................................................6

ECU Expectations ............................................................................................................................................6

Graduate Attributes .......................................................................................................................................6

Placement Attendance and Timing ................................................................................................................7

AASW Education and Accreditation Standards ..............................................................................................8

3.0 Field Placement Unit Information ................................................................................................................9

SWK3116 Field Placement 1 ...........................................................................................................................9

SWK4116 Field Placement 2 ........................................................................................................................ 10

SWK5115 Field Placement 2: Honours ........................................................................................................ 11

4.0 Planning for Placement ............................................................................................................................. 12

Personal Preparation ................................................................................................................................... 13

Enrolment ............................................................................................................................................... 13

Student Role and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 13

Disability or Health Conditions .................................................................................................................... 13

Conflict of Interest ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Part Time Placements .................................................................................................................................. 14

Work based Placements .............................................................................................................................. 14

Rural and Remote Placements .................................................................................................................... 15

Overseas Placements .................................................................................................................................. 15

University Travel Policy ............................................................................................................................... 15

Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Emails and Social Media .............................................................................................................................. 16

5.0 Pre-Placement Checks ............................................................................................................................... 16

Placement Checks........................................................................................................................................ 16

Immunisation Requirements for Department of Health Placements ......................................................... 17

Required Documents and Forms ................................................................................................................. 17

6.0 SONIA Placement Management System ................................................................................................... 17

7.0 Placement Agency Allocation .................................................................................................................... 18

Agency Supervision ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Pre-Placement Interviews ........................................................................................................................... 19

Post Interview Notification.......................................................................................................................... 19

Agency declines to proceed with placement offer ..................................................................................... 19

Interview Declined by Student .................................................................................................................... 19

8.0 During Placement ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Daily Hours ............................................................................................................................................... 20

Public Holidays, Breaks and Leave .............................................................................................................. 20


What is not included in placement hours ................................................................................................... 20

Timesheets ............................................................................................................................................... 20

Placement Progress Meetings ..................................................................................................................... 21

Placement Progress Meeting Schedule ................................................................................................... 21

Student Presentations ............................................................................................................................. 21

Integration Sessions ................................................................................................................................ 21

9.0 Roles in Field Education............................................................................................................................. 22

Students ............................................................................................................................................... 22

Agency Supervisor ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Field Educator .............................................................................................................................................. 22

Field Education Liaison Officer (FELO) ......................................................................................................... 23

10.0 Assessments ............................................................................................................................................ 24

Recognised Prior Learning ........................................................................................................................... 24

Placement Learning ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Learning Areas ......................................................................................................................................... 24

STAR Model ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Access to the Placement Learning Record for Students ............................................................................. 25

Access to the Placement Learning Record for Agency Field Educators/ Supervisors ................................. 26

AASW Ratings for Field Placement .............................................................................................................. 26

10.0 Resolving Difficulties on Placement ........................................................................................................ 27

Solution Focused, Problem Solving Approach............................................................................................. 27

Structured Learning Plans ........................................................................................................................... 28

Unsatisfactory Grade ................................................................................................................................... 28

11.0 Field Placement Reading List ................................................................................................................... 28

12.0 Placement Schedule ................................................................................................................................ 29

13.0 Learning Development Guide .................................................................................................................. 33


1.0 Field Education Team Contacts Preferred contact is via email in the first instance. Professor Kathy Boxall Director Social Work Field Education South West Campus Bunbury Karen McDavitt Field Education Coordinator South West Campus Bunbury Jeni Henderson Field Education Officer South West Campus Bunbury Meisha Chalk Field Education Officer South West Campus Bunbury Lauren Oberski Placement Support Officer Email: [email protected] Postal address: Edith Cowan University Social Work Field Education PO Box 1712 Bunbury WA 6231 Appointments with Field Education Officers The Field Education Officers are often busy planning, visiting agencies and students, securing placements for students and are not always available. Appointments are available for self-selection in SONIA or alternatively email [email protected] with your query.

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2.0 Introduction to Field Placement in Social Work The Bachelor of Social Work is offered as a four-year undergraduate program in on-campus and off-campus modes. The content of the curriculum is designed to meet the practice and curriculum standards of the Australian Association of Social Workers. ECU’s Workplace Integrated Learning Policy promotes the opportunity for integrating theoretical learning with workplace experience. These opportunities are expected to act as a means for creating and sustaining partnerships with mutually beneficial outcomes for students, host agencies, ECU and the wider community. Field placements need to be supportive as well as challenging to provide students with opportunities to reflect on, analyse and process their practice learning. Students must undertake two field placements of 500 hours in at least two different fields of practice and agencies, with different client groups, using different methods of practice and with a different supervisor for each placement. Our program also provides a placement setting for the Bachelor of Social Science: Human Services Major. Students undertake a third year field placement equivalent to the Bachelor of Social Work third year placement. These students have to meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Social Work. ECU Expectations ECU expects students to:

• adhere to relevant professional codes of ethics. • demonstrate a high standard of honesty, integrity and social responsibility. • conduct yourself in a manner that reflects well on the University. • recognise your roles as a representative of the University, School and of your course. • represent the ECU values and mission. • meet with or communicate with your ECU mentor/supervisor/WIL coordinator as required. • ensure you do not post comments which relate to any aspect of your placement experience on

social media. • ensure you are fit for placement and will not cause harm to yourself or others by undertaking a

work placement experience. • complete all applicable forms. • provide the unit coordinator with information about your placement if you have been advised by

them to source your own placement.

Graduate Attributes Ability to communicate Clarity of written and spoken expression, including in public fora,

and through appropriate use of technology. Ability to work in teams Collaborating and contributing effectively in diverse settings.

Critical appraisal skills Planning, organising, problem solving and decision making.

Ability to generate ideas Having the courage and confidence to be creative and innovative.

Cross-cultural and international outlook

Engaging productively and harmoniously with diverse cultures.


Placement Attendance and Timing Field Placement occurs during Semester 2 for both Social Work and Social Science students. A total of 500 hours is required for each placement (1000 hours total) over a minimum of 13 weeks. Placement cannot be less than 13 weeks. Attendance is within the regular hours and days of the agency hosting the placement. Please refer to the Academic Calendar on the ECU website. *updated January 2018

Year Unit Code Unit Description 1 SWK1115

SWK1106 SWK1110 SWK1112 RPS1130 SWK1102 SWK1103 SWK1107

Social Inclusion and People with Intellectual Disabilities Psychology for Social Work Introduction to Professional Practice Introduction to Social Research Rural, Regional and Remote Community Development Philosophy, Knowledge and Ethics Culture and Daily Life Introduction to Australian Society

2 SWK2104 SWK2108 SWK2111 SWK2116 SWK2010 SWK2112 SWK2114 SWK2115

Human Behaviour and the Social Environment Addictions and Practice Aboriginal Histories of the Present Gender, Families and Professional Practice Theory and Practice for Child Protection Australian Politics and Policy Community Health and Wellbeing Human Rights and Social Justice

3 RPS3110 SWK3110 SWK3112 SWK3113 SWK3116 SWK3121

Applied Research Methods Organisational Contexts Social Work Theory and Practice 1: Advanced Interpersonal Skills Social Work and Mental Health Field Placement 1 Social Work Theory and Practice 2: A Focus on Theories

4 SWK4106 SWK4110 SWK4111 SWK4120 SWK4116 SWK4121

Social Policy Legal and Ethical Practice Social Work Theory and Practice 3: Collective Interventions Social Work Project Field Placement 2 Social Work Theory and Practice 4: Activism and Social Change

http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/dates-and-events/academic-calendar


AASW Education and Accreditation Standards The Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Social Work Program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. The way the program for Field Placement is structured is determined by the accreditation body. Students should familiarise themselves with this document. The assessment and learning outcomes for Field Placement 1 and 2 are aligned with the AASW Practice Standards, which set the benchmarks that graduates must demonstrate upon entry to professional practice and maintain throughout their professional careers. The Practice Standards provide an overview of what constitutes responsible, high-quality social work practice and what clients, employers, other professionals and the public can expect of social workers. The AASW Practice Standards stipulate the following nine core learning areas, in which social work students are to achieve proficiency. These standards have been incorporated into the Placement Learning Record (PLR) as the required Learning Areas for Social Work students to address while undertaking a field placement.

1. Values and ethics. 2. Organisational and community context. 3. Policy. 4. Use of knowledge in practice. 5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. 6. Self-learning and critical reflection. 7. Assessment and intervention skills. 8. Research. 9. Culturally sensitive practice.

AASW Scope of Practice Documents The Scope of Practice series articulates and promotes the role of professional social workers within fields of practice, and provides information about what employers and clients can expect. Students should refer to these documents to see how Social Work fits into different settings. The links to these documents can be found on the Blackboard Community sites – Field Placement Hub.


3.0 Field Placement Unit Information SWK3116 Field Placement 1 This unit is for 3rd Year Social Work and Social Science – Human Services Majors. First placements, depending on the complexity of the work and the abilities of the student, may initially involve observing other practitioners with students taking on simple tasks (e.g. minute- taking) and projects (e.g. preparation of a report, organising a meeting). The student would be expected to commence undertaking more complex tasks like managing a case, client interviews or co-facilitating groups at some stage in the placement. Prerequisites The following units must be completed with a PASS or above grade before going on placement. SWK3112 Social Work Theory and Practice 1: Advanced Interpersonal Skills SWK3110 Organisational Contexts SWK3113 Social Work and Mental Health Unit Information This unit comprises two components: a supervised Social Work practice placement (comprising of a minimum of 500 hours) and integrative academic study. Students are placed in social work organisational settings, where they practice and learn social work under the supervision of a qualified social worker. The unit enables the student to build an understanding of a particular field of practice through a structured fieldwork placement, organised and supported by academic staff. Field Placement 1 meets the standards of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) guidelines for social work field placement. Learning Outcomes

• Apply social work practice skills in the context of the agency setting. • Demonstrate an ability to effectively work in a team and organisational context. • Describe the legislative and policy context of the placement agency's work. • Effectively use supervision for professional development and learning. • Explain the interaction between person, situation and context as a function that shapes social and

individual problems. • Identify and appropriately respond to ethical considerations that arise in the course of the

placement. • Research and evaluate theoretical and empirical knowledge used in practice.

Placement Expectations During their first placement students are expected to develop:

• A basic understanding of agency function processes and structure. • A beginning ability to interact with clients and respond to basic needs and requests. • Knowledge and awareness of confidentiality and duty of care responsibilities. • Awareness of legislation as a base for human service work. • A developing knowledge of the AASW Practice Standards (2013) and Code of Ethics (2010). • An understanding of general sociological and psychological theories. • An understanding of some basic social work theories informing practice. • Some social work practice tools such as case notes and research. • An awareness of the importance of networking with professional colleagues. • An ability to initiate and engage colleagues to build supportive relationships. • An awareness of the need to take care of self and ensure safety. • An ability to negotiate with the supervisor in a professionally appropriate way. • A beginning concept of themselves as a social worker. • Understanding of rural, remote and regional issues and their impact on practice.


• Knowledge of simple group work theory and community development models. • An ability to initiate and conduct basic research. • Build a beginning capacity to reflect on practice.

SWK4116 Field Placement 2 This unit is for 4th year Social Work Students only. Second placement students need to be provided with opportunities to test themselves in areas where they will be challenged, e.g. co-facilitating groups, undertaking complex casework, taking responsibility for projects, etc. They should be able to analyse situations and provide thoughtful professional feedback. Second placement students should have the ability to work independently and take initiative. Prerequisites The following units must be completed with a PASS or above grade before going on placement. SWK3116 Field Placement 1 SWK4111 Social Work Theory and Practice 3: Collective Interventions SWK4106 Social Policy OR SWK4110 Legal and Ethical Practice Unit Information Field Placement 2 comprises of two components: a supervised Social Work practice placement of 500 hours and academic study. This unit addresses the accreditation and practice standards of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Students demonstrate their integration of academic study within the context of participation in a professional community of practice. Student learning builds on and consolidates practice skills and knowledge from a previous placement or work experience. Student skills, knowledge and values for social work practice are further developed through the use of professional supervision on placement, formal integration sessions and support as required from the ECU Field Education Team. Learning Outcomes

• Apply and critique theoretical and empirical knowledge used in practice. • Apply social work practice skills in the context of the agency setting. • Appraise the legislative and policy context of the placement agency's work. • Demonstrate an ability to effectively work in a team and organisational context. • Effectively use supervision to enable self-monitoring, self-regulation and reflection for professional

development and learning. • Explain the interaction between person, situation and context as a function that shapes social and

individual problems. • Formulate and apply professional judgement in the context of ethical dilemmas that arise in the

course of the placement.


Placement Expectations During their second placement students are expected to be able to undertake learning tasks almost equivalent to that of a graduate social worker that is:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of the agency and its context. • Take on generic casework and projects with support. • Analyse macro and micro practice issues. • Demonstrate a high level of clinical skills in relation to client interactions. • Engage in the supervisory relationship as an independent and reflective learner. • Manage contestation and conflict in a professionally appropriate way. • Advocate and lobby on behalf of clients. • Represent needs in an appropriate and respectful way. • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social policy. • Display competent research skills. • Utilise knowledge and understanding of social work theories and apply to practice. • Demonstrate an on-going commitment to self as an active professional learner. • Demonstrate professional confidence in social work skills and knowledge. • Have sound knowledge of the AASW Practice Standards and Code of Ethics.

SWK5115 Field Placement 2: Honours This unit is for 4th year Social Work Students only. Prerequisites Students must pass 1 unit from either SWK5110 or SWK5111 Unit Information Field Placement 2 comprises of two components: a supervised Social Work practice placement of 500 hours and academic study. This unit addresses the accreditation and practice standards of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Students demonstrate their integration of academic study within the context of participation in a professional community of practice. Student learning builds on and consolidates practice skills and knowledge from a previous placement or work experience. Student skills, knowledge and values for social work practice are further developed through the use of professional supervision on placement, formal integration sessions and support as required from the ECU Field Education Team. Learning Outcomes

• Apply and critique theoretical and empirical knowledge used in practice. • Apply social work practice and research skills in the context of the agency setting. • Appraise the legislative and policy context of the placement agency's work. • Demonstrate an ability to effectively work in a team and organisational context. • Effectively use research to conduct research. • Effectively use supervision to enable self-monitoring, self-regulation and reflection for professional

development and learning. • Explain the interaction between person, situation and context as a function that shapes social and

individual problems. • Formulate and apply professional judgement in the context of ethical dilemmas that arise in the

course of the placement. Structure Students undertaking the Honours program will attend placement full-time for the first 4 weeks. In the following weeks, until completion of placement students will attend their placement agency 4 days per week plus students will undertake 1 day per week of independent study on their Honours project.


4.0 Planning for Placement

Placement Preparation

Review your personal capacity to complete a 500 hour placment

Review the placement website

Enrol in the placement unit as early as possible & check your address details are correct

Obtain required checks and upload to SONIA

Complete Student Placement Form in SONIA

Update web browser and become familiar with using SONIA

Keep an eye out for 'Placement Update' the newsletter to keep you informed

Agency Allocation

Your placement agency allocation details are made available via SONIA

Make contact with the agency via email to arrange your pre-placement interview

Research the agency to gain insight to the agency setting

Be prepared!

What next?

Attend your interview

Interview outcome will be available via SONIA

Commence as per scheduled date

Follow schedule in the back of this manual

Ensure regular interaction via Blackboard

Engage with Placement Learning Record

Keep a record of placement hours

Arrange times for placement progress meetings

Almost done!

Ensure assessments are complete

Ensure placement hours are signed off

Complete and submit Placement Learning Record


Personal Preparation It is important to organise as far in advance as possible. Students must make sure that they plan for the 500-hour commitment on placement. This includes organising leave from employment, assessing financial arrangements, travel time and child care. On occasion, students may require flexibility. This is only considered in extenuating circumstances. As per the AWEAS Guidelines 1.2 the following are not considered extenuating circumstances for placement:

• Other work commitments. • Family commitments. • Holidays/ Moving House. • Changing jobs. • Financial costs. • Transitory health matters.

Enrolment Enrolment in the relevant placement unit should be completed as early as possible. Placement cannot be sought for students who are not enrolled in the placement units. In addition, students are not able to access important information until enrolment has been complete. Students do not need to advise when they have enrolled in Field Placement. Student Role and Responsibilities It is expected that students will be active agents of their own learning and development as a social worker within the agency. This will require students to take responsibility for making their learning needs known and be able to receive and give feedback in a professional and reflective manner. As part of a working team (i.e. student, field educators, liaison officers and university), students will have to balance their needs against those of all stakeholders. Student Expectations on Placement:

• Practice in accordance with the AASW Code of Ethics (2010) • Complete the Placement Learning Record (PLR) • Actively engage in the supervision process • Behave in a professional manner • Comply with all policies and procedures of the placement agency • Be willing to undertake any reasonable duty or task within the agency • Meet the minimum dress code standards of the agency • Be punctual • Take the initiative in seeking to have the PLR tasks renegotiated when necessary • Attempt resolution of any disputes or conflicts

Disability or Health Conditions If you have a permanent or temporary disability or medical condition that may affect you while you study, or if you are the primary carer of a family member with a disability or medical condition, you should contact our Equity Diversity and Disability Office.

http://askus.ecu.edu.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/811/%7E/how-do-i-contact-the-equity%2C-diversity-and-disability-office%3F


Conflict of Interest Student should declare any conflict of interest in the Student Disclosure Form. Especially situations which may influence the sourcing, negotiation and finalisation of a placement. Examples of a conflict of interest for a student include:

• Being a member of any of a placement agency’s governing bodies or committees. • Current volunteering arrangements within a placement agency. • Being a current client of the placement agency. • Having a family member who is a current employee or client of the agency, or connected in any

other way. • Having a current or prior close relationship with someone at the agency.

A conflict of interest does not necessary result in the withdrawal of a placement offer. Where possible, arrangements can be made to manage any conflicts of interest so that a placement can proceed. Part Time Placements Part time placements are reserved for students with a Learning Access Plan, with eligibility assessed through ECU’s Equity and Diversity Officer. For those students wanting to apply for part time placements the Placement Alteration form needs to be completed and uploaded to SONIA. The length of the field placement must be no less than 500 hours. The placement will be structured to meet the AASW guidelines, ECU Field Placement requirements and where possible, the particular circumstances of the student. Work based Placements Applications to undertake a field placement in the student’s workplace will be assessed by the Field Placement Team on a case-by-case basis. Applications are assessed on the following criteria:

• AASW guidelines for Field Placement. • ECU requirements for Field Placement. • Student’s identified learning needs. • Agency manager’s preparedness to agree to requirements and provide written agreement. • Allocation of learning experiences not involving the students routine work responsibilities. • Agency agreement that the employee will be in the student role whilst on placement. This will

include protected time on placement that is separate from the duties carried out at work and includes time to complete reading, reflective learning and PLR activities related to the placement.

Students who think that they may be able to complete their placement within a workplace should download the form from the Blackboard Community site – Field Placement Hub.


Rural and Remote Placements In partnership with the WA Centre for Rural Health ECU students can undertake placements in rural and remote areas. Students should identify their interest when completing the student disclosure form. WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) WACRH offers a range of support for students such as:

• Rural student placement funding for Allied Health students undertaking rural and remote health placements. Discuss what placement options there are in rural/remote locations with your ECU Field Education Officer.

• WACRH based project placements in Geraldton, the Murchison and Pilbara focusing on Indigenous, rural and remote health.

Overseas Placements Students will need to notify and discuss their interest for an overseas study with the Field Education Officer (FEO) at least 6 months before placement begins. All overseas placements must be under full-time social work supervision. However, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange the placement and if required, pay for the professional social work supervision. Students may apply to undertake one placement overseas. Students can be considered for an overseas placement only if the following conditions are observed:

• The placement is structured in line with the AASW guidelines. • Students have completed one placement in Australia. • Student must have a good academic standing. • The placement is undertaken on a full-time basis (5 days per week) except in extenuating

circumstances. • Student has demonstrated ability to be a good ambassador for ECU. • The student is responsible for obtaining the host country visa (if necessary). • The ECU Travel Approval Form has been accepted by the university. • The student can demonstrate access to sufficient funds for all living expenses, incidental and

emergency costs overseas. • The student pays for all the associated costs (travel, visa, accommodation, living costs and

insurances). • The Social Work Field Education Coordinator approves the overseas placement.

Approval of travel for students is a legal requirement of ECU and is in line with the university’s duty of care for students. University Travel Policy Regardless of whether the student pays for the placement, if the student is located more than 50kms away from home and is staying at the location, they should complete a Student Travel Approval Form to trigger the travel insurance. Detail of ECU insurance policies are available at http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/staff/centres/strategic-and-governance-services/our-services/risk-and-assurance/insurance/travel-insurance

http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/staff/centres/strategic-and-governance-services/our-services/risk-and-assurance/insurance/travel-insurance

http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/staff/centres/strategic-and-governance-services/our-services/risk-and-assurance/insurance/travel-insurance


Scholarships On occasion scholarships become available that cover the costs during placement. It is recommended that students refer to the link below for requirements and eligibility: http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/overview For further information on Scholarships please contact the Student Central Team. Emails and Social Media ECU Legislation and Policy Directory Students should ensure that they use appropriate email and Social Media etiquette. ECU has policies on both that should be reviewed. Email signatures for students should include:

Student Full Name Course, Student Number Contact Phone Number

Example: John Smith Bachelor of Social Work 123456 0432 xxx xxx

5.0 Pre-Placement Checks Placement Checks All costs related to placement are the responsibility of the student.

DOCUMENT ALL STUDENTS

COST PROCESSING TIME

Resume YES No

National Police Check YES $24.20 (January 2019)

10 working days from when application is received

Working with Children Check (or state equivalent)

YES $11.00 (January 2019)

2-3 weeks from application

Immunisations Required by WA Health Positions

NO

Varies Varies

Further information: Professional Placement website. Australia: Volunteer National Police Check Students should apply for the negotiated ECU rate. This is available via the Professional Placement website on the essential documents page. Working with Children Check Ensure that you refer to the instruction for applications as per the Professional Placement website on the essential documents page.

http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/overview

http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/WebDrawer.PolicySearch/Record?q=recTypedTitle%3A%22*%22&sortBy=recTypedTitle



Immunisation Requirements for Department of Health Placements Students should be aware that the Department of Health WA requires that students on placement are immunised/ checked against the following:

IMMUNISATIONS REQUIRED FOR PLACEMENT Measles, Mumps and Rublella Evidence of 2 x doses of vaccination

and/or serology confirming immunity. Varicella Evidence of 2 x doses of vaccination

and/or serology confirming immunity. Hepatitis B Evidence of 3 x doses of vaccination

and/or serology confirming immunity. Diphtheria/ Pertussis and Tetanus (dTpa) Evidence of dose within last 10 years

and/or serology confirming immunity. Influenza Evidence of vaccination in the past 12 months.

MRSA Screening Required if you have been hospitalized or worked

in a hospital outside WA in the past 12 months. These can be obtained through your GP. Please ensure you keep record of your vaccinations and upload these to SONIA. If you would like more information please refer to the Department of Health WA policy. Required Documents and Forms All forms related to Field Placement are located on the Professional Placement website.

6.0 SONIA Placement Management System SONIA is used University wide for placements. It allows student to be able to easily maintain their requirements for placement. Students are required to view the PowerPoint and short You Tube video available on the placements website. This provides instruction on how to use SONIA. Logging into SONIA for Students To access SONIA: https://sonia.edu.edu.au Click on Social Work/ Social Science Select your relevant role (student) and then click University Sign In. This will take you to the ECU login page and then you log in using your ECU Username and Password. If you are not enrolled in the placement unit, you will not be able to log into SONIA. Checking Placement Details Please ensure that the details of your placement, Field Educator and Field Education Liaison person are correct in SONIA. This is important as these parties require access to your Placement Learning Record. If you find details are incorrect, please email [email protected] Uploading Checks and Documents Students are required to upload their student checks to SONIA. The checks will remain outstanding after uploading the documents. The Field Education team will ensure your checks are correct and finalise your documents within 3 working days. You do not need to notify the Placement team of completing this task.

http://www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12891

https://sonia.edu.edu.au/



7.0 Placement Agency Allocation Students are requested not to contact agencies directly. The Field Education Team have many contacts who maintain placement processes on behalf of their agencies. Students are not to contact agencies directly requesting placement as such action could jeopardise the relationship between the university and the agency. Students who have been approached by an agency should contact the Field Education Officers to discuss the details. Students have the opportunity to participate in a broad range of learning experiences in field education. Student are to undertake field placement in at least two different fields of practice and organisations, with different client groups, using different methods of social work practice with a different supervisor for each placement. An agency that has agreed to accept the student for placement has the responsibility of the following:

• Preparation and planning of appropriate agency activities. • Provide a safe and healthy work environment free from discrimination and harassment. • Provide a suitable workplace induction that includes policies (general, occupational health, safety

procedures) and manuals relating to the agency including adequate time to read and comprehend the material.

• Make available, within the resources of the agency, office space, appropriate means of • communication, and assistance in completing assigned tasks. • Recognising the educational nature of a student field placement by differentiating the

contribution made to the agency by the student and the expectations placed on paid staff. • Provide opportunities for the student to attend agency meetings as well as work-related. • interagency meetings, training and professional development. • Provide formal supervision for the student each week of no less than a one-hour dedicated block. • Attend meetings with student and university staff. • Reimbursement for any expenses incurred while undertaking agency business as directed by

agency staff.

Note that students are unable to use their private vehicles for any ‘work’ related activities while on placement unless discussions are held between the university, the student and agency prior.

Agency Supervision The AASW promote that supervision has three principle functions: education, support and accountability. Agencies must allocate a supervisor to the student to oversee the everyday placement tasks. This ideally would be a qualified Social Worker with 2 years’ field experience (Field Educator). Many service agencies do not have Social Workers on site and ECU is able to provide an external Field Educator. Meetings between the Field Educator (either internal or external to the agency) and the student require a minimum of 1.5 hours’ formal supervision for every 35 placement hours complete. These meetings must be formally recorded on the Students Log of Hours.

ECU employed Field Educators MUST NOT take leave that will impact the regular and consistent engagement with students during the placement period.


Pre-Placement Interviews The Pre-Placement Interview is an opportunity for students and agency staff to meet. This Interview should be treated as a job interview and is an important process to securing a placement and for student professional development. The interview does not guarantee placement. Following the allocation of your placement, students should research the organisation and make contact with the organisation via email to arrange a pre-placement interview. The interview should take place as soon as possible.

The interview provides an opportunity to:

• Clarify expectations. • Discuss learning needs. • Identify special requirements/ additional checks or paperwork. • Explore learning opportunities. • Decline or withdraw the placement offer (agency only)

Post Interview Notification Agencies should notify the Field Education Team of the outcome of an interview. This will be recorded for students on SONIA. Students should then contact the agency to confirm first day expectations and commence placement as per the scheduled placement date. Agency declines to proceed with placement offer In the event that an agency declines to place a student following interview, the Field Education Team will contact the agency for feedback. Should interview failure be due to unprofessional conduct, lack of preparation or for other reasons that the student is responsible, an interview will be held with the student and the Field Education Coordinator to determine if a second placement interview will be offered with another agency. Should the student fail this second interview, the student will be excluded from placement and be required to achieve outcomes as per a Structured Learning Plan, developed in consultation with the Field Education Team.

Interview Declined by Student A student can only decline an offer in extenuating circumstances. A placement is deemed suitable if it meets the following criteria:

• The AASW requirements for a Social Work Placement can be met. • Appropriate and adequate supervision can be provided to the student. • Appropriate learning opportunities are available to the student as per the learning outcomes. • Placement location is reasonably accessible by car or public transport (generally up to 50kms/40

minutes travel time each way).


8.0 During Placement Students are required to complete 500 hours over a minimum of 13 weeks. This cannot be completed in a time frame of less than 13 weeks as per the AASW. Hours completed beyond 500 will not be credited to the next placement. Daily Hours Students are required to attend placement during regular operational hours i.e. If an agency is open from 8am – 4pm, these are the hours that should be attended UNLESS the student has approval through the University for shortened or modified days. Staff meetings and agency training held outside regular business hours can be included. Any further training hours external to the agency must be approved by the university. The Log of Hours must be completed and verified by an agency representative. Public Holidays, Breaks and Leave Students are required to take a minimum 30-minute break after 5 hours of working. This is as per the Fair Work requirements. This break does not count towards your required hours. The AASW requires that 500 placement hours MUST be complete within the agency setting. Students cannot complete less than 500 contact hours in the placement. Should leave be taken, students must arrange for the full 500 hours to be completed. What is not included in placement hours

• Travel time to and from your placement location. • Working from home. • Working on assessments. • Leave of any kind. • Public holidays.

Placement hours are direct contact hours within the agency setting only. Timesheets Students are to maintain a timesheet as a record of placement hours; this needs to include weekly sign off by an agency representative. The confirmed timesheet must be uploaded to SONIA upon conclusion. Students can use a timesheet provided by the agency or develop their own.


Placement Progress Meetings Placement progress meetings will take place over the term of the placement; in attendance should be the Field Educator, Field Education Liaison Officer, and the student (and the task supervisor if applicable). Dates should be set with all parties in mind and are initiated by the student. In most circumstances, the Field Education Liaison Officer will be present in person at the first of these meetings, with future meetings being carried out via phone/technology. Placement Progress Meeting Schedule

No. Type Timing Focus Present 1. In person

1 hour 130-180 placement hours complete. Approx. 4 weeks for full time

Student verbal presentation and development of agency specific learning.

Liaison Officer Field Educator Agency Supervisor – if not a the Field Educator Student

2. Phone/ Technology 30 mins

275-325 placement hours complete. Approx. 8 weeks for full time

As per schedule

Liaison Officer and Student Liaison Officer and Field Educator/ Agency Supervisor

3. Phone/ Technology 30 mins

450-500 placement hours complete. Approx. 12 weeks for full time

As per schedule Liaison Officer and Student Liaison Officer and Field Educator/ Agency Supervisor

Student Presentations During the first Placement Progress meeting, students are required to provide a short 10 minute verbal presentation outlining the agency context, placement learning opportunities, gaps in knowledge and focus for the remainder of placement. Integration Sessions The purpose of Integration is to bring students and staff together to link placement learning, practice and academic theory. Completing Integration is a requirement for learning and development within Field Placement. Details of the sessions will be added to the Blackboard unit site.


9.0 Roles in Field Education Students In Placement Be an active participant in learning. Whilst your previous experience is valuable, your role during placement is to learn fundamental social work and organisational context skills. It is important to maintain a learning position at all times. Taking initiative Students are required to take initiative in seeking learning opportunities in all contexts. For example, this may be achieved through identifying employees who can provide learning, discuss possible tasks and see how this relates to the Placement Learning Record. Students are responsible for negotiating and arranging times for all required attendees to Placement Progress Meetings and supervision sessions. Supervision There is a requirement that students be active participants in supervision while on field placement. Preparation of relevant material and practice issues should be available for discussion with their Field Educator and/or Field Education Liaison Officer. Agency Supervisor The agency supervisor provides day to day supervision and plays an important role in the development of the student. The agency supervisor is a key component to the placement in situations where there is no on-site social worker and works in partnership with the Field Educator and Field Education Liaison Officer, discussing matters pertaining to student performance and learning on placement. Agency supervisors should raise any concerns as soon as possible with the Field Educator. Field Educator Each student will be appointed a Field Educator either within or external to the agency, to oversee their learning experience. Requirements The Field Educator will be a qualified social worker with a minimum of two years post qualifying practice experience and be eligible for membership of the AASW. Responsibilities Requirement of Field Educators:

• Providing educational experiences that will help the student acquire some of the skills required for the practice of social work.

• Ensuring that the student’s tasks are manageable and that the expectations of the student are realistic and appropriate for the placement.

• Offering a range of experiences appropriate to the agency and the level of competence of the student.

• Providing the student with on-going and regular formal supervision. Refer AASW Guidelines – 1.5 hours per 35 hours completed in placement.

• Providing the student with access to informal supervision at other times. • Giving constructive feedback to the student on assigned tasks and professional behaviour within

the agency.


• Ensuring that the student provides evidence of both amount and quality of work (completion/scoring of the PLR), links theory to practice and is able to reflect on their learning experience.

• Field educator allocates time for appropriate consultation with university staff and where possible attends seminars on supervision and other professional matters organised by the university.

• The supervisor informs the university of significant changes taking place in the agency, which could affect the placement.

• The supervisor informs the university of significant changes to the placement arrangements or plan with the student. These may include significant periods of absence on the part of the field educator or student due to illness or other events, or it may include significant changes to staffing which may affect work-flow for the student.

• The supervisor forwards the necessary reports to the university by the due dates. • The supervisor informs the university if any set of events arise which might put the student at risk

of not successfully completing the requirements and/or expectations of placement. • If the student is to participate in any active research involving Research undertaken by the agency,

the supervisor advises the student and Field Education Officer of the ethics approval processes undertaken by the agency in respect of the research.

Field Education Liaison Officer (FELO) It is the Field Education Liaison Officer’s (FELO) role to oversee the processes towards successful completion of the learning outcomes as defined within the Placement Learning Record. This is a social worker with minimum of five years’ practice experience (full-time) who will represent Edith Cowan University. The FELO acts on behalf of the University as a representative for the field placement. This role is responsible for supporting, monitoring and evaluating the placement. The responsibilities of the FELO are:

• Prepare for and facilitate liaison meetings as required. • Review and assess the PLR document in consultation with Field Educator. • Develop and maintain collaborative working arrangements with the agency, Field

Educator, student and Field Education Team. • Attend Field Educator/Liaison workshop. • Consult as required with the social work student, agency, Field Educator and the Field

Education Team.

As the FELO represents ECU interests, students or supervisors must attempt to contact the FELO first to discuss issues arising from placement.


10.0 Assessments A pass grade is required for the academic component of the Field Education unit. Details of required assessments are available via the Blackboard unit site. Recognised Prior Learning Some students may be eligible for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) for their First Field Placement. The AASW Education and Accreditation Standards (2012) give Schools of Social Work provision to grant RPL for part of the field placement component of the BSW. Eligibility Please refer to the RPL Application on the website. Submission Dates Student portfolios for RPL applications for Field Placement 1, must be submitted by the end of November of the previous year to placement. Late applications are not accepted. Students can download the Recognised Prior Learning Application from the Professional Placement Website Applications are only open during certain periods. Students will be emailed when applications open. Placement Learning The Placement Learning Record documents learning while on placement and guides the student to complete a wide range of skills-focused activities that are generic across all placement settings. In addition, the PLR guides the student and Field Educator in conjunction with the host agency, to identify and develop placement learning and is completed as the placement progresses. The Field Educator (Social Worker) will monitor the students’ achievement via discussion and observation throughout the placement period. Grading will occur as per the placement schedule. The PLR ensures that the learning needs and goals are the same across all universities who offer the Bachelor of Social Work, based upon the principles and requirements of the AASW. Learning Areas The PLR has seven learning areas, which require students to identify agency specific learning relevant to each. Learning Area 1: Values, ethics and professional practice. Learning Area 2: Organisational context. Learning Area 3: Knowledge for practice. Learning Area 4: Processes, skills and relationships. Learning Area 5: Self learning and professional development. Learning Area 6: Research. Learning Area 7: Legislation and policy. Example: Identified learning: will attend appropriate training and discuss how the training benefits practice. To meet this, the student may attend a workshop on depression, managing difficult clients and training on crisis intervention. Attendance for these is staggered between Placement Progress Meetings. The learning throughout the placement is incremental. The identified learning cannot state attend workshop on depression as the learning is not incremental and cannot be undertaken in a progressive manner.



STAR Model Each Learning Area within the PLR contains a section where students provide a workplace example of how their placement experience relates to it and should be complete using the STAR model. This should be written as flowing paragraph providing context and not dot pointed nor include headings. Students should research how to address selection criteria before attempting to complete this section.

QUESTIONS TO FRAME YOUR EXAMPLE…STAR MODEL SITUATION Where did you do it? (location) TASK What did you do? (the task) ACTION How did you do it? (the method) and Why did you do it? (the purpose or the value you brought) RESULT What was the outcome or result of the task and what was learned (positive or negative)?

Access to the Placement Learning Record for Students The PLR is to be completed electronically within SONIA by the student and the Field Educator. To access the PLR: Students need to log into SONIA Click on FORMS – the form will already be there for you. Click on the red EDIT button to access the form.

Students can then complete electronically. Please be reminded to SAVE SAVE SAVE! Await confirmation before closing.

Upon completion students should click STUDENT SUBMISSION and await the record. Students do not need to advise when the PLR document has been submitted. Any issues please contact [email protected]



Access to the Placement Learning Record for Agency Field Educators/ Supervisors Access to the PLR for Field Educators will be arranged by the Field Placement Team. Students do not need to do anything to get Field Educators access. An email with a link to the students Placement Learning Record will be sent. AASW Ratings for Field Placement A rating scale that identifies level of achievement against the core learning areas assists students and field educators to assess the level of the student’s performance. This scale is designed for the purpose of indicating minimum standards expected for field placements. It is holistic in nature, providing a broad rating against each of the core learning areas. The scale is as follows:

RATING LEVEL DESCRIPTION Not capable 0 Performance not at basic level expected. Poor

understanding of requirements. Practice unsafe or inappropriate. Knowledge or skills undeveloped. Little application to learning.

Some capability 1 Performance not yet capable. Some requirements understood. Further work needed to demonstrate beginning capability.

Beginning capability 2 Performance at beginning level expected. Requirements understood. Practice capable under close guidance and supervision. Limited adaptability.

Capable 3 Performance at level expected of newly qualifying practitioner. Requirements integrated into practice. Can perform independently. Demonstrates adaptability and critical appreciation of own/others’ practice.

Highly capable 4 Performance beyond level expected of newly qualifying practitioner. High levels of independence. Engages strongly in critical reflexivity. Exhibits ethical fluency. Generates new understandings or practices.

Unable to be assessed U/A The work has either not been undertaken or the supervisor has not had an opportunity to assess capability in this area.

To pass the first placement, students must reach a level of: ‘beginning capability’ (2) for all areas appropriate to the setting by the end of the placement. To pass the final field placement, students must reach a rating of: ‘capable’ (3) for all areas appropriate to the setting by the end of the placement.

Grading must be finalised by the Field Educator (onsite or external)

prior to the final Placement Progress Meeting.


10.0 Resolving Difficulties on Placement It is normal for students to encounter some difficulties during placement. Importantly, conflict is not always negative; when a student and a Field Educator are able to respectfully challenge one another in a supportive environment, new ideas and learning can be cultivated. In most cases, issues are minor and can easily be resolved between the student, agency supervisor and/or Field Educator. Solution Focused, Problem Solving Approach

It is recommended that all parties adopt a solution focused problem solving process to address issues that arise on placement. This involves:

1. The student and Field Educator (onsite or external) should attempt to address and resolve any minor issues that arise through discussion and/or supervision.

2. For any issues not resolved at this initial level, discussions should be held with the Field Education Liaison Officer who can provide direct assistance.

3. The Field Education Team are available to provide assistance to all parties involved, if required. This is initiated by the Field Education Liaison Officer (refer above).

4. Significant issues that may result in a student withdrawing or not satisfactorily completing a placement must be brought to the attention of the Field Education Team, who will determine a strategy to manage the issues in accordance with the AASW standards and university policies and procedures.

No placement is to be terminated without prior consultation with the university. When a student, Field Educator (onsite or external) or Field Education Liaison Officer become aware of a significant placement concern, they must immediately alert the ECU Field Education Team. Examples of significant concern are:

• Sexual or other harassment of/or by a student. • Unsafe working conditions. • Discriminatory behaviour. • Serious or deliberate breach of relevant codes on conduct, policy, procedure or legislation. • Falsification of records. • Break down of the placement. • High likelihood of the student failing the placement. • Noncompliance of arrangements within the AASW requirements for Field Placement.

Student

Field Educator (onsite or external)

Field Education

Liaison Officer

Field Education

Team


Structured Learning Plans If a placement is deemed to be ‘at risk’ due to the behaviour or performance of the student, a clear and transparent process is to be employed so the student and the university are aware of the concerns and in a position to remedy. As such, a Structured Learning Plan is to be utilised. This is developed in consultation with all stakeholders; student, field education officer (internal/ external if applicable), Field Education Liaison Officer, and member of the field education team (if not either of the FE or FELO).

• The plan will explicitly detail the areas of concern and the expected outcomes to be achieved over a set period (ie: two weeks).

• A meeting will be organised for the end of the allotted period to discuss whether outcomes have been achieved and the plan for moving forward (ie: achieved – further structured learning tasks / not achieved – placement to be recorded as a fail).

At all times, the student must be supported with their learning. The only occasion that a structured learning plan is not required is if the student has acted in such a manner that would warrant immediate failure (such as serious breach of confidentiality, Code of Ethics, OH & S requirements etc).

Unsatisfactory Grade Students who receive an unsatisfactory grade for placement may be permitted to repeat the field placement unit. The Placement Learning Record (PLR) document will be used to assess the learning objectives from the unsatisfactory placement and will influence the allocation of the repeat placement. As the Field Placement units constitute part of the academic requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work, students are reminded that a unit may only be taken three times. ECU has the responsibility for deciding and awarding the final mark.

11.0 Field Placement Reading List ECU Social Media Policy http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/WebDrawer.PolicySearch/Record/595/file/document Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS 2012 v1.4) https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/3550 Ethics and Practice Standards https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/related-documents ASWEAS Guideline 1.2 for Field Placement https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/3553 AASW Practice Standards (2013) https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/4551 Scope of Practice Documents https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/the-scope-of-social-work-practice Supervision Standards (2017) https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/6027

http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/WebDrawer.PolicySearch/Record/595/file/document

https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/3550

https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/related-documents



https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/the-scope-of-social-work-practice



12.0 Placement Schedule This should be used in conjunction with the Placement Learning Record (PLR). *Please note that this schedule is based upon full time placements, those in part time placements should adjust accordingly.

WEEK STUDENT AGENCY SUPERVISOR FIELD EDUCATOR (FE) onsite or external

FIELD EDUCATION LIAISON OFFICER (FELO)

Preplacement Prepare for placement (Read Placement Planning section in Manual). Upload documents to SONIA and check for placement allocation. Attend Pre-placement interview with allocated agency. Keep an eye out for ‘Placement Update’ newsletter.

Hold preplacement interview and confirm outcome via email [email protected]

Attend supervisor training. An invitation will be sent.

Attend Supervisor Workshop. An invitation will be sent.

1-3

Prepare for Placement Progress Meeting #1. Student will present short verbal presentation with an overview of the agency and anticipated learning opportunities/ goals.

Review your placement manual.

Become familiar with the agency and the agency environment.

Understand the agency and university expectations while on placement.

Development of agency tasks.

Familiarise yourself with blackboard, required assessments and due dates.

Orientation and task setting for achievement of learning areas as outlined in PLR.

Development of agency tasks with student.

Occupational Safety and Health Induction.

Weekly sign off of Student Log of Hours.

Prepare for Placement Progress Meeting #1. Provide weekly site supervision of 1.5 hours per 35 hours completed in placement.

Familiarise self with PLR in SONIA.

Review of task setting and agency learning opportunities.

Prepare for Placement Progress Meeting #1.

Familiarise self with PLR in SONIA.



Arrange an appointment times for Placement progress meetings with Field Educator and Liaison person.

Access PLR in SONIA and complete student placement particulars section.

Download and commence log of hours. 4 130-180 placement hours complete.

Placement Progress Meeting #1 Student will present short verbal presentation with an overview of the agency and anticipated learning opportunities/ goals. Undertake exploration of specific learning, relevant to each learning area.

Placement Risk Management Agreement Form to be completed, signed and upload to SONIA.

Placement Progress Meeting #1 Attendance at progress meeting if possible. Student will present short verbal presentation with an overview of the agency and anticipated learning opportunities/ goals.

Review and sign off Placement Risk Management Agreement.

Placement Progress Meeting #1 Attendance at progress meeting and provide feedback as appropriate. Student will present short verbal presentation with an overview of the agency and anticipated learning opportunities/ goals.

Assist student with development of specific learning, relevant to each learning area.

Placement Progress Meeting #1 Student will present short verbal presentation with an overview of the agency and anticipated learning opportunities/ goals.

Assist student with development of specific learning, relevant to each learning area.

Ensure site orientation and OSH induction has been compete.

Review and sign off Placement Risk Management Agreement.

Discussion of roles and responsibilities.

Ensure student is keeping a monitored log of hours.

Discuss strengths/ concerns for placement learning and performance.

Discuss focus and learning for the next 4 weeks.

Complete Field Education Liaison report in SONIA.


5-7 Check in with Field Educator regarding rating each learning area – your supervision the week prior to the Progress Meeting is a good forum for this.

Maintain log of hours.

Support to achieve learning areas.

Weekly sign off of student placement hours. Request updated copy of student PLR and feedback to student and FE (if external) as required.

Provide weekly site supervision of 1.5 hours per 35 hours completed in placement. If the placement is “at risk” support student to address Learning Plan.

Prepare for Placement Progress Meeting #2 Review student PLR document in SONIA.

8 375-325 placement hours complete.

Placement Progress Meeting #2 Prepare for discussion on placement rating

and progression.

Placement Progress Meeting #2 Attendance at progress meeting if possible.

Placement Progress Meeting #2 First set of ratings are completed and

comments added to PLR - Learning Goal progress for discussion.

Placement Progress Meeting #2 Discuss first ratings and areas which

require focus and why.

Review student log of placement hours.

Discuss focus and learning for the next 4 weeks.

Discuss strengths/ concerns for placement learning and performance.

Complete Field Education Liaison report in SONIA.

Escalate concerns to the Field Education Team if the placement is considered ‘at risk’. Support FE and student to develop a Learning Plan.

9-11 Work toward completion of PLR. Maintain log of hours.

Support to achieve learning areas. Request updated copy of student PLR and feedback to student and FE (if off-site) as required.

Weekly sign off of student placement hours.

Provide weekly site supervision of 1.5 hours per 35 hours completed in placement.

Complete final set of ratings for each learning area (as per PAR rubric) and add comments to Learning Goal progress.

Prepare for Placement Progress Meeting #3 Review student PLR document in SONIA.


If the placement is “at risk” support student to address targeted Learning Plan.

12 450-500 placement hours complete.

Placement Progress Meeting #3 Expectation that PAR will be complete.

Prepare for discussion on placement rating and progression.

Placement Progress Meeting #3 Attendance at progress meeting if possible.

Placement Progress Meeting #3 Ratings and comments in PAR are finalised.

Placement Progress Meeting #3 Discussion overview of placement experience. Discuss ratings and why.

Ensure that PAR has been complete by student and field educator.

Final Week of Placement

Upload Log of Hours to PAR document.

Handover with agency supervisor.

Sign off Log of Hours.

Complete the recommendation of PASS/FAIL.

Confirm that 500 hours have been completed.

Finalisation of Field Education Liaison Report in SONIA.

SUBMIT PAR IN SONIA

1 week post placement

SUBMIT PAR IN SONIA

Lodge assignment coversheet via Turnitin.

Complete Field Education Survey

Optional completion of Placement Feedback Form.


13.0 Learning Development Guide Completing the below flow chart will enable you to develop links between practice and theory. Whilst this is not a compulsory requirement for placement, use of this on a daily basis will build a reflective process for identifying learning within the Social Work context.

DATE WHAT HAVE I DONE? WHAT DID I LEARN? HOW CAN I LINK THAT TO THEORY AND PRACTICE

RELEVANT TO PLR LEARNING AREA

09/10 Took client for coffee and walk on the beach.

- Listening carefully. - To be patient and all client

time to think and process answers.

- Mental health issues slow the client’s ability to provide a response.

- Active listening and communication.

- Person centred practice. - Respect for persons and

individual needs. - Social Learning Theory

- 4.1.1 - 3.1 - 1.1; 1.2; 1.3 - 3.1; 3.4


Edith Cowan University – School of Arts and Humanities Social Work Field Placement MORE INFORMATION Student Recruitment Telephone: 134 ECU (134 328) Email: [email protected] Web: www.ecu.edu.au


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