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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 Course Information ......................................................................................................................................6

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

Course Accreditation ......................................................................................................................................7

AASW Education and Accreditation Standards ..............................................................................................7

Course Structure.............................................................................................................................................8

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

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

Prerequisites ...............................................................................................................................................9

Unit Information .........................................................................................................................................9

Learning Outcomes ....................................................................................................................................9

Placement Expectations .......................................................................................................................... 10

SWK4116 Field Placement 2 ........................................................................................................................ 11

Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Unit Information ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................................. 11

Placement Expectations .......................................................................................................................... 12

SWK5115 Field Placement 2: Honours ........................................................................................................ 13

Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Unit Information ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................................. 13

Structure .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Overview of the Placement Process ............................................................................................................ 14

3.0 Introduction to Field Placement in Social Work ........................................................................................ 15

Placement Attendance and Timing ............................................................................................................. 15

ECU Expectations ......................................................................................................................................... 15

4.0 Roles in Field Education............................................................................................................................. 16

Agency Supervisor ....................................................................................................................................... 16

Field Educator .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Field Education Liaison Officer (FELO) ......................................................................................................... 17

Students Role in Supervision ....................................................................................................................... 17

5.0 Placement Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 17

Student Role and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 17

Daily Hours .............................................................................................................................................. 18

Public Holidays, Breaks and Leave .......................................................................................................... 18

What is not included in placement hours ............................................................................................... 18

Integration Sessions .................................................................................................................................... 18


6.0 Planning for Placement ............................................................................................................................. 19

Personal Preparation ................................................................................................................................... 19

Disability or Health Conditions ................................................................................................................ 19

Conflict of Interest ................................................................................................................................... 19

Part Time Placements .................................................................................................................................. 20

Work based Placements .............................................................................................................................. 20

Rural and Remote Placements .................................................................................................................... 20

WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) ..................................................................................................... 20

Overseas Placements .................................................................................................................................. 21

University Travel Policy ............................................................................................................................... 21

Scholarships ................................................................................................................................................. 21

Placement Checks and Requirements ......................................................................................................... 22

Immunisation Requirements ................................................................................................................... 22

SONIA Placement System ............................................................................................................................ 23

Logging into SONIA .................................................................................................................................. 23

Uploading Checks .................................................................................................................................... 23

Placement Agency Allocation ...................................................................................................................... 23

Agency Supervision ................................................................................................................................. 24

Pre-Placement Interviews ........................................................................................................................... 24

Post Interview Notification ...................................................................................................................... 24

Agency declines to proceed with placement offer ................................................................................. 25

Interview Declined by Student ................................................................................................................ 25

7.0 Assessments .............................................................................................................................................. 26

Recognised Prior Learning ........................................................................................................................... 26

Eligibility .................................................................................................................................................. 26

Submission Dates .................................................................................................................................... 26

Placement Assessment Report (PAR) .......................................................................................................... 26

Learning Areas ......................................................................................................................................... 26

Completing and Submitting the PAR ........................................................................................................... 27

Instruction for Accessing/ Completing the PAR document ..................................................................... 27

STAR Model ............................................................................................................................................. 28

AASW Ratings for Field Placement .......................................................................................................... 28

8.0 Resolving Difficulties on Placement .......................................................................................................... 29

Solution Focused, Problem Solving Approach............................................................................................. 29

Structured Learning Plans ........................................................................................................................... 30

Unsatisfactory Grade ................................................................................................................................... 30

9.0 Summary of Forms/ Required Documents ................................................................................................ 31

10.0 Field Placement Reading List ................................................................................................................... 31

11.0 Placement Assessment Report Guide / Planning Schedule .................................................................... 32


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 Email: [email protected] Postal address: Edith Cowan University Social Work Field Education PO Box 1712 Bunbury WA 6231

mailto:[email protected]


2.0 Course Information Edith Cowan University, Bachelor of Social Work remains a distinctive offering in the Western Australian higher education landscape. The program began with a mission to contribute to meeting the needs for Social Workers in rural, regional and remote communities; this mission continues to inform the curriculum, scope and strategic planning of the program. The Social Work program understands the needs of these communities because it shares an important context with them. The program is itself situated within a regional setting, placed as it is in the only regional school in Western Australia. Thus, many of the challenges and opportunities that are the experience of rural, regional and remote social work colleagues can be felt in the business of operating the Social Work program. ECU South West offers the only off-campus Social Work program in Western Australia. 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. 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. 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.


Course Accreditation The Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Social Work Program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. AASW Education and Accreditation Standards 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 Assessment Report (PAR) 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.


Course Structure *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


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.


Overview of the Placement Process

Preparation for Placement• Obtain a Working with Children Check & National Police Check - Information on www.ecu.edu.au/sah-professional-placement • Complete the Student Placement Form in SONIA• View SONIA Placement Powerpoint - available on web

Agency Allocation• Find agency allocation details by logging into SONIA• Make contact with agency to arrange pre-placement interview• Prepare placement documents for interview - refer to check list

What next?• Attend the pre-placement interview• Upload documents to SONIA• Recieve confirmation/ outcome of placement interview.

On Placement• Work on Placment Assessment Report• Placement Health Check - required week 4.• Meetings with Field Educator and Academic Liasion Person• Monitor completed hours and complete Log of Hours document

Almost done!• Sign off of completed hours on placement • Submit Placement Assessment Report for marking - no later than 1 week following last day of placement.


3.0 Introduction to Field Placement in Social Work Work-based learning (WIL) is becoming increasingly central in professional courses. 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. 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. Public holidays are not included in placement hours.

Field Placement Semester 2 Approx. July to November Please refer to the Academic Calendar on the ECU website. 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.

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


4.0 Roles in Field Education 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 PAR), 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 Assessment Report (PAR). 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 PAR 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. ECU employed FE/FELO’s should download the Field Educator Guide from SONIA. Students Role in 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.

5.0 Placement Requirements 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. 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 Assessment Report (PAR) • 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 PAR tasks renegotiated when necessary


• Attempt resolution of any disputes or conflicts

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. In order to ensure that placements are structured to meet university requirements, mid semester break does not apply during Field Placement. It is important to note, no leave of any kind will be counted towards the required 500 hours. Should a student be sick or require carer’s leave, hours will need to still be fulfilled at the end of the placement. Students cannot complete less than 500 hours in the placement. E.g. should you have 2 days (15 hours) away from placement due to sickness, this would mean you will be 15 hours short at your expected completion date and will need to extend placement to ensure the 500 hours are 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.

Integration Sessions Compulsory attendance is required. 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. There are 4 Integration Workshops, with notification of the time, dates and location provided in the Unit plan and on Blackboard. Documents relating to integration sessions will be uploaded to the Blackboard site for access and review beforehand. Students will need to register their attendance.


6.0 Planning for Placement 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 log into the SONIA until enrolment has been complete. Students do not need to advise when they have enrolled in Field Placement. 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.

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. 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.

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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 PAR activities related to the placement.

Students can download the Work based Placement Application from within SONIA – Site Documents. 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 Students can access the Travel Approval Form in SONIA – Site Documents. 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.

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


Placement Checks and Requirements All costs related to placement are the responsibility of the student.

DOCUMENT ALL STUDENTS

COST PROCESSING TIME

Resume YES No

National Police Check YES $49.50 (January 2018)

10 working days from when application is received

Working with Children Check YES $11.00 (January 2018)

2-3 weeks from application

International Criminal record Check

NO Varies Varies

Immunisations Required by WA Health Positions

NO

Varies Varies

Application information can be located on the Professional Placement website. Immunisation Requirements 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.


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


SONIA Placement 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 To access SONIA: https://sonia.edu.edu.au Click on Social Work/ Social Science Select your relevant role (student or ECU Placement Contact) 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. Uploading Checks 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.

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. It is essential that students have the opportunity to participate in a broad range of learning experiences in field education. In particular students must 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. Students who have been approached by an agency should contact the Field Education Officers to discuss the details. The Field Education Officer will then pursue the opportunity and advise an outcome to the student. 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.

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


• 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 (Task Supervisor). 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. At minimum, half this supervision must be provided on a one to one basis. 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 are provided with documentation to complete regarding the outcome of an interview. This is returned to the Field Education Team who will confirm with the students via SONIA. Students are then required to 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).


7.0 Assessments UNIT ASSESSMENT DUE MARK

SWK3116 1. Written Assessment 2. PAR

Refer to unit plan Due: within 1 week following placement conclusion

Pass/Fail Pass/Fail

SWK4116 1. Career Planning 2. PAR

Refer to unit plan Due: within 1 week following placement conclusion

Pass/Fail Pass/Fail

SWK5115 1. Research Assessment 2. Career Planning 3. PAR

Refer to unit plan Refer to unit plan Due: within 1 week following placement conclusion

Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Pass/Fail

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 (see below for link). 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 CAN NOT be accepted. Students can download the Recognised Prior Learning Application from the Professional Placement Website Placement Assessment Report (PAR) The PAR is managed by the student. This assessment piece is an opportunity for the student to showcase their learning. This document guides the student to complete a wide range of skills-focused activities that are generic across all placement settings. In addition, the PAR guides the student and Field Educator in conjunction with the host agency, to identify and achieve 21 placement-specific and generic learning outcomes. The PAR document 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 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.



Completing and Submitting the PAR The PAR document is located in SONIA. This provides a secure platform for all parties to be able to access the document ensuring version control and security to the students and supervisors work. The PAR requires that documentation is complete as the placement progresses. The Field Educator will monitor and assess the student against the Learning Outcomes, midway through the placement and at the end of the placement against the AASW Ratings for Field Placement (below). Students are required to monitor and complete the following against each of the learning areas:

• Provide an additional 3 learning goals for each area relevant to their placement. • Provide a statement against the Learning Outcome as a critical reflection. • Provide a workplace example utilising the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) Model.

The Field Educator should provide comments midway and at the end of placement. Instruction for Accessing/ Completing the PAR document The PAR is to be completed electronically within SONIA by the student and the Field Educator. Access to the PAR for Field Educators will be arranged by the Field Placement Team. Students do not need to do anything to get Field Educators access. To access the PAR: 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 the PAR 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 PAR document has been submitted. Any issues please contact [email protected]



STAR Model The Skills Matrix is a useful exercise to help you identify your skills and accomplishments, and their value to an employer. Why does this matter? Transferable Skills = Marketable Skills Identifying your transferable skills helps potential employers look beyond your specific job titles and highlights what you can do for them.

QUESTIONS TO FRAME YOUR EXAMPLE… STAR Where did you do it? (location)

Situation

What did you do? (the task)

Task

How did you do it? (the method) and Why did you do it? (the purpose or the value you brought)

Action

What were the results? (positive or negative outcome and what you learned)

Result

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 at least reach a level of ‘beginning capability’ (2) for all learning outcome areas appropriate to the setting by the end of the placement. To pass the final field placement, students must at least reach at minimum a rating of ‘capable’ (3) across all learning outcome areas, relevant to placement setting, by the end of the placement. The Field Educator (either within the agency or provided by ECU) in consultation with the university representative determines the Pass/ Fail grade.

8.0 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. If the matter relates to a Field Educator and/or Field Education Liaison Officer having concerns about a lack of learning opportunities, then these should be addressed to the agency in the first instance to work through any potential opportunities that have not been identified or accessed. If there is no resolution, then the Social Work Field Education Team should be contacted. If the matter relates to an issue the student is experiencing, the student must advise the FE/FELO. If the matter cannot be resolved, then the university must be informed. The student will be required to meet with the Director of Social Work Field Education to discuss the placement breakdown/withdrawal and be required to meet certain outcomes prior to re-enrolment in a field education unit.

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 the following process:

1. The student and Agency Supervisor 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 to minor issues.

3. Where required, Field Education Officer can provide direct assistance to all parties involved. This is initiated by the Field Education Liaison Person.

4. Significant issues that may result in a student withdrawing from or not satisfactorily completing a placement must be brought to the attention of the Field Education Officer, 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, Agency Supervisor or Field Educator become aware of a significant placement concerns, they must immediately alert the ECU Field Education Team.


Examples of significant concerns are: • Sexual or other harassment of/or by a student. • Unsafe working conditions. • Discriminatory behaviour by the student or supervisor. • 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.

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 needs to be employed so that 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 these 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 are awarded an unsatisfactory grade for placement may be permitted to repeat the field placement unit. The Placement Assessment Report (PAR) 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.


9.0 Summary of Forms/ Required Documents The following forms are located in SONIA Placement under Site Documents. Once complete the required documentation is to be uploaded to SONIA Placements “Checks”

REQUIRED FORM/ REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION YES National Police Certificate Requirement for placement. YES Working with Children Check Requirement for placement. YES CV/ Resume Requirement for Placement. YES Student Placement Form Available in SONIA for completion prior to

placement commencement. YES Placement Assessment Report This is the assessment piece for placement. YES Student Placement Agreement/ Risk

Management. To be completed and signed by the student and a representative of the agency.

YES Log of Hours Must be complete by student and signed off each week by an agency representative. This will be uploaded to your PAR.

NO Application for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – application available on the website

For students who believe they may have completed the requirements of placement to apply for RPL.

NO Placement Alteration Request For students who are wanting to request part time placements.

NO Travel Approval Form Required for students who are travelling more than 50kms to their placement agency location and are staying away from home for placement.

NO Work based Placement Application Required for students who want to apply to undertake their placement in their current workplace.

10.0 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



11.0 Placement Assessment Report Guide / Planning Schedule This should be used in conjunction with the Placement Assessment Report (PAR).

WEEK AGENCY SUPERVISOR FIELD EDUCATOR (FE) onsite or offsite

STUDENT FIELD EDUCATION LIAISON OFFICER (FELO)

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

Attend Supervisor Workshop – you will receive an invitation by email.

Refer to the Placement Planning Checklist downloadable from Professional Placement website. Upload documents to SONIA and check for placement allocation. Attend Pre-placement interview with allocated agency. Attend at Pre-Placement Workshop.

Attend Supervisor Workshop – you will receive an invitation by email. Review Field Educator Guide including check lists.

1-3 Orientation and task setting for achievement of learning areas as outlined in PAR. Support student to achieve learning areas. Occupational Safety and Health Induction. Weekly sign off of Student Log of Hours. Request copy of student PAR for review and feedback to student and FE (if off-site) as required.

Review of task setting and assist student to develop PAR Learning Goals. Preparation for Placement Progress Meeting #1. Provide weekly site supervision of 1.5 hours per 35 hours completed in placement. External FE’s should arrange appointments.

Access PAR in SONIA and complete student placement particulars section in PAR. Download and commence log of hours. Contact FE and FELO to arrange all Student Placement Progress Meetings. Advise the agency supervisor of integration dates/ times. Prepare for Placement Progress Meeting #1:

1. Identify and complete 1 placement specific tasks for each learning area (7 tasks total)

Prepare for Placement Progress Meeting #1 – checklist available for download from SONIA site documents. Review student PAR document in SONIA – Forms.



2. Students are to prepare a short verbal presentation (no more than 10 minutes) on their placement to date including an overview of the organisation and learning opportunities and goals.

WEEK AGENCY SUPERVISOR FIELD EDUCATOR (FE)

onsite or offsite STUDENT FIELD EDUCATION LIAISON OFFICER

(FELO)

4 Placement Progress Meeting #1 Attendance at progress meeting if possible.

Placement Progress Meeting #1 Attendance at progress meeting and feedback as appropriate.

Placement Progress Meeting #1 Student verbal presentation. Identification and completion of first placement specific task per learning area Placement Agreement_Risk Management Form to be complete and upload to SONIA.

Placement Progress Meeting #1 Discussions as per Checklist in Field Educator Guide. Escalate concerns to the Field Education Team if the placement is considered ‘at risk’. See Field Educator guide. Support FE and student to develop a targeted Learning Plan. Complete Section 1 of Field Education Liaison Report. Placement Health Check. Sign off Placement Agreement - Risk Management Form




5-7 Support to achieve learning areas. Weekly sign off - Student Log of Hours. Request updated copy of student PAR and feedback to student and FE (if off-site) as required.

Provide weekly site supervision of 1.5 hours per 35 hours completed in placement. External FE’s should arrange appointments. Complete first set of ratings for each learning area (as per PAR rubric) and add comments to Learning Goal progress. If the placement is “at risk” support student to address targeted Learning Plan. Review PAR regularly.

Work towards achievement of 2/3 placement specific tasks in each learning area. Providing evidence to FE of achievement of generic learning tasks. Maintain log of hours. 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.

Prepare for Placement Progress Meeting #2 – checklist available for download from SONIA site documents. Review student PAR document in SONIA – Forms.

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

Placement Progress Meeting #2 First set of ratings are completed and comments added to PAR - Learning Goal progress for discussion.

Placement Progress Meeting #2 Identified and completed 2 placement specific learning tasks per learning area.

Placement Progress Meeting #2 Discussions as per Checklist in Field Educator Guide. Escalate concerns to the Field Education Team if the placement is considered ‘at risk’. See Field Educator guide. Support FE and student to develop a targeted Learning Plan. Complete Section 2 of Field Education Liaison Report.




9-11 Support to achieve learning areas. Weekly sign off - Student Log of Hours. Request updated copy of student PAR and feedback to student and FE (if off-site) as required.

Provide weekly site supervision of 1.5 hours per 35 hours completed in placement. External FE’s should arrange appointments. Complete final set of ratings for each learning area (as per PAR rubric) and add comments to Learning Goal progress. If the placement is “at risk” support student to address targeted Learning Plan.

Completion of PAR placement specific (21 tasks) and generic learning areas. Maintain log of hours.

Prepare for Student Progress Meeting #3 – checklist available for download from SONIA site documents. Review student PAR document in SONIA – Forms.

12 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 Expectation that PAR will be complete.

Placement Progress Meeting #3 Discussions as per Checklist in Field Educator Guide. Complete Section 3 of Field Education Liaison Report.

Final Week of Placement

Sign off Log of Hours. Optional completion of Placement Feedback Form

Complete the recommendation of PASS/FAIL. Confirm that 500 hours have been completed.

Upload Log of Hours to PAR document. Handover with agency supervisor.

Finalisation of Field Education Liaison Report in SONIA.

1 week post placement

Final submission of PAR DUE.


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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