Human Service Field Placement A

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 3901
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Course ID
204905
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Campus
Magill, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Michelle Brown
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
280 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to enable students to apply human service practice knowledge and skills in a work setting and to critically reflect on their professional identity as a human service worker. Students will complete 280 hours in placement. They will demonstrate human service skills and draw from theory in their practice. Students will develop their professional selves through developing a working relationship with a supervisor, establishing effective and constructive relationships, and managing diversity within their placement organisation, and by evaluating their effectiveness as a worker.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse the structure and functions of the host agency
  • Evaluate the range of services within the host agency's network
  • Critique the various roles of workers and the approaches to intervention in the human service agency
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in a professional context and within diverse communities to develop constructive working relationships
  • Demonstrate awareness of and ability to manage diversity in the workplace
  • Work as a reliable and constructive team member in the placement agency
  • Critically examine own strengths and developmental needs as a competent human service worker

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 22381
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
14 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
28 Apr - 28 Apr Tuesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
12 May - 12 May Tuesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
26 May - 26 May Tuesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
Class number
Class number 22382
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
29 Apr - 29 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
13 May - 13 May Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
Class number
Class number 22383
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 5 Mar Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
2 Apr - 2 Apr Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
16 Apr - 16 Apr Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
30 Apr - 30 Apr Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
14 May - 14 May Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
28 May - 28 May Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of SOWK2002 Human Service Intervention/SOWK2003 Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF3022 Human Service Field Placement A at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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