Social Work Field Education 1

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
SOWK 3002
Course ID icon
Course ID
202765
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Campus
Magill, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
18
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Patricia Muncey
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
500 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
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will enable the student to engage in the development of his/her social work practice, in a supported learning environment, and located in a practice setting. Students will complete a 500-hour placement in which their professional selves will be developed. Using theory in practice will involve understanding the role of values and ethics, process and purpose, the professional relationship, accountability and competence, approaches to intervention strategies. 

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 23216
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
21 Apr - 21 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
Class number
Class number 23217
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
11 Mar - 11 Mar Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
25 Mar - 25 Mar Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
22 Apr - 22 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
6 May - 6 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
20 May - 20 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
Class number
Class number 23218
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill ,
9 Mar - 9 Mar Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill ,
23 Mar - 23 Mar Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill ,
6 Apr - 6 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill ,
20 Apr - 20 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill ,
4 May - 4 May Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill ,
18 May - 18 May Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill ,
Class number
Class number 23219
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
9 Mar - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
23 Mar - 23 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
6 Apr - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
20 Apr - 20 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
4 May - 4 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
18 May - 18 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
Class number
Class number 23220
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
12 Mar - 12 Mar Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
26 Mar - 26 Mar Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
9 Apr - 9 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
23 Apr - 23 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
7 May - 7 May Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
21 May - 21 May Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
Class number
Class number 23221
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C1-34
12 Mar - 12 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C1-34
26 Mar - 26 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C1-34
9 Apr - 9 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C1-34
23 Apr - 23 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C1-34
7 May - 7 May Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C1-34
21 May - 21 May Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C1-34
Class number
Class number 23222
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 27 Feb Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
13 Mar - 13 Mar Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
27 Mar - 27 Mar Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
10 Apr - 10 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
24 Apr - 24 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
8 May - 8 May Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
22 May - 22 May Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill ,
Class number
Class number 23223
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
12 Mar - 12 Mar Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
26 Mar - 26 Mar Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
9 Apr - 9 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
23 Apr - 23 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
7 May - 7 May Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
21 May - 21 May Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 23215
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
21 Apr - 21 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 23214
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-59
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-59
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-59
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-59
21 Apr - 21 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-59
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-59
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-59

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of PSYC1009 Group Work/SOWK1001 Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services/SOWK1003 Child Development/SOWK2001 Working with Community/SOWK2002 Human Service Intervention/SOWK2003 Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services/SOWK2004 Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF3011 Social Work Field Education 1 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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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)