Social Work Practicum 1

Postgraduate | 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 5004
Course ID icon
Course ID
202806
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
18
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Chris Horsell
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Course level
5
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
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 students to develop specialised social work practice skills in a practice setting. Students will undertake supervised placement where they will develop specialised practice skills through the application of theory to a particular practice context. Students will utilise their skills as a reflexive practitioner to develop cognitive and technical skills in ethical reflection and decision making, professional relationship building, social work supervision and client engagement, intervention planning, implementation and evaluation. Students will examine the notion of social work as an agent of change at the individual and broader systemic level. 

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse the values and ethics of social work in the practice setting
  • Differentially engage with clients in specialised social work interventions that demonstrate the purpose of social work involvement
  • Demonstrate competence to develop and critically reflect upon an intervention plan
  • Effectively utilise professional supervision and demonstrate a reflective approach in the practice environment
  • Articulate the implications of intervention and as a reflexive practitioner demonstrate an appreciation of the limitations of the intervention and the need for broader social change
  • Meet the AASW Practice Standards to the required level.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 54876
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 5 Aug Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
19 Aug - 19 Aug Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
2 Sep - 2 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
16 Sep - 16 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
30 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
14 Oct - 14 Oct Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
28 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 54877
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
17 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
31 Aug - 31 Aug Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
14 Sep - 14 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
28 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
12 Oct - 12 Oct Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
26 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
Class number
Class number 54878
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
17 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
31 Aug - 31 Aug Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
14 Sep - 14 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
28 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
12 Oct - 12 Oct Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
26 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
Class number
Class number 54879
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
17 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
31 Aug - 31 Aug Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
14 Sep - 14 Sep Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
28 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
12 Oct - 12 Oct Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
26 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 54880
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 4 Aug Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
18 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
1 Sep - 1 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
15 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
29 Sep - 29 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
13 Oct - 13 Oct Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
27 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
Class number
Class number 54881
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
17 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
31 Aug - 31 Aug Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
14 Sep - 14 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
28 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
12 Oct - 12 Oct Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
26 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
Class number
Class number 54882
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 5 Aug Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
19 Aug - 19 Aug Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
2 Sep - 2 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
16 Sep - 16 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
30 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
14 Oct - 14 Oct Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
28 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
Class number
Class number 54883
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 4 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
18 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
1 Sep - 1 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
15 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
29 Sep - 29 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
13 Oct - 13 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
27 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of INDG5005 Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing/SOWK5000 Social Work and Policy Practice/SOWK5001 Contemporary Practice Theories for Social Work/SOWK5002 Social Work Practice Skills

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in SOWK5005 Ethical Decision Making

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF5105 Social Work Practicum 1 at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Social Work