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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Social Work Practice 1 | |||
| Reference | SS2029 | Version | 8 |
| Created | March 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | September 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide practice experience which will enable the student to demonstrate competence in the SSSC requirements as contained in the Standards In Social Work Education Document, in a manner appropriate for a level 2 student. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Apply relevant social policy and legislation to the practice setting. |
| 2 | Explain the process of working with a service user, making specific reference to the assessment that you completed, the methods of intervention adopted and the theory and concepts that underpinned this. |
| 3 | Describe your personal and professional development resulting from completing this placement, including application of social work values. |
| 4 | Demonstrate competence in direct practice skills as required by the SSSC in a manner appropriate for a level 2 student. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Direct practice experiences which will allow the student the opportunity to reflect, apply and integrate a range of values, theories and methods to social work practice. Reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Period of direct practice. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 150 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 150 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Learning outcomes 1,2 and 3 are assessed by a practice based project | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Learning outcome 4 is assessed PASS/FAIL within practice by the Practice Teacher | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| To pass the module overall, a minimum grade of D is required for Coursework 1 AND a Pass for Coursework 2. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A for Component 1 and a pass for Component 2 |
| B | B for Component 1 and a pass for Component 2 |
| C | C for Component 1 and a pass for Component 2 |
| D | D for Component 1 and a pass for Component 2 |
| E | E for Component 1 and/or a fail for Component 2 |
| F | F for Component 1 and/or a fail for Component 2 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 and a provisional pass in SS2004 Social Work Methods. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Lishman, J. et al., eds., 2018. Social Work an introduction, London: Sage. |
| 2 | Lishman, J. et at., ed., 2015. Handbook for practice learning in social work and social care. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. |
| 3 | Parker, J., 2020. Social work practice: assessment, planning, intervention and review. London: Sage. |
| 4 | Thompson, N., 2015. People skills. London: Macmillan. |
| 5 | Thompson, N., 2020. Understanding social work: preparing for practice. London: Macmillan. |
| 6 | Thompson, N., 2020. Anti-discriminatory Practice: Equality, Diversity and Social Justice. London: Bloomsbury. |