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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Social Work Practice 3
Reference SS4076 Version 1
Created March 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved July 2020 SCQF Points 30
Amended March 2020 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide practice experiences 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 Stage 4 student.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse legislative and social policy factors which had an impact on the user group, including consideration of discrimination and structural issues.
2 Critically reflect on how thinking about the assessment and intervention with a service user evolved over time, incorporating a reflection on the role and the range of theory and knowledge considered during the process.
3 With reference to their practice learning setting, locate, understand, and critically evaluate research findings and literature which are relevant to social work practice.
4 Demonstrate competence in direct practice skills as required by the SSSC in a manner appropriate for a Level 4 student.

Indicative Module Content
A period of direct practice which will allow the student the opportunity to reflect, apply, and integrate a range of values, theories and methods to social work practice. The student will draw from theory, practice and research of the subject matter and meet the expectations and knowledge requirement of engagement with public protection.

Module Delivery
Skills, knowledge and experience will be gained through engagement with Stage 4 practice learning placement.

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 300 N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 300  

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: Essay
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 4
Description: Placement Report

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module has two components - Component 1 is assessed by an essay with a 50% weighting and Component 2 is assessed by a pass/fail of the placement, also with a 50% weighting.
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 Successful completion of Stage 3 modules or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
The Stage 4 period of direct practice will generate practice experiences which will allow the student to complete: i) Social Work Practice 3 (30 credits) SS4076 ii) Risk Assessment, Risk Management, and Reflection (30 credits) SS4077

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Dependent on placement setting and client group.
2 LISHMAN, J., 2015. Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care Knowledge and Theory. London: JKP.
3 LOMAX, R. and JONES, K., 2014. Surviving your Social Work Placement. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
4 MCLAUGHLIN, H. and TEATER, B., 2017. Evidence Informed Practice for Social Work. Milton Keynes: OUP.
5 THOMPSON, N., 2020., Anti-discriminatory practice: equality, diversity and social justice. London: Red Globe Press.

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