SCWK3004

SCWK3004: Working in Human Service Organisations

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Which units require SCWK3004?

SCWK3004 is a prerequisite for 3 units.

What is SCWK3004 about?

Students will explore strategies for navigating the diversity of structures and organisational cultures in Human Service Organisations. Students will focus on the purpose, policy and legislative contexts within Human Service Organisations. Students will also explore the social work role within these organisations including key social work values and ethics, particularly social justice. Socio-political analysis of how policy directives and other drivers shape Human Service Organisations will be considered as well as the role and impact of service users as key stakeholders. Students will engage with their emerging social work identity and the impact of working in a Human Service Organisation.

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Unit details

Credits25

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin School of Allied Health (1278)

Field of Education090501 Social Work

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How this unit is taught

Online Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Online Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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SCWK3002Social Work Field Education 1