BSWUG3007 Social Work Placement 1
This unit provides students with their first supervised social work placement experience in an approved practice setting. Building on prerequisite coursework and preparatory learning activities, students will complete a minimum of 500 hours of placement, engaging in authentic social work practice within real-world organisational and community contexts. Through participation in practice-based activities, regular professional supervision, and ongoing feedback, students will progressively develop foundational social work knowledge, values and skills. Placement learning supports the development of effective communication, engagement, assessment, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice, while fostering the growth of a professional social work identity. Social Work Placement 1 is undertaken concurrently with an integrative learning unit that supports students to reflect on and make meaning from their placement experiences. Through structured reflection, peer learning, and collaborative discussion, students will strengthen their ability to integrate social work theory, professional values, and practice, preparing them for increasingly complex professional roles.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2026 contribution amount* $1,185
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,185
