Social Work Placement 2 | Federation University

MSWPG7218 Social Work Placement 2

Students will be appropriately prepared for placement through the completion of required prerequisite units and preparatory activities prior to undertaking this unit. Students will complete a minimum of 500 hours of supervised placement in an approved practice setting. Placement provides a structured opportunity for students to engage in social work practice in real-world contexts.Placement learning is supported through regular supervision, feedback, and participation in practice tasks that are tailored to students¿ learning goals, enabling them to learn from experience while consolidating their professional identity. Building on learning experiences from placement 1, students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for entry level professional social work practice.Placement is undertaken concurrently with an integrative learning unit. This unit is designed to support the synthesis of theory and practice through structured opportunities for critical thinking and reflection, shared learning, and peer support throughout the placement experience.

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).

2027 contribution amount* $1,227
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,227

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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