Fieldwork

Fieldwork preparation of 21 hours followed by field experience of 60 days in social service agencies under the guidance of accredited fieldwork teachers. Teaching and learning methods seek to facilitate an effective framework for initial practice, in accord with the New Zealand Association of Social Workers competency standards. (Co-requisite SOWK451 for students completing in 2005). Students enrolled in SOWK471 must provide attestations as to character and suitability for continuing practice and agree to practise and be bound by the Code of Ethics of the New Zealand Association of Social Workers (Inc.). Students enrolled in this course whose circumstances change in regard to character or suitability must inform their principal lecturer immediately. Changes in circumstances, whether notified by the student or others, may result in the student being required to undergo a re-assessment arranged by the Head of Department. Periodic small-group instruction by practice stream teachers. Accredited fieldwork teachers and individual students on placement are supported by designated course tutors.