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Unit of Study: SCWK6927 - Professional Practice Supervision

This unit will examine and critique different approaches to professional supervision in the human services. It will identify the key features of a working environment that can enhance or inhibit supervision. In doing this it will explore ethical issues, conflicts of interest, power differentials and outcomes for the client. It will also identify the strategies and skills required in the application of both staff and student supervision.

Unit coordinator: Dr Rosalie Pockett

Classes: (4 x 6 hr sessions) Fridays

Assessment: presentations and paper

Courses this subject is available in

This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:

Graduate Certificate in Arts

This is a graduate certificate designed for those who wish to undertake a few units of study at postgraduate level in a particular area in the Faculty of Arts or who do not qualify for entry to the Graduate Diploma or Masters courses. Candidates who have satisfied the requirements for the award of Graduate Certificate may apply to upgrade to the Graduate Diploma course in the same sequence, provided that their results are of sufficient merit.
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Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services

The GradCertH&CS provides students with up-to-date information about developments in policy, practice and research in the human and community services industry.
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Graduate Diploma in Arts

Graduate Diploma in Arts.
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Master of Administrative Law and Policy

The Master of Administrative Law & Policy (MALP) aims to develop an understanding of the relationship between law, and the analysis and implementation of public policy.
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Master of Arts

Master of Arts.
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Master of Letters

This coursework degree is designed for the upgrading of professional skills or to provide preparation for a consultancy or a PhD. Candidates undertake coursework in an area in which they are suitably qualified.
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Master of Social Work

This course is designed to allow social work practitioners to reflect on and formulate their practice; read about and appraise alternative practices and theories; and assess their work problems and clients' needs in new ways.
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