Field Placement - Counselling

Plese note: This subject will become available from Semester 2 (2023) onwards and will replace SSC300 in the Counselling specialisation of the Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences.

This subject provides a learning placement with opportunities for students to integrate theory and practice through a supervised work environment. This subject consists of a 100-hour placement that students complete in their final semester of study. The placement is completed within an organisation that correlates with the counselling specialisation.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: SSC310
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Elizabeth Skinner

Prerequisites

The following subjects are prerequisites:

SSC222 Ethical and Professional Issues

The following subjects are co-requisites:

SSC319 Professional Accountability

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

National Police Check (within 12 months)
Working with Children Check

The following courses are prerequisites:

SSC222—Ethical and Professional Issues

Awards offering Field Placement - Counselling

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Apply experience from previous work experiences, learning gained in the course, and growth from critical reflection on these to develop professional competence in a range of contexts;
Recognise your role in the placement environment, using reflective practice to balance your strengths and limitations;
Critically reflect on and evaluate your practice in line with current supervisors, addressing areas identified for growth from session to session;
Employ self-discipline in professional and personal areas, work to a professional timetable and continue in the process of personal and professional development.

Subject Content

Supervised practical experience which offers opportunity for observation, client contact, reflection and critical supervision
Experience of the working practices of the placement context and operating within its administrative framework
Opportunity to explore, discuss and share their personal growth in relationship to placement
Participating in a professional supervised relationship

This course may be offered in the following formats

N/A as placement subject. This subject is offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Placement Log Book (40%)
Supervision, PD and Research Portfolio (60%)

Prescribed Text

Cleak, H.M., & Wilson, J. (2019). Making the most of field placement (4th ed.). South Melbourne: Cengage Learning Australia.