Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Placement Two for Professional Practice
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Social Work & Social Care
Module Code	08 39611
Module Lead	Tom Henri
Level	Honours Level
Credits	60
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Guided independent study-600 hours Total: 600 hours
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Description	This module builds on learning undertaken in Placement One acquiring the relevant professional knowledge, skills and behaviours required at qualifying level. Students will also gain an understanding of the role of the KSS as a framework for post-qualifying practice, in preparation for future employment. The module will allow students to build their practice experience in social work tasks and apply legislation to their work. They will continue to build their understanding and apply theories and methods that underpin social work practice. There will continue to be a particular focus on incorporating and learning from the perspectives of service users and carers in undertaking processes of assessment and in the planning and delivery of social work support and intervention. Students will be equipped with the skills to apply for employment opportunities and understand their obligations and opportunities in relation to Continuous Professional Development. Including an understanding of the Social Work Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) with which they will be assessed once in employment.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate professionalism in their behaviour with others (service users, colleagues both within and external to the placement agency) and in relation to self (taking responsibility for their own safety and wellbeing). Apply a range of social work practice theory in a critically reflective way. Demonstrate a critically reflective understanding of self in relation to being a social work practitioner including constructive use of feedback. Demonstrate competence in social work practice against End of Final Placement level. Critically analyse the concept of the reflective practitioner and its relationship to evidence-based practice and the research informed practitioner. Critically reflect on the place of social work in organisational structures and the tensions and issues in contemporary social work practice. Critically evaluate their duties and obligations as professional social workers in relation to the Professional Capabilities Framework, SWE Professional standards and SWE expectations of Registrants.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Assessment: Portfolio (Pass/Fail) The professional assessment (placement) will be Pass/Fail and this will constitute an internal hurdle. Plus 4000- word assessment To be awarded credits for the module and proceed, students must pass both the academic and professional components of assessment. Reassessment: Re-assessment by failed component with normally one opportunity to re-take the placement unless a student is deemed unfit as determined by the University Fitness to Practice procedures. Students who pass the academic but fail the practice component of Placement Two for Professional Practice will be switched to: 08 27169 Reflection on Practice 2.
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