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COUN306/307 Clinical Fieldwork 1 and 2
20 cp
Prerequisites COUN211, COUN213, COUN214, COUN215; 160 accumulated credit points in the degree including all units in the counselling major
Teaching Organisation This course uses an experiential approach to the teaching/learning process.
These practical fieldwork placements consist of at least 400 hours duration and will be completed in two different settings each of 200 hrs duration. Students will pursue placements in the human service sector or in an organisation such as a community agency, government counselling or welfare centre, child or youth service, neighbourhood centre, community corrections, hospice or hospital pastoral care setting. They will gain experience working with individuals and groups. This unit uses an experiential learning process that is based on the student placement and group participation with peers and supervisors. Weekly debriefing and case supervision provide the opportunity for students to learn from their practical encounters, critical incidents, dilemmas, tensions, questions and insights.
