What tasks can students do on placement?
There is some variation between the universities about the focus for placements in different years of study. (See Placement timetable for details). When the placement is initially discussed with the university placements coordinator, discuss the types of placement tasks you/your agency can offer. Generally, placement tasks can include any tasks performed by a social worker, so can be a mix of or all direct service, community development, projects, etc. Methods of intervention in social work include social action, community work, casework with individuals and families, group-work, research, social policy analysis and development and administration. from Policy and Procedures for Establishing Eligibility for Membership of AASW [July 2000] For practice skills required of SW graduates, see also AASW policy on the content of social work education, Section 6.2.
