BSW STANDARDS FOR SCW 101

2022
1. The development and consolidation of a professional identity as a social worker – 3 credits
1 Understanding the power of process and building sound relationships
12 Ability to use supervision effectively in practice.
2. Application of core values and principles of social work - 2 credits
1 Demonstrated ability to respect the inherent worth and dignity of all human beings;
7 Respecting rights to self-determination (with due consideration to potential structural constraints)
3. Holistic assessment and intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities –
0.5 credits
1 Recognizing humans as bio-psycho-social (BPS) beings, as the biological, psychological and
social (including the spiritual) dimensions of life are inter-connected and mutually reinforcing
4. Demonstrated competence in the use of codes of ethics vis-à-vis the moral impulse – 1.5
credits
3 Recognizing the inter-relatedness between the moral impulse and codes of ethics
4 Awareness of the boundaries of professional practice and what constitutes unprofessional
conduct
5. Working with a range of diversities - 1.5 credits
1 Demonstrate self-awareness regarding personal and cultural values, beliefs, traditions and
biases and how these might influence the ability to develop relationships with people, and to
work with diverse population groups.
5 Ability to form relationships with, and treat all persons with respect and dignity irrespective of
such persons’ cultural and ethnic beliefs, gender, nationality, language, religion, disability and
sexual orientation.
6. Ability to undertake research - 0.5 credits
3 Ability to use research to inform practice and vice-versa
7. Knowledge, practice skills and theories - 2 credits
2
ability to select from a range of theoretical perspectives and practice skills to facilitate effective
interventions at the level of the individual, family, group, organization and community
7 Demonstrate critical understanding of how socio-structural inequalities, discrimination,
oppression, and social, political, economic and environmental injustices impact on human
functioning and development at all levels
8. Policy and legislation - 1 credit
3 Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the law and social work
9. Writing and communication of professional knowledge - 3 credits
1 Ability to write coherent, logical, grammatically correct and well considered reports/memos
whether for internal or external use
2 Awareness of the ethical and legal aspects of report-writing

SCW 101: Introduction to fieldwork education - 2022