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Details for SSC560 Supervision of People Helpers

Gaining practical experience in a professional setting is essential for bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. This unit consists of a 40-hour professional supervision placement that provides opportunity to develop the practitioner to work within the learned supervisory models. This subject provides an opportunity to enhance practice skills and examine professional and ethical issues under the guidance of a professional supervisor.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: SSC560
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Grant Buchanan

Prerequisite

The following subject is a prerequisite:

  • SSC562 Professional Supervision in Practice
  • SSC561 Professional Accountability for Supervisors (co-requisite)

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Critically reflect on the application of supervision theory and skills;
  2. Critically reflect on the use of appropriate supervision model(s) based on supervisee need and best practice principles;
  3. Examine professional and ethical considerations in the provision of supervision;
  4. Consider and reflect on the continued personal and professional development of the supervisor.

Subject Content

  • Supervision theory and skills
  • Supervision models
  • Supervision-case formulation and delivery
  • Professional and ethical considerations
  • Personal and professional development
  • 10 hours of experiential education
  • Principles and processes of group supervision

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Onsite (face-to-face)
  • Online (e-Learning)
  • Intensives
  • Work-Integrated Learning: Students are required to undertake 10 hours of professional placement as a supervisor-in training under supervision

This subject typically has both online pre-recorded lectures AND mandatory online-live components.

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Skills Demonstration and Analysis (30%)
  • Minor Essay (35%)
  • Logbook, Reflective Journal & Essay (35%)

Prescribed Text

  • Carroll, M & Gilbert, M. 2011. On Being a Supervisee, PsychOz Publications, Victoria.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts