Forensic Placement 1
Overview
The aim of the placement program is to ensure that trainees have appropriate opportunities to apply, under supervision, the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the class-based components of the course. Trainees will be given opportunities to practise their skills while being supervised in a supportive and constructively critical environment.
Requisites
01-June-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Establish a productive working relationship with clients
- Develop, apply and evaluate expertise in a variety of intervention strategies used in the forensic context and be capable of evaluating those interventions
- Compare and contrast the assessment and diagnostic criteria for a range of mental disorders and problem behaviours and their prognosis as well as implications for treatment and management
- Conduct a forensic evaluation and be skilled in communicating the results of that assessment
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement Placement | 13.89 | 9 weeks | 125 |
| On-campus Workshop | 3.00 | 2 weeks | 6 |
| Specified Activities Group Meetings | 0.22 | 9 weeks | 2 |
| TOTAL | 133 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Evidence of Completion | Individual | 0% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
- The total time spent on placements must be at least 500 hours across 4 placement units, including at least 160 hours of direct client activities as defined in the course handbook
Placements are undertaken in external field settings, organised by the Placement Coordinator in consultation with the student. Placements can occur at a variety of settings, depending upon the trainee's experience, skill and interests and learning needs.
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.