You are responsible for managing your schedule and for maintaining up to date timesheets in the IPT System.
The hours spent in the agency will consist of direct Social Work practice with individuals, groups, and/or communities. Activities are guided by the objectives set out in the learning contract. Regular supervision at a minimum of one hour for every 15 hours of practice is required to encourage discussions, and to facilitate the learning process.
You’re required to adhere to the practicum attendance requirements, as well as the agency’s working hours. You must be accountable for the practicum hours. In situations where you are required by the agency to work hours in addition to the regularly scheduled practicum hours, you may, in negotiation with your Field Instructor, take time off as compensation for the extra hours. An example of this would be, if you have Mondays off in your course schedule and your practicum is ok with you being in placement, you may indeed be at practicum and gain hours that way. In the winter term, the Social Work department schedules all core classes to occur on Mondays and Tuesdays. You’re expected to complete your practicum hours over the course of the total winter semester by working 3 days per week at your practicum for a total of 350 hours.
To assist students in obtaining hours, you have the option of completing hours to the end of the term. Flexibility in working patterns is possible with the approval of both the agency Field Instructor and the Faculty Liaison.
A good tip is to do a rough estimate of your hours and how you will obtain them. If you think you may have difficulty, book a time with the Practicum Coordinator. If you think this might be difficult, please work with the Practicum Coordinator to assist with planning your hours for the semester.
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