Social Work in Australia is designated as a critical shortage profession, assessed by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
AASW Assessment Standards
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Accredited Social Work Degree: Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Qualifying) accredited by AASW.
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980 Hours of Supervised Field Placement: Completed across at least two distinct field placement settings with direct client interaction.
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English Standard: Academic IELTS overall 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 in all bands) achieved in a single sitting.