Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 10 |
| Level:
| Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
| Period: |
Academic Year at Wiltshire College (Trowbridge Campus) |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: This module aims to provide students with an introduction to contemporary social work practice & its organisational context & to provide practical experience that enables students to explore and develop their understanding of social work values. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the module students will be able to: * Prepare for social work contact & involvement (Key Role 1 Unit 1 Elements 1.1 - 1.3) * Manage & be accountable, with supervision & support, for your own social work practice within your organisation (Key Role 5 Unit 14 Element 14.2(a) & 14.3(a), Key Role 5 Unit 15 element 15.1(a), Key Role 5 Unit 16 Element 16.1(a) & 16.1(b). * Work within agreed standards of social work practice & ensure own professional development (Key Role 6 Unit 19 Elements 19.1-19.5) * Work within legislative, statutory guidance, sole agency & inter-disciplinary procedural frameworks & policy, including security & confidentiality of information (knowledge indicators 1a, 2h & 2i) * Describe the range of local resources & services available (Knowledge indicator 2f) * Be aware of their own values, prejudices, ethical dilemmas & conflicts of interest & their implications on their practice (Knowledge indicator 3a) * Respect & promote individuality, form of communication, independence & quality of life, protection from harm and the dignity & privacy of each person as an individual (Knowledge indicator 3b & 3c) * Value, recognise & respect the diversity, expertise & experience of individuals, families, carers, groups & communities (Knowledge 3d) * Maintain the trust & confidence of individuals, families, carers. Skills: Skills as identified on GSCC values statement; Communication skills. Content: Context of social work: relevant legislation, statutory codes, standards frameworks & guidance; range of services & resources; data protection; risk assessment (health & safety); workload management; monitoring effectiveness & quality assurance; recording policy. Social work values: The GSCC values statement. |
| Programme availability: |
AS10349 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Learning Partnerships
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