Social Work

  • English
  • (720 Rating)

Course Description

Overview

The EdHat IHD Level 5 in Social Work is designed to provide opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge and practical skills in organization or workplace with academic prospects. This course is strategically designed to provide progression into employment on achieving the EdHat IHD Level 5 in social work award or following further study to degree level.

  • Entry Requirements

Programs of EdHat International Higher Diploma are designed particularly for those students who have recently been in education with an entry profile as follows:

Relevant NQF Level 3 qualifications or

  • An access to Higher Education certificate awarded by an approved Further Education institution or equivalent.
  • EdHat International Higher Diploma programs may also be accessed by those with previous relevant learning and/or work experience. In such cases the entry profile may include:
  • Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) which gives recognition to learning which has been formally assessed and for which a certificate has been awarded other than those listed above; or
  • Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) which gives recognition to knowledge and skills developed through different types of experience, such as work and voluntary activities. Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience.

Assessment

Level of Assessment Type of Assessment Weightage Purpose of Assessment
Module Level On-Line Examinations 40% Theoretical Aspects of the Module
Assignment 60% Practical Implementation aspects of the Module
Program Level Final Project or Industrial Training 100% Ensure the student meets the Program Objectives

 

Units

Semester: 1

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
GCU 0101 Organization and Behavior General Core Unit 10
GCU 0102 End User Applications General Core Unit 10
GCU 0103 Computer Platforms General Core Unit 10
LCS 0101 Personal Skills Development Language and Communication Skills 10
LCS 0102 English for Academic Purposes – Level I Language and Communication Skills 0
SPC 0106 Social Problems Specialized Elective Unit: Pool A 10
SPC 0107 Introduction to Social Work Specialized Elective Unit: Pool A 10

Semester: 2

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
LCS 0201 English for Academic Purposes – Level II Language and Communication Skills 0
SPC 0220 Field Practice in Social Work I Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0221 Social Work Practice Methods Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0222 Theories in Social Work Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0223 Human Behavior and the Social Environment Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0224 Gender and Social Work Specialized Elective Unit: Pool B 10
SPC 0225 Social Service and Marginalized Social Groups Specialized Elective Unit: Pool B 10
SPC 0226 Social Psychology Specialized Elective Unit: Pool B 10

Semester: 3

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
LCS 0301 English for Academic Purposes – Level III Language and Communication Skills 0
RED 0201 Research Methods Language and Communication Skills 10
SPC 0317 Law and Human Rights Specialized Core Unit 10
SDC 0705 Field Practice and Social Work II Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0318 Social Work Management Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0319 Social Work and Family Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0320 Social Welfare and Social Work Profession Specialized Core Unit 10

Semester: 4

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
SDC 0710 Field Practice and Social Work III Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0412 Counselling Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0413 Social Policy and Social Development Specialized Core Unit 10
SPC 0414 Community Mental Health Specialized Core Unit 10
PJI 0401 Social Work Project or Industrial Experience Specialized Project or Industrial Experience 20

 

Courses - Social Work

Course Includes:

  • Language: English
  • Certificate: Yes
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