Short Course

ASYE: Demonstrating Capability in Social Work Practice

This module has been developed in partnership with employers to enable you to academically accredit your ASYE portfolio.

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Course overview

20 Credit Module at Level 7

This module is designed for newly qualified social workers during their assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) to enable them to consolidate their social work knowledge, skills and values in their specialist area of practice. The module will enable them to critically reflect on and review their development to facilitate enhanced performance and service delivery. Practitioners will be able to map their career progression against current professional benchmarks such as the Professional Capabilities Framework and the HCPC standards for continuing professional development (CPD).

The module covers topics including:

The nine domains of the Professional Capabilities Framework at ASYE level
Skills of critical reflection for professional development
Effective use of supervision in and for social work practice
Working within the complexities of social work practice, such as multiagency working, contemporary issues, promoting welfare and safeguarding
Principles of evidence based practice and research minded approaches
Ethical challenges and dilemmas within the practice

Learning outcomes and aims

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:

Critically reflect on and identify areas for development in accordance with professional requirements for lifelong learning
Critically analyse and demonstrate knowledge, skills and values within their specialist area of practice
Demonstrate critical engagement with principles of evidence based practice, theory and research.

Award: Short Course, CPD
Module code: SW4710
Delivery: Campus
Study Mode: Part time
Duration: One year
Campus: Preston
Start Date: September, November, January, March or May

Fees and funding

Progression pathways

Under the School CPD portfolio, this module can be completed as standalone or towards one of the following courses:

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Development and Practice
Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Child Care Practice
Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Practice with Adults
Masters in Professional Development and Practice

Please visit our Centre for CPD webpage for full details on our offering and progression routes.

Learning environment and assessment

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Enquiries and applications

Please contact the CPD team for specific guidance to support you in completing an application and to ensure it is directed appropriately once submitted. You will be advised to apply through the University Online Application System.

Individuals should initially discuss their application with their employer as arrangements may be in place for financial and study leave support.

Should you have any further questions about the application or enrolment process please contact the CPD team on:

Tel: +44 (0)1772 894361 or +44 (0)1772 893408
Email: socialworkcpd@uclan.ac.uk

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This course is based in the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

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