Understanding Social Work Practice

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU031797
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the concept of social work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Discuss the role of social work.
  • 1.2
    Discuss the concepts of care and control within social work.
  • 1.3
    Define social work.
2

Understand the skills needed to work collaboratively in social work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Evaluate skills needed to work collaboratively within social work.

  • 2.2
    Discuss ways to develop these skills.
3

Understand the significance of values in social work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse how own attitudes and beliefs and values have been formed and shaped by past experiences.

  • 3.2
    Summarise the values of social work.
4

Understand the different types of social work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain the different types of social work.