Access to Apply for Social Work
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick and work placement
Mode of Study: Full time
Length of course: 1 year (9.15am – 3.00pm) plus 6 hours study a week
Start Date: August 2011
Entry Requirements: Standard Grade English at Credit level and Mathematics at General level plus the required level of maturity to work in a care environment. Adult returners will be considered without these qualifications. Successful applicants must provide a reference and complete an Enhanced Disclosure check before commencing this course.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course is for people who have decided on a career in social work. Robert Gordon University have given positive feedback on Shetland College UHI students who have progressed on to study with them. They commented that this Access course prepares students well for their Degree in Social Work and successful completion of the course will guarantee students an interview on the Social Work Degree course with them.
COURSE CONTENT:
This course incorporates 3 Highers: Care, Early Years and Psychology/Sociology.
The following subjects are covered:
- Values and Principles in Care
- Sociology for Care
- Psychology for Care
- The Individual in the Social Context
- Investigating Behaviour
- HIV and Related Illnesses
- Child Development and Behaviour
- Holistic Approaches to Childcare
- Child Protection and Counselling Skills
- Supporting Children with Additional Support
HOW WILL I STUDY?
Teaching of these units will involve short lectures, group discussions, individual exercises and personal study.
GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE:
- You have the opportunity to do 3 good Highers relevant to future carers
- Academic workload good preparation for degree course and guaranteed an interview with RGU
- Other appropriate units ie Introduction to Counselling are useful for future career
- Good choice of work experience
- A good insight into possible future career
STUDENT QUOTE:
"The whole experience of going back to college to study has been one of the best decisions I have made. The Access to Social Work course is taught by dedicated tutors who are passionate about their subjects.
"The course work can be demanding, but I came to college to learn, not to have a holiday! What you put into the course determines what you get out of it." Jamie Larden.
STAFF QUOTE:
"This demanding course prepares student academically for University and gives them experience in the workplace. RGU feedback stated students are well prepared". Chris Rogers, Head of Section.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: Degree in Social Work. Students are guaranteed an interview at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, to study social work degree.
Employment/Career: Can be used as a stepping stone into various areas of social work or similar career paths through further study in higher education
Former students have: Gone on to employment and further study.
