Working In Partnership With People (Skills Course)
Description
This Social Care - Skills Course has been structured so that students can choose exactly the area they need to develop by setting their own learning priorities.
These courses can be used by qualified social workers in practice as a source of professional updating, as well as by trainers, lecturers and practice teachers as a source of learning material. They can also be used by individuals who are eager to learn more about a particular area of Social Work.
In Session One you will examine what partnerships are before looking at the requirements for partnership working in Session Two. This will set the scene for Sessions Three and Four where you will look at issues of good practice and how you …
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This Social Care - Skills Course has been structured so that students can choose exactly the area they need to develop by setting their own learning priorities.
These courses can be used by qualified social workers in practice as a source of professional updating, as well as by trainers, lecturers and practice teachers as a source of learning material. They can also be used by individuals who are eager to learn more about a particular area of Social Work.
In Session One you will examine what partnerships are before looking at the requirements for partnership working in Session Two. This will set the scene for Sessions Three and Four where you will look at issues of good practice and how you could use these in your social work.
However, given the complexities of partnership, it is inevitable that there are tensions and you will identify and explore these in Session Five. In Session Six you will develop your own strategies for evaluating partnerships in which you will engage in your professional life.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Define the term "partnership" as it is used in social work and social care
- Outline the benefits of working in partnership
- Explain why partnership is integral to good practice
- Identify the main skills needed to work in partnership
- Explain how partnership can address some of the criticisms made of social work methods
- Identify some of the tensions and dilemmas posed by the partnership approach
- Carry out an evaluation of partnership working.
Syllabus
What are Partnerships?
Why Work in Partnership?
Partnership in Practice
Challenges for Partnership
Tensions in Partnership
Evaluating Good Partnership Practice
Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:
Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Working In Partnership With People (Skills Course) Certificate
Working In Partnership With People (Skills Course) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
- 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
- 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.
Stonebridge Prices
Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com
The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.
The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than
the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 20 hrs.
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