Social Work Practice Educator Training Programme - 20 credits
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The Social Work Practice Educator Training Programme has been developed into two standalone 20 credit modules for Stage 1 or Stage 2, at level 7 (Masters). It is designed to facilitate the Practice Education Professional Standards (PEPS) and Domains required at both Stages 1 and 2 by (formerly, The College of Social Work (TCSW) for professional Social Work Education, refreshed by BASW 2018).
What's covered in the course?
The course has been developed to facilitate the social work reforms and concomitant changes required of registered professionals supporting the practice teaching and assessment of those undertaking professional social work education at qualifying and post qualifying levels.
It takes account of the enhanced expectations of employer stakeholder of its staff and students; and at the same time, it ensures that they are appropriately supported and enabled to continue their professional development.
The programme design and outcomes have therefore been structured to accommodate both the employer and TCSW requirements to prepare Practice Educators at both Stages 1 and 2 with structured and extensive tutorial support. In addition all candidates will be allocated an experienced academic tutor and a Practice Educator Mentor. They will also have access to our Personal Development Department and a Disability Tutor.
Why Choose Us?
- The Social Work Practice Educator Training Programme consists of two separately independent standalone 20 credit modules at Master’s level 7
- The course is designed to facilitate the Practice Education Professional Standards Domains and Core Values required at both Stages 1 and 2 by the College of Social Work (TCSW) (refreshed by BASW 2018), for professional Social Work Education
- The course has been developed to facilitate the social work reforms
- The course seeks to respond to the concomitant changes required of registered professionals in the field of social care
- The course will provide learning opportunities to professionals, supporting the practice teaching and assessment of students, undertaking professional social work education at qualifying and post qualifying levels
Credits
This course is worth...
20 credits
This course is not open to International students
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Starting: Nov 2021
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- Short Course
- 8 months
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Online application and enrolment process
- Complete the online application form above.
- When your submitted application form has been processed and approved, details of the module and enrolment details will be sent to the email address stated on your application form.
- You will be sent an email asking you to complete your online pre-enrolment. This must be completed before you enrol.
- If you employer is funding this course they will need to review and approve this before you are offered a place on the course, please speak to your employer if funding has not been confirmed.
Please submit your application as early as possible. We aim to give you a decision within two weeks of receiving your application. Please note that NHS Trust application deadlines may differ from our own and you should check with your NHS Trust training/education contact for confirmation of their deadlines.
Please ensure that you include full details of your qualifications and relevant work experience as part of your application.
Level 7
Course structure
The Social Work Practice Educator Training programme has been developed in consultation with practice partner agencies to maximise effective completion rates of the programme and to ensure value for money at a time of budget constraints.
The content is mapped against the College of Social Work, Practice Educator Professional Standards, Domains and the Core Values.
Candidates will develop skills and knowledge in enabling and supporting the practice supervision of social work degree students.
The delivery of this programme is predicated upon a project management framework to enable the progressive acquisition of the requisite knowledge skill and values to effectively create and asses a structured learning environment to support social work degree students.
Upon completion of the Social Work Practice Educator Training programme, candidates should be equipped to undertake the relevant specific duties of teaching, enable, supervising and assessing a social work degree student and/or ASYE in their respective learning environment.
The programme will be supported by a Social Work Practice Education Panel comprised of experienced academics and practice stakeholders, to enhance quality assurance and approval of candidates through each of the relevant stages.
Employability
The Social Work Practice Educator Training programme has been developed in consultation with practice partner agencies to ensure successful completion rates of the programme, and to recognise that employers are seeking high standards in the climate of limited resources.
Upon successful completion of Stage 1 Practice Educator Training programme, these Practice Educators will be able to supervise, teach and assess social work degree students up to but not including the final assessment prior to qualification. At this stage they may contribute to the last placement but not take full responsibility for assessment or act as the practice educator on a day-day basis.
Upon successful completion of Stage 2, Practice Educator Training programme these Practice Educators will be able to supervise, teach and assess social work degree students up to and including the last placement. In effect, these practice educators will have the authority and capability to recommend, on the basis of appropriate evidence, that social work students are fit to practise at the point of qualification.
Module Specifications
Please download the module specification for Stage One and Two.
Assessment
Formative assessment will take place throughout the teaching and learning journey.
There are two elements of summative assessment:
1) Practice Portfolio.
Candidates will be assessed by a Designated Practice Educator, over a minimum period of 50 days during the programme and will be required to demonstrate their practice experience as it relates to the relevant domains.
2) Written Assignment - 2,500 words.
Placements
All candidates will be required to access and be supported by a designated practice educator in their employing agency to act as their supervised assessor for the practice element of the practice educator programme.
The duration of the placement will be at least 50 days during which time the candidate will be given the opportunities to prepare for and demonstrate their competence and capabilities for the respective domains.
Our Facilities
We are constantly investing in our estate and are currently in the process of spending £340 million on new learning facilities.
As part of these plans, the University's Education provision will join the rest of the Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences at our City South Campus in Edgbaston during 2018.
This is the third phase of the University's project to move all teaching and learning to two campuses, City Centre and City South. By moving our Education provision, we are creating a hub for the provision of public service contracts and professional development at City South Campus and improving the student experience with a stronger sense of community and more consistent support services and facilities.
Campus
In addition to classrooms, a lecture theatre, social learning spaces, an open access IT suite and cafe facilities, the new £41 million extension to our City South Campus offers a range of specialist teaching and learning facilities for specific subjects including science, design and technology, drama and physical education.
Departments
All our departmental facilities replicate the school learning environment.
- Art and Design
- Design and Technology
- History
- English
- Mathematics
- Religious Education
- Music
- Drama
Not only are we investing £41 million in a new building to house the laboratories and teaching spaces needed, but we also plan to open up these facilities to benefit all students and the wider community. This will complement our existing sports facilities, which already provide a base for students to compete in activities ranging from rugby to.
Mary Seacole Library
The Seacole library, based at City South Campus, is one of the UK's largest specialist health education libraries. The facility offers an extensive range of range of information and reference materials set out in a relaxing environment, conducive to studying. There are comfortable seating areas, group study areas, a silent study area and private study rooms.
Computer Facilities
The Seacole building houses a large open access IT Suite which comprises of 96 PCs, printers, photocopiers and scanners. Our PCs utilise the latest Intel i5 core technology, all with:
- Fast (unrestricted) internet connectivity
- Ability to save files to USB, DVD & CD
- Microsoft Office software
- Research and statistical software
- Storage space which can be accessed from any PC across the University and from home
Our PCs are also designed to support students who may have difficulties with reading and writing, featuring specialised software with zooming/magnification and screen reading capabilities, which may also be customised for individual student needs.
The IT Suite offers extended opening hours and is supported by a specialist Open Access Assistant during term time. In addition to the open access PCs within the IT Suite, there are 12 networked student PCs available within Seacole library.
Val Sylvester
Senior Lecturer/Programme Director
Team member of the teaching team on the following modules taught on the BSc(Hons) Social Work Programme:
- Introduction to Social Work (Level 4)
- Anti-Discriminatory Practice (Level 4)
- Human Growth and Behavior (Level 4)
- Skills and Readiness for Direct Practice (Level 4)
- Theories and Method (Level 5)
- First Practice Placement (Level 5)
- Introduction to Research Methods (Level 5)
- Evidence Informed Practice (Level 6)
Module Coordinator for the following two modules on the BSc(Hons) Social Work programme:
- Last Practice Placement (LPP) (Level 6)
- Critical Reflective Practice (Level 6)
Programme Director for the Social Work Practice Educator Training Programme,(SWPET) (Masters Level 7).
Course Leader: Val Sylvester
Tel: +44 (0)121 331 7034
Email: val.sylvester@bcu.ac.uk
Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5000
Email: NMSW.admissions@bcu.ac.uk
Professional Navigators
Our Professional Navigators, Adele Millington and Nicola Clarke, are also on hand to offer guidance and will help you to choose which modules are best for you, taking into account your aims, professional or clinical experience, KSF requirements and your academic achievements.
Call Adele and Nicola Clarke on 0121 331 6162.