Using the Law in social Work

Starting at: £345.00


Level: Level 4

The law is complex, confusing and at times contradictory. It also changes rapidly. This course will teach you how to use and apply the law within the context of social work.

This course is for students or social workers who are looking to develop their skills and understanding of the requirements for practice. The course will provide an in-depth understanding of how the law affects everyday social work practice, and provide students with an understanding of the legal framework within which social workers must work.

Course fees: £345.00 if paid in full.

Pay monthly option: £99 Deposit followed by 6 monthly payments of £50.00. (Total fees of £399.00) Call in for guaranteed payment plan.

Entry requirements: 

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 180 hours.

Provided materials:

  • NCFE approved course pack
  • Unlimited support Monday to Friday
  • NCFE registration
  • Certification

Course syllabus:

  • Practice and the Legal System
  • Children and Families
  • Children's Act
  • Young Offenders
  • Community Care
  • Mental Health
  • Community Care Practice

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Qualification:

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: 

Using the Law in Social Care Diploma

Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: 

Level 4 Using the Law in Social Care Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 4 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.

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