PG Cert Social Work Practice Education

Applicants must be a registered social worker with at least two years' post-qualifying experience by the end of the course, if they are to practice within the field of social work placements.

You must have substantive support of your employer to engage within the role of a practice educator during the course.

If you are an independent applicant, you must demonstrate an indicative commitment to undertake the role of an off-site independent practice educator.

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Southampton Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.

Gaining this HE certificate will enable practitioners not only to help educate social work students within the organisation in which they're employed, but also provide opportunities to offer these skills on a freelance basis.

The reflected voice of practice educators that have completed this course highlights that the practice educator role offers an opportunity to reconnect with their social work roots. They find the dynamic of the role to be one of the most enjoyable aspects of their practice and something that helps to sustain and re-energise their day-to-day social work practice. The shared learning within this role will support your professional development and offer an opportunity to reflect and grow within your professional context – and it will help you to formulate your next steps.

Core modules
Practice Education: The Facilitation, Support, Planning And Assessment Of Work-based Learning