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SWK-40093 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 18 April 2024

SWK-40093 - Readiness for Direct Practice
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 0
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
This professional development module aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop and apply their professionalism, skills and knowledge in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory body, Social Work England, for the assessment of preparation for placement and also in line with doctor guidance as per BASW's Readiness to Direct Practice Level of the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate evidence of meeting relevant elements of Social Work England's requirements in respect of preparedness for practice through successful completion of skills days prior to placement and meeting all conditions of entry to the course: 1
demonstrate a critical understanding of the 9 Domains with the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) required for Readiness for Direct Practice level: 1
analyse and demonstrate professionalism within a classroom context: 1,2
critically reflect and articulate learning on own professional development: 1,2
gain an understanding of statutory social work practice in context: 3

Study hours

Active learning hours:
In situ
Lectures and seminars: 36
Workshops including with service users and carers and practitioners: 36
Guided shadowing preparation support - 10 hours
Placement shadowing: 21 hours of contact with Social Workers in the context of a social work agency (or equivalent task if circumstances prevent in situ shadowing of social workers)

Independent study (remote, asynchronous) = 47 hours:
Preparing for the presentation - 20 hours
Writing up reflections - 10 hours
Wider reading - 17 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 18 April 2024