Course summary

Why study PGCert Advanced Social Work Practice (Practice Education) with us? This course will empower you in becoming a facilitator of others in the field of social work. We focus on enhancing your professional skills, critical reflection, research, supervision, and leadership, guiding you toward a specialist level of practice. Our faculty brings a wealth of experience, ensuring our courses align with current policy and practice. With our robust support, you'll gain the expertise to apply for specialized practitioner roles or advance into management positions upon completion. What will you learn? This program deepens understanding of adult learning theories, continuous professional development, and the role of a practice educator. It emphasizes the scope and significance of practice education within the professional context, focusing on the roles of educators, assessors, and pre-qualifying social work students, aligned with PCF and PEPS standards. How do we support your career development? Upon completion, you'll possess the necessary skills to apply for specialized practitioner roles and advance within social work or welfare positions, including leadership and practice management. Many of our graduates seamlessly transition into practice educator roles, leveraging their experience to secure advanced positions in social work. Our comprehensive curriculum and supportive environment ensure you're equipped to meet the demands of specialized practice, enabling a successful career trajectory in the field. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/