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University of Central Lancashire: Specialist Child Care Practice
| Institution | University of Central Lancashire |
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| Department | School of Social Work, Care and Community |
| Web | http://www.uclan.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Course information
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Child Care Practice offers a valuable development opportunity for professionals who care for children and young people.
As a practitioner in the challenging arena of specialist child care practice, it’s essential that you get the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. This course will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of current issues and new evidence-based practice research so that you can bring about positive change in your workplace.
Working with children is endlessly rewarding and challenging. By continually developing your skills, you’ll be equipped to deliver services of the highest quality to service users and carers.
Further information
To study towards this PGCert award, you can apply either on a course basis or individual modular basis.
We recommend that you discuss your application with your employer initially. They may be able to offer you financial support or other practical support (such as study leave).
Why study with us
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Building on your professional experience, you’ll develop your skills and knowledge in a way that meets relevant CPD standards and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements for renewing your registration.
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You’ll critically reflect on your professional development to bring about better performance and service delivery.
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | This award is available for all practitioners in the field of social work or social care and will form part of their employer’s commitment to CPD alongside their own registration requirements with professional regulators. There is a standard benchmark of a first degree at 2.2 or above in a relevant subject, but non-standard entrants with suitable experience in social care and evidence of recent study will be considered. International applications must have an IELTS score of a minimum of 7.0. Applicants will normally be practitioners in an area of social care or social work. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
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