Social Care Practice (Wales) (T34) CertHE
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This certificate explores ideas about what social care and social work are – using case studies with children, older people, mental health communities, children with disabilities and people with learning disabilities to apply learning to practice contexts. You’ll also build key skills in information and communication technologies, digital and information literacy and reflective writing.**Key features of the course**- Considers the nature of social work and social care, and encourages you to ...Read more

This certificate explores ideas about what social care and social work are – using case studies with children, older people, mental health communities, children with disabilities and people with learning disabilities to apply learning to practice contexts. You’ll also build key skills in information and communication technologies, digital and information literacy and reflective writing.


Key features of the course

- Considers the nature of social work and social care, and encourages you to apply learning to practice- Builds key skills in information and communication technologies, information literacy and reflective writing- Builds a solid foundation for further study- Offers support and encouragement if you want to use Welsh in your studies

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Andrew
03 Mar 23

Excellent support services and relevant up to date study..Read more

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Bonny
24 Feb 23

There is no premises as it is remote learning but this is why I have given top marks as it fits in brilliantly with my full time work, childcare etc. I wouldn't be able to study..Read more

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£3,636 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£3,636 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£3,636 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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