Approaches to Social and Community Work - OCNW Level 3

Approaches to Social and Community Work - OCNW Level 3

Course ID:
PC39920

Academy:
Health, Social Care & Early Years

Introduction:
This course will explore the social problems faced by individuals and communities and include aspects of government social policy and initiatives.

Study Mode & Location:
This 1 year part time course will last for 3 hours per week. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The course will include the following:

• An exploration of the social problems faced by individuals/communities.
• The government`s response through social policy.
• Community initiatives.
• Welfare provision in terms of the adult criminal justice system, youth justice, housing and homelessness.

Lectures will be as interactive as possible involving contributions from students in discussions, seminars and use of audio visual resources, etc.

Students will need to allow additional time for private study and reading if they are to be successful on this course. Students will be expected to attend lectures, flexible learning and tutorials.

Assessment:
Assessment will include:

2 Essays (each 1,500 words)

A project (a local and national investigation - 3000 words)

An end of course examination.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
With additional Open College Level 2 and Level 3 courses, students can apply to higher education to study: a Degree in Social Work, the Foundation Degree in Integrated Education and Care of Children & Young People offered at Preston College, Degrees in Welfare Studies, Social Policy and Youth and Community Studies.

This course will also add qualifications to your perosnal portfolio or curriculum vitae (CV) and may enhance employment prospects.

Additional Costs:
It is recommended that you buy one book (minimum) from the reading list (£20.00)

How To Apply
You will need to have an informal interview with a Adult Admissions Adviser.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study for FREE or at a reduced price.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.