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 Academic Year:
| 2012/3 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Social & Policy Sciences (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
| Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment:
| OT100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: The aim of this module is to facilitate technical competence in the use of Information & communications technology; an understanding of the importance and usage of information technology systems & procedures in the contemporary social work context and an awareness of legislation with regard to storage and access to information. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit the students should be able to: * Prepare reports & documents that are understandable & accessible, contain clear summaries & recommendations in a format appropriate to the task (Key Role 3 Unit 11 Element 11.1 c) * Identify systems & procedures for collecting, analysing & evaluating information to improve practice & service (Key Role 5 Unit 15 Element 15.4 a). * Contribute to ensuring that information provided is accessible to & usable & understandable by recipients (Key Role 5 Unit 15 Element 15.4 c) * Use recording & reporting procedures (including the use of ICT) to produce records & reports that reflect best practice & are accurate, concise, objective, understandable, legible & accessible (Key Role 5 Unit 16 Element 16.1 c). Skills: Intellectual * utilise problem solving skills (T,F) * analyse and evaluate innovative practices in social work practice.(F) Professional/Practical * Prepare for and work with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances.(F,T,A) * Demonstrate professional competence in social work practice. (F,T,A) Transferable/Key * communicate effectively at all levels and using different means (F,T,A) * construct a bibliography of varying complexity.(F,T,A) * utilise communication and IT skills to produce report and access management information systems (F,T,A) * number skills for statistical analysis competent practice.(F) Content: IT systems in practice agencies; client record systems; law & policy on confidentiality, access & security of documentation in terms of production, storage & dissemination. |
| Programme availability: |
LP10592 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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