Module Title: | Supervised Professional Practice 1 |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
T&L The learning outcomes will be achieved through the following teaching methodologies: • Lectures -
communication of knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student. • Case Studies – students will work
as part of a team and will work together to resolve various social care scenarios. • Class Discussion/Debate
- Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical
and communication skills. • E-Learning – It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line
learning materials. • Self-Directed Independent Learning – the emphasis on independent learning will
develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
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Module Aim: |
The aim of this subject is to: 1. Students of this module will be able to provide evidence of their application
of the Social Care Workers Registration Board Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers in a social
care practice context. 2. To prepare students for professional social care employment and to provide
students with experience in the social care field 3. To identify and integrate theoretical frameworks
necessary to inform social care practice 4. Support students to understand the importance of professional
boundaries with service users within social care settings and be able to critically reflect on any associated
challenges. 5. Promote the self-development of student’s personal awareness and critiquing skills which will
assist reflective practice
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Take responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions to work within the legal, ethical, policy and knowledge of practice boundaries of the profession and apply cross modular knowledge and skills to their placement context D1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 17 D3 2 5 6 7 9 10 13 14 D4 1 3 4 5 6 D5 1 2 3 4 6 7 13 14 19 |
LO2 |
Work from a human rights based approach with service users and colleagues and recognize the need for collaboration and teamwork and recording mechanisms. D1 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 21 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 D3 7 15 D4 4 5 6 D5 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 |
LO3 |
Demonstrate professional level of verbal and written communication within placement context. D1 1 2 3 5 6 10 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 |
LO4 |
Demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the social care standards of proficiency and provide a record from supervised
professional practice placement of the application of the social care standards of proficiency in practice. D1 Pr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 D4 1 2
3 4 5 6 D5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 |
LO5 |
Critically reflect on their own professional practice and demonstrate evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and education D1 1 2 7 8 17 18 20 22 23 D3 5 11 D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 D5 1 13 16 17 19 |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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9384 |
SOCG C1701 |
Introduction to Social Policy for Social Care Practice |
9470 |
SOCL C1701 |
Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice |
9912 |
LAWS C1701 |
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Persons |
9986 |
PRTC C2702 |
Supervised Professional Practice 1 |
10015 |
SAFE C1701 |
Health and Safety in Social Care Practice |
10039 |
DEVL C1701 |
Lifespan Development and Individual Difference |
10040 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
10043 |
COMM C1701 |
Communications Research and Study Skills |
10052 |
MODL C1701 |
Professional Social Care Practice: Contexts, Models and Legal System |
10054 |
PRAC C1701 |
Professional Social Care Theory and Practice |
10250 |
SKLS |
Creative Skills 1 |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Professional Autonomy and Accountability
Professional autonomy and accountability
Role acquisition, service user needs and rights, service user confidentiality, consent, candor, disclosure, ethical practice D1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10 12 15 16 17 18 21 22 23
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Communication, Collaborative Practices and Teamwork
Relationship-based practice, behavior as communication, teamwork, report writing, client notes, FOI, data protection, confidentiality,
whistleblowing D1 11 13 14 D2 1 2 4 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 17
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Safety and Quality
Decision making and professional choices, managing risk D1 9, 19 20 D3 5 7 9
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Professional Development
Supervision, reflective practice, self-care, personal values, CPD plan, challenges on placement D2 3 D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 D5 19
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Professional Knowledge and Skills
Human rights based approach, social justice, model of practice, advocacy interventions on placement, cross modular learning applied to
field of practice in which they are undertaking their placement D5 1 2 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19
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Portfolio Writing
Content, Presentation Style, Workload Management
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Supervised Professional Practice
Engaging in authentic practice as a supported participant. Ongoing work on social care proficiencies audit. Positive engagement in the
supervisory process. D1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 D5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 75.00% |
Practical | 25.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Portfolio |
• Portfolio –
Students submit a portfolio of work demonstrating their knowledge and skills which have developed over the course of their placements. Included in the portfolio is:
1. Agency profile which captures D1 1 9 10 11 D5 14
2. Six reflections which measure D1 pr 1 3 5 6 8 10 20 22 23 D2 13 14 15 D4 4 5 D5 3 7 8
3. Portfolio must adhere to specific guidelines regarding presentation and the inclusion of specific documents D1 7 17 D4 1 2 3 5 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.00 |
n/a |
Presentation |
Presentation - D1 15 16 D3 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 15 D5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 16 |
1,2,3,5 |
10.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Social Care Proficiencies Audit and Personal Learning Plan: D1 Pr 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 D5
1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
15.00 |
n/a |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Tripartite Meeting - At this stage in the programme, the achievement of
"supported" level is considered adequate for progression to stage 3.
Proficiencies captured include: D1 Pr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 1 6 9 12
15 D5 6 9 10 13 19 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
25.00 |
n/a |
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.67 |
Work - based Learning |
12 Weeks per Stage |
33.33 |
Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
22.00 |
Total Hours |
750.00 |
Module Delivered In
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