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 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 17 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 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 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 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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8830 |
LAWS C1403 |
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Persons. |
8834 |
SOCG C1402 |
Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice |
8892 |
QUAL C1402 |
Introduction to Social Policy for Social Care Practice |
9308 |
PRTC C2402 |
Supervised Professional Practice 1 |
9342 |
PSYC C1402 |
Introduction to Psychology |
9343 |
SOCL C1402 |
Lifespan Development and Individual Difference |
9396 |
SAFE C1R03 |
Health and Safety in Social Care Practice |
9449 |
PRTC C1402 |
Professional Social Care Practice Contexts Models and Legal System |
9516 |
DEVL C1402 |
Professional Social Care Theory and Practice |
9702 |
RECH C1402 |
Communications, Research and Study Skills |
9755 |
CRTV C1402 |
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
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. Completion of the portfolio captures D1 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 17 20 22 23 D2 13 14 15 D4 1 2 3 4 5 D5 3 7 8 14 |
1,2,3,5 |
50.00 |
n/a |
Presentation |
Presentation - D2 6 7 D3 2 4 D5 1 3 7 11 12 |
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 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 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
15.00 |
n/a |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
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 |
Work - based Learning |
12 Weeks per Stage |
33.33 |
Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
22.00 |
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.67 |
Total Hours |
750.00 |
Module Delivered In
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