Advanced Certificate in Social Services Work
- Level
- Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
- Duration
- 1 year(2 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 6,960
SUMMARY
- previous Intake
- February Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time (Blended))
previous Intake
Overview
The Advanced Certificate in Social Work aims to establish a foundation for students to embark on a career in social work. This course provides a basic understanding of social services, encompassing areas such as child protection, domestic violence, community engagement, and other essential professional skills necessary for practice. By obtaining an advanced certificate in social work, students become eligible to pursue a Bachelor of Social Work at MNU, which expands their career prospects. Graduates with an Advanced Certificate in Social Work can find employment opportunities in diverse fields.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) 4 passes at GCE O' Level / SSC OR,
- ii) 18 years with 3 years work experience in a related field and an English language qualification or equivalent or satisfactory performance in an English Competency Test (ECT) given by MNU OR,
- iii) Attainment of Certificate 3 in SSW
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SSW001 Introduction to Social Service (CORE) | Introduction to Social Service | Nil | 15 Introduction to Social Service (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
SSW003 Professional Practice (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
SSW005 Care and Protection of Children (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
SSW007 Family and Domestic Violence (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
SSW009 Engaging with Communities (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SSW015 Working with Individuals & Groups (CORE) | Working with Individuals & Groups | Nil | 20 Working with Individuals & Groups (CORE) (20) (20) | 1,160 1,160 |
SSW017 Organizational Context of Social
Work Practice (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
SSW019 Introduction to Psychology (CORE) | Nil | 580 580 | |||
SSW119 Practical Placement (CORE) | Nil | 1,160 1,160 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
| Course Total | 120 CP | Total: 6,960 6,960 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
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Careers
Social Worker Assistant Case Manager Community Outreach Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker Residential Support Worker Program Coordinator