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

previous Intake: February Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time (Blended))

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.

Structure

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
CORE	SSW003 Professional Practice (CORE)	Professional Practice	Nil	10 Professional Practice (CORE) (10) (10)	580 580
CORE	SSW005 Care and Protection of Children (CORE)	Care and Protection of Children	Nil	15 Care and Protection of Children (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	SSW007 Family and Domestic Violence (CORE)	Family and Domestic Violence	Nil	10 Family and Domestic Violence (CORE) (10) (10)	580 580
CORE	SSW009 Engaging with Communities (CORE)	Engaging with Communities	Nil	10 Engaging with Communities (CORE) (10) (10)	580 580
Semester Total				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
CORE	SSW017 Organizational Context of Social Work Practice (CORE)	Organizational Context of Social Work Practice	Nil	10 Organizational Context of Social Work Practice (CORE) (10) (10)	580 580
CORE	SSW019 Introduction to Psychology (CORE)	Introduction to Psychology	Nil	10 Introduction to Psychology (CORE) (10) (10)	580 580
CORE	SSW119 Practical Placement (CORE)	Practical Placement	Nil	20 Practical Placement (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Course Total

120 CP

Total: 6,960

6,960

Careers

Social Worker Assistant Case Manager Community Outreach Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker Residential Support Worker Program Coordinator