Working In Partnership With People Skills Course

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Course Description

Short distance learning course

This Social Care - Skills Course has been structured so that students can choose exactly the area they need to develop by setting their own learning priorities. These courses can be used by qualified social workers in practice as a source of professional updating, as well as by trainers, lecturers and practice teachers as a source of learning material. They can also be used by individuals who are eager to learn more about a particular area of Social Work.

In Session One you will examine what partnerships are before looking at the requirements for partnership working in Session Two. This will set the scene for Sessions Three and Four where you will look at issues of good practice and how you could use these in your social work. However, given the complexities of partnership, it is inevitable that there are tensions and you will identify and explore these in Session Five. In Session Six you will develop your own strategies for evaluating partnerships in which you will engage in your professional life.

By the end of this course you will be able to:
  • Define the term �partnership� as it is used in social work and social care.
  • Outline the benefits of working in partnership.
  • Explain why partnership is integral to good practice.
  • Identify the main skills needed to work in partnership.
  • Explain how partnership can address some of the criticisms made of social work methods.
  • Identify some of the tensions and dilemmas posed by the partnership approach.
  • Carry out an evaluation of partnership working.

    Tutor Support

    With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

    You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

    Assessment Method

    After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

    What's Included
  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
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    Course Outline

    What are Partnerships?
    Why Work in Partnership?
    Partnership in Practice
    Challenges for Partnership
    Tensions in Partnership
    Evaluating Good Partnership Practice
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    More Information

    Language English
    Course Length 8.00 hours
    Duration of Access Unlike other Distance Education Colleges, we impose no time limits or pressures on you to complete your course material. Your course will not expire, and it will not become invalid until you have successfully completed it.
    Instructor Self Study
    Vendor Stonebridge (Read more about Stonebridge accreditation.)
    Course Certification Working In Partnership With People Skills Certificate

    All students will receive a certificate in the mail on successful completion of their course.

    Prerequisites/Audience There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
    Requirements/Materials Included This program can be accessed and completed using either PC or Macintosh computers. You'll need an Internet connection of 28Kpbs or higher, and a Web browser. There are no required textbooks.
    Price: $ 118.00 (USD)
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