DAO Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Welfare Work

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by DAO. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 890 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 5

Awarding Body

DAO

Syllabus Units

4 Units

Guided Hours

890 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

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Key Learning Objectives:

Understand how presenting issues may be informed by specific contexts and/or circumstances.
Understand how to respond to a range of presenting issues.
Understand the structure, features, and content of support packages.
Know how to manage risk.

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Key Learning Objectives:

Understand how a range of social concepts and theories can be used to support/inform welfare work.
Understand the principles and process of crisis intervention.
Understand the impact of change on service users.
Understand the value of coaching and mentoring in welfare work.
Understand the principles of ethical behaviour in welfare work.

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Key Learning Objectives:

Understand theories of experiential and reflective learning.
Understand own beliefs, attitudes, and value systems and how this affects perceptions of events and experiences.
Be able to write an academic essay.
Be able to write a professional report.
Be able to research, make and use study notes.
Be able to give a presentation.

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Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to apply legislative and policy requirements in practice.
Be able to use appropriate case management systems.
Be able to communicate effectively with service users.
Be able to manage service user expectations.
Be able to engage with others to deliver a professional service as a welfare worker.
Be able to support service users to make informed choices.
Be able to plan and implement a service user support plan.
Understand the importance and value of supervision.