Course Summary
The aim of this micro-credential is to enable a range of professionals who work with children and families to develop a fundamental understanding of childhood adversity and how it can impact the health and well-being of the child.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Prerequisite documents
CV, Professional Reference
Application Details
Closing Date 14th August/1 December
There are two in-takes annually in September and January
Fees
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
How will this Micro-credential be delivered?
The micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format comprising three days online (6 hours per day) and two days in person (6 hours per day). Students taking the module will have 30 hours of direct contact time in total. The student effort hours will be 220, and these will comprise directed learning, directed exploration of resources relevant and available to their specific discipline, a reflection of their own practice, peer-to-peer learning, and assessment preparation.
The total student effort hours will be 250 hours.