FdA Social Welfare, Advice & Guidance

Study Level

Level 5

Location

Great Yarmouth Campus

The Place University Centre

Duration

Two Years

FT / PT

Full-time

This exciting and dynamic course has been developed to meet the education and training requirements of a range of individuals employed within the statutory, voluntary and not-for-profit welfare, advice, guidance and social care sectors. It offers you the opportunity to enhance your work-based skills and achieve a recognised academic qualification. The course has been developed in liaison with employers and employees in the social care sector, including agencies who deliver information, advice and guidance support and has been tailored to meet the specific training requirements of the sector.

You will study a range of modules in which you are able to shape and enhance your own practice and interests.

Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study.  This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.

Modules you may study include:

  • Safeguarding in Practice
  • Supporting Lifespan Development
  • Safeguarding in Practice
  • Advocacy & Negotiation Skills in Practice
  • Understanding Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • Practice Values and Dilemmas
  • Integrated & Collaborative Practice
  • Effective Supervision and Reflective Practice

Please be aware that the relevant employment or voluntary placement may require some form of DBS check.  You will need to arrange this directly with the placement provider, and cover any costs involved.

You can apply for this course on the University of Suffolk website to study at the East Coast College Great Yarmouth campus. Click ‘More Information’ to be taken to the full course and application page.

This course is due to move to The Place – our new university centre opening in Great Yarmouth town centre – in 2025!

Requirements

You will need to have achieved 80 UCAS tariff points (or above) or an Access to HE Diploma

All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for.

The ability to gain paid or voluntary work in an appropriate care or educational setting.

Progression

On successful completion of this course, graduate can continue to gain a full BA (Hons) degree on the one-year BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice [Progression Route] at University of Suffolk at East Coast College.