Diploma in Social Work

Social work practice requires diverse learning across a wide range of multi-discipline knowledge areas. The programme incorporates practice and procedural knowledge in key areas of practice, such as child and family welfare, health and mental health, drug and alcohol addictions, domestic violence and disabilities.

This programme is designed with reference to the National Competency Standards for Social Work Practice (2010), where standard areas are identified at a specific level to prepare diploma students and working adults to acquire in-depth knowledge of human behavior within the context of family, community and society. It offers students courses that emphasise ethical values and conduct, contribute toward self-development, and build psychosocial skills.

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will have the experience and ability to empower individuals, families, groups, communities and organisations to enhance social functioning and quality of life. They will be part of a dynamic practice that promotes universal values and ethical principles of human rights and social justice. Their work will involve an accountable process of problem-solving based on theories and indigenous knowledge, values, intervention skills and compliance to competency standards of practice.