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Programme

Social Work

Support people, strengthen communities.

Pending IDIA confirmation
Diploma (Level 6) Certificate (Level 5)
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Overview

Social Work combines the principles of social work with community empowerment and sustainable development. It equips you to address social issues at individual and community level, grounded in social welfare policy, human behaviour and ethical practice.

Units cover social research, psychosocial support, social policy and public administration, community awareness and sensitisation, advocacy and lobbying, conflict resolution, home-based care, child welfare programmes, case management and the management of community-based groups, with practical fieldwork through an industrial attachment.

What you will study

Diploma in Social Work

Pending IDIA confirmation
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Level
KNQF Level 6
Examining body
TVET CDACC
Study modes
Full-time, Hybrid (physical and online), Online, Part-time (evenings and weekends)
UnitCodeHours
Communication Skills COD/CU/SW/BC/01/6/A 40
Numeracy Skills COD/CU/SW/BC/02/6/A 60
Digital Literacy COD/CU/SW/BC/03/6/A 60
Entrepreneurial Skills COD/CU/SW/BC/04/6/A 100
Employability Skills COD/CU/SW/BC/05/6/A 80
Environmental Literacy COD/CU/SW/BC/06/6/A 40
Occupational Safety and Health Practices COD/CU/SW/BC/07/6/A 40
UnitCodeHours
Social Research Work COD/CU/SW/CC/01/6/A 100
Social Policy Formulation and Public Administration COD/CU/SW/CC/02/6/A 80
Psycho Social Support COD/CU/SW/CC/03/6/A 90
Resource Mobilization and Fund Raising COD/CU/SW/CC/04/6/A 60
UnitCodeHours
Management of Community Resources COD/CU/SW/CR/01/6/A 130
Community Empowerment COD/CU/SW/CR/02/6/A 120
Coordination of Community Projects COD/CU/SW/CR/03/6/A 110
Community Awareness Training and Sensitization COD/CU/SW/CR/04/6/A 120
Advocacy and Lobbying Activities COD/CU/SW/CR/05/6/A 140
Crisis and Disaster Management COD/CU/SW/CR/06/6/A 120
Conflict Resolution and Management COD/CU/SW/CR/07/6/A 90
Home-Based Care and Support COD/CU/SW/CR/08/6/A 110
Coordination of Rehabilitation Programmes COD/CU/SW/CR/09/6/A 130
Child Welfare Programmes COD/CU/SW/CR/10/6/A 110
Case Management COD/CU/SW/CR/11/6/A 120
Management of Community-Based Groups COD/CU/SW/CR/12/6/A 120
UnitCodeHours
Industrial Attachment COD/CU/SW/CR/13/6/A 480

Certificate in Social Work

Pending IDIA confirmation
Duration
1½ years (3 semesters)
Level
KNQF Level 5
Examining body
TVET CDACC
Study modes
Full-time, Hybrid (physical and online), Online, Part-time (evenings and weekends)
UnitCodeHours
Communication Skills COD/CU/SW/BC/01/5/A 25
Numeracy Skills COD/CU/SW/BC/02/5/A 40
Digital Literacy COD/CU/SW/BC/03/5/A 45
Entrepreneurial Skills COD/CU/SW/BC/04/5/A 70
Employability Skills COD/CU/SW/BC/05/5/A 50
Environmental Literacy COD/CU/SW/BC/06/5/A 25
Occupational Safety and Health Practices COD/CU/SW/BC/07/5/A 25
UnitCodeHours
Social Research Works COD/CU/SW/CR/01/5/A 95
Psycho Social Support COD/CU/SW/CR/02/5/A 95
Social Policy Formulation and Public Administration COD/CU/SW/CR/03/5/A 100
Project Resources Management COD/CU/SW/CR/04/5/A 90
Community Awareness Activities COD/CU/SW/CR/05/5/A 100
Advocacy and Lobbying Activities COD/CU/SW/CR/06/5/A 95
Conflict Resolution and Management COD/CU/SW/CR/07/5/A 90
Home-Based Care and Support COD/CU/SW/CR/08/5/A 95
Child Welfare Programmes COD/CU/SW/CR/09/5/A 90
Community-Based Groups Management COD/CU/SW/CR/10/5/A 90
Community Crisis and Disaster Sensitization Programmes COD/CU/SW/CR/11/5/A 90
UnitCodeHours
Industrial Attachment COD/CU/SW/CR/13/5/A 360

Entry requirements

Diploma in Social Work

  • KCSE mean grade C− (minus); or
  • A Social Work Level 5 certificate with one year of continuous work experience; or
  • An equivalent qualification as determined by KNQA, and/or as guided by the relevant regulatory body.

Certificate in Social Work

  • KCSE mean grade D+ or equivalent; or
  • A Social Work Artisan Certificate; or
  • An equivalent qualification as determined by KNQA, and/or as guided by the relevant regulatory body.

Fees

Tuition and administrative charges for every programme are on the fees page, with how to pay.

Fees and payment

Careers

  • Social worker
  • Roles in social services, non-profit organisations, government agencies and community initiatives

How to apply

  1. 1 Choose your level and intake
  2. 2 Apply online and upload your documents
  3. 3 We review your application and contact you
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