CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL WORK
Social Work is a multidisciplinary course that combines the principles of social work with strategies for community empowerment and sustainable development. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills to address social issues at both individual and community levels. Students learn about social welfare policies, human behavior, diverse cultures, and ethical practices in social work. The community development aspect focuses on engaging with local communities, assessing their needs, and implementing projects that promote social and economic well-being. The course typically covers topics such as community organizing, project management, advocacy, and social research methods. Practical fieldwork is often a key component, allowing students to apply their learning in real-world settings. Graduates are prepared for careers in social services, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and grassroots community initiatives, where they can work towards creating positive social change and improving quality of life for various populations.
Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
a) Social work Artisan Certificate Level 5
Or
b) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE D+)
Or
c) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority
(KNQA)
And/or
d) Any other requirements as may be guided by relevant regulatory body
Program Objectives
The main objectives of this course are to enable students:
1. Demonstrate skills in managing community resources,
2. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for community empowerment,
advocacy, awareness training and sensitization
3. Gain comprehensive understanding in crisis and disaster management,
4. Develop necessary skills for coordinating conflict resolution and rehabilitation
programmes,
5. Acquire practical skills in conducting child welfare programmes, performing home-based
care and support and managing community-based groups.
Course Duration: 1 Year
Career Paths: Social Worker
CERTIFICATE LEVEL 5 SOCIAL WORK (17 units)
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Social workLevel 5 qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her work in social work industry. It involves conducting social research works, performing psychosocial support, conducting social policy formulation and public administration, managing project resources, conducting community awareness activities, conflicting resolution and management, performing home-based care and support, carrying out child welfare programmes, managing community-based groups and conducting community crisis and disaster sensitization programmes.
BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Duration in Hours | Credit Factor |
| COD/CU/SW/BC/01/5/A | Communication Skills | 25 | 2.5 |
| COD/CU/SW/BC/02/5/A | Numeracy Skills | 40 | 4 |
| COD/CU/SW/BC/03/5/A | Digital Literacy | 45 | 4.5 |
| COD/CU/SW/BC/04/5/A | Entrepreneurial Skills | 70 | 7 |
| COD/CU/SW/BC/05/5/A | Employability Skills | 50 | 5 |
| COD/CU/SW/BC/06/5/A | Environmental Literacy | 25 | 2.5 |
| COD/CU/SW/BC/07/5/A | Occupational Safety and Health Practices | 25 | 2.5 |
| Total | 210 | 21 |
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Duration in Hours | Credit Factor |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/01/5/A | Social Research Works | 95 | 9.5 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/02/5/A | Psycho Social Support, | 95 | 9.5 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/03/5/A | Social Policy Formulation and Public Administration | 100 | 10 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/04/5/A | Project Resources Management | 90 | 9 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/05/5/A | Community Awareness Activities | 100 | 10 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/06/5/A | Advocacy and Lobbying Activities | 95 | 9.5 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/07/5/A | Conflict Resolution and Management | 90 | 9 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/08/5/A | Home-Based Care and Support | 95 | 9.5 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/09/5/A | Child Welfare Programmes | 90 | 9 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/10/5/A | Community-Based Groups Management | 90 | 9 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/11/5/A | Community Crisis and Disaster Sensitization Programmes | 90 | 9 |
| COD/CU/SW/CR/13/5/A | Industrial Attachment | 360 | 36 |
| Total | 1390 | 139 | |
| Grand Total | 1600 | 160 | |