Social Work & Community Development

DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Social Work and Community Development 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
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C-
(C minus)
Or
b) Social work and community development Level 5 certificate with one year of continuous
work experience
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:2 Years.
Career Path: Social worker

DIPLOMA LEVEL 6 SOCIAL WORK & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

COURSE OVERVIEW

 

Social work  Level 6 qualification  consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to be certified as a Social Worker.It involves managing community resources,conducting community empowerment, coordinating community project, conducting community awareness training and sensitization, carrying out advocacy and lobbying activities, carrying out crisis and disaster management, coordinating conflict resolution and management, performing home based care and support, coordinating rehabilitation programmes, carrying out child welfare programmes, conducting case management and manage community-based groups

Social Work level 6 qualification comprises the units of learning, which include the following basic, common and core units of learning:

Basic Units of Learning

 

Unit Code Unit Title Duration in Hours Credit Factor
COD/CU/SW/BC/01/6/A Communication Skills 40 4
COD/CU/SW/BC/02/6/A Numeracy Skills 60 6
COD/CU/SW/BC/03/6/A Digital Literacy 60 6
COD/CU/SW/BC/04/6/A Entrepreneurial Skills 100 10
COD/CU/SW/BC/05/6/A Employability Skills 80 8
COD/CU/SW/BC/06/6/A Environmental Literacy 40 4
COD/CU/SW/BC/07/6/A Occupational Safety and Health Practices 40 4
Total 420 42

 

Common Units of Learning 

Unit Code Unit Title Duration in Hours Credit Factor
COD/CU/SW/CC/01/6/A Social Research Work 100 10
COD/CU/SW/CC/02/6/A Social Policy Formulation and Public Administration  80 8
COD/CU/SW/CC/03/6/A Psycho Social Support 90 9
COD/CU/SW/CC/04/6/A Resource Mobilization and Fund Raising 60 6
Total 330 33

Core Units of Learning

 

Unit Code Unit Title Duration in Hours Credit Factor 
COD/CU/SW/CR/01/6/A Management of Community Resources 130 13
COD/CU/SW/CR/02/6/A Community Empowerment 120 12
COD/CU/SW/CR/03/6/A Coordination 9f Community Projects 110 11
COD/CU/SW/CR/04/6/A Community Awareness Training and Sensitization  120 12
COD/CU/SW/CR/05/6/A Advocacy and Lobbying Activities 140 14
COD/CU/SW/CR/06/6/A Crisis and Disaster Management 120 12
COD/CU/SW/CR/07/6/A Conflict Resolution and Management 90 9
COD/CU/SW/CR/08/6/A Home-Based Care and Support  110 11
COD/CU/SW/CR/09/6/A Coordination of Rehabilitation Programmes  130 13
COD/CU/SW/CR/10/6/A Child Welfare Programmes 110 11
COD/CU/SW/CR/11/6/A Case Management 120 12
COD/CU/SW/CR/12/6/A Management of Community-Based Groups 120 12
COD/CU/SW/CR/13/6/A Industrial Attachment 480 48
Total 1900 190
Grand Total 2650 265

The total duration of the course is 2650 hours.