DIPLOMA 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
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C-
(C minus)
Or
b) Social work 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
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.