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Diploma in Social Work and Development(KNEC)-This course will introduce you to what constitutes good social work practice. You will consider four basic elements of social work, and the values that underpin professional practice. You may be surprised at how much knowledge you already have, and how this pre-existing knowledge can benefit social work practice.
Key Interest Skills required to pursue a career in this field
- Planning skills
- Communication skills
- Numerical abilities
- Organisational skills
- Analytical skills
- Team spirit
- Negotiation skills
- Digital literacy
- Problem-solving skills
- Time Management Skills
- Integrity as a quality
Objectives
Objective of this program is to prepare students to think critically and invent industry -based approaches to Diploma in Social Work and Development(KNEC) Students get to understand the social work techniques and market expectations. In addition,they learn how to communicate effectively.
Why study this program
This program prepares one to job market at lower level.It also a bridge to the advance level in the field.
Careers Opportunities
- Possible career opportunity: The graduates from the course can be employed Hospitals, NGOs, Children’s Homes, Military and as Probation officers.
Career Progression
After successful completion of Diploma in Social Work and Development(KNEC) ,a student can proceed for bachelor’s degree,master’s degree and Phd in related field.
Career progression: Degree- Masters, NDI Membership
Course Duration
This course takes an average of 6 terms (2 years ).
Mode of Study
- Regular/full time
- School based programme
- Distance Learning
- Weekend Classes
- Part-time/Evening classes
Qualifications/Admission Requirements
- KCSE aggregate Grade of C- (minus) & Above,or any equivalent qualifications by KNEC
Examining Body
KNEC
Course Requirements
The following requirements must be met for a student to qualify for KNEC exams in this course:
- Must sit for at least 2 cats marked out of 30% ,and an end term exams marked out of 70% each term.
- The candidate will be expected to proceed for industrial attachment as a requirement by KNEC for successful completion of the course.
- A student must attend at least 80% of all the tutorial lectures.
KNEC Units
APPLICATION
September 2020 intake is in progress in all our campuses
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