In February 2005, the GSCC launched the revised post-qualifying framework for social work education and training. The new framework allows social workers to continue their education and training in a flexible and modular way.
There are three levels of awards in the new framework, each corresponding to a stage of professional and career development. The three awards are:
- the Post-Qualifying Award in Specialist Social Work;
- the Post-Qualifying Award in Higher Specialist Social Work; and
- the Post-Qualifying Award in Advanced Social Work
There are five specialisms focusing on: mental health; adult social care; practice education; leadership and management; and children and young people, their families and carers.
Guidance on the overall framework, along with the five specialist awards have been published.
We have prepared a list of frequently asked questions. If your question has not been answered, please use the form below, or email sweggeneralenquiries@gscc.org.uk
To view the FAQs, a copy of the revised framework or for details on the history of the PQ review, including copies of the consultation process and results, go to the New post-qualifying framework documents page.
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