Lincolnshire Practice Education Certificate (LPEC)
University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom
Course overview
Practice Educators play a vital role in supporting the development of Social Work learners. As 'gate keepers' to the profession, they are responsible for ensuring that future generations of social workers meet the professional standards and capabilities expected of the role. Practice educators are in an exciting and unique position to be able to help develop the future of high-quality social work practice and to shape and support social work learners to become excellent practitioners in the field.
The Lincolnshire Practice Educator Certificate (LPEC) has been developed and endorsed by the University of Lincoln to enable social work Practice Educators to evidence that they have met the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards (BASW 2022). The course is ideal for anyone who supports, mentors, and assesses pre- or post-qualified social work learners and is engaging in formal and informal learning or development activities.
Key highlights
- Evidences meeting the Practice Educator Professional Standards (BASW 2022)
- Developed and endorsed by the university for social work practice educators
- Prepares you to support, mentor and assess social work learners
- Covers both pre- and post-qualified social work learners
- Develops your role as gatekeeper to professional social work standards
Entry requirements
Social Work registration and a minimum post qualification experience requirement of two years.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesGlobal Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000International Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Social Work Practice Educator
- Practice Supervisor
- Social Work Placement Assessor
- Senior Social Worker
- Social Work Educator
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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