Course Summary
This is a multi-disciplinary micro-credential which aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic of and responses to the abuse of adults at risk.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree transcript or parchment or evidence of relevant recognised prior learning.
• Applicants must hold current registration with the relevant professions’ regulatory body or otherwise satisfy the course committee they can complete and benefit from the course.
Prerequisite documents:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript
• Degree Parchment
• Copy of current registration with professions' regulatory body
Application Details
Fees
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
How will this Micro-credential be delivered?
• This micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format, combining elements of face-to-face and online learning.
• Ten sessions of two-hour online lectures will be recorded are made available in Blackboard.
• Two six-hour face-to-face workshops will be provided on week 1 and week 10.