The Advanced Award in Social Work (AASW) recognises the achievements
of social workers who demonstrate leadership and expertise in
their area of work. Social workers who achieve this level of
competence will be making contributions to the development of
services and the profession through policy making, innovative
practice, research and education.
The AASW is made up of eight general and two core requirements.
The core requirements should be demonstrated, and assessed, in
an integrated, holistic way, through the general requirements.
The quality and quantity of evidence produced must be commensurate
with that of a Master's degree (AA/Level M). Submissions for
assessment by the Partnership's Assessment Panel must be for
a minimum of two general requirements plus the two core requirements.
There may be very occasional situations when a candidate needs
only one requirement to complete the award. This final submission
may be allowed (with the two core requirements). AA8 can only
be submitted as a final submission.
To achieve the AASW candidates must meet all the requirements
of the award.
Work towards the award will be assessed in one of four areas
of social work: practice, education and training, management,
research or a combination of two or more of these areas. These
pathways provide a primary focus for the work undertaken and
are designed to facilitate the use of educational provision and
should not be interpreted as excluding the other three areas
from a candidate's portfolio .
Core Requirements
In meeting the general requirements all candidates must:
(a) demonstrate analysis and critical reflection which informs and influences
practice, policy and service provision;
(b) provide evidence of a commitment to sustaining the values of social work
in the light of continuing social and political change and be able to define
and develop policies and practices accordingly.
General Requirements
All candidates must:
AA1 |
provide evidence of significant contribution
to the development, delivery and evaluation of the service
provided in a chosen area by demonstrating the ability
to research, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate strategies
for improvement or change; |
AA2 |
demonstrate critical appraisal of relevant
theoretical models, policies and law, in their chosen area,
including knowledge of local, national and UK perspectives; |
AA3 |
demonstrate skilled use of a wide repertoire
of methods and be able to select and use the most effective
approach to meeting consumer need for the different aspects
of their work; |
AA4 |
demonstrate competence in enhancing the
capabilities of others as a means of informing and improving
practice or service delivery; |
AA5 |
demonstrate highly developed skills in strategic
networking, negotiation and collaboration; |
AA6 |
demonstrate competence in responding to
and managing change in their chosen area, including the
ability to respond to unintended outcomes; |
AA7 |
demonstrate knowledge and understanding
of the impact of relevant policy, practice and institutions
within the European or international context in order to
inform practice or service development; |
AA8 |
provide evidence of leadership in their
chosen field, including the ability to work independently,
and to be accountable, in fulfilling the responsibilities
of their role. |
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