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PQ Framework Options & Routes
Select the option(s) below and click on the link that will provide you with more information on the PQ Framework relevant to you.
You should also consult with the PQ Representative in your organisation to get advice on the option best suited to you.
Links:--> Contact Us | Help for Candidates (NI Route) | Help for Candidates (UK Route)
View this page as a PDF:--> Options and Routes (PDF)
To use these options you should be enrolled with the NISCC and enrolled with the NI Post Qualifying Education and Training Partnership.
Already have some Requirements
(PQ1, PQ2-4, PQ 2-5, PQ5&6)?

Complete PQ Award (PQSW) by March 2010
using Portfolio and/or Fast track routes
UK Framework/Downloads
AND / OR
Already on an Accredited Programme ?
(contact the programme for arrangements)

The last PQSW Awards will be made in September 2010

UK Framework
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Already enrolled with NIPQETP and have the Diploma in Social Work via the Employment Based Route or the UUJ Non-graduate Route and don’t have a degree, or equivalent, academic qualifications?

Complete the PQSWt

Claim academic credits towards the Degree using your PQ attainment

UK Framework
Plus, further information available from
University of Ulster
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Have UK PQ Requirements ?

Finish the Award by
March 2010
Can utilise fast track routes such as verbal assessment, assignments and observation.

UK Framework |
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Enrol for an NI PQ Award

Retain the UK PQ Requirements you have but lose the opportunity to complete the PQSW Award.

NI Framework |
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Have UK Advanced Award Requirements ?

Finish the Advanced Award by March 2010 via Portfolio Route. Can utilise fast track routes such as verbal assessment
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Finish by June 2010 via Accredited Programme Route

UK Framework |
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Can enrol for an NI PQ Award after April 2007
AND
Apply for transfer of up to 3 Advanced Award Requirements to either NI Specialist Award or NI Strategic Leadership Award

NI Framework
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Transitional Arrangements |
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Enrolled for PQ or Advanced Awards and have completed substantive courses / training elsewhere, e.g. Family Therapy, Management Awards, NVQs, etc.

Consider APEL routes to attaining PQ or Advanced requirements

UK Framework |
Completed the Post Qualifying Award (PQSW)?

Consider enrolling for the NI PQ Awards

NI Framework |
Completed the Advanced Social Work Award (AASW)?

Consider enrolling for the NI PQ Awards

NI Framework |
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