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Options and Routes...

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)

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To use these options you should be enrolled with the NISCC and enrolled with the NI Post Qualifying Education and Training Partnership.

 

Have the Diploma in Social Work
and qualified after April 2004?
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Must get PQ1 within 2 years of qualifying
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Last chance for assessment March 2010
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UK Framework

 

Already have some Requirements
(PQ1, PQ2-4, PQ 2-5, PQ5&6)?
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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)
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The last PQSW Awards will be made in September 2010
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UK Framework

 

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?
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Complete the PQSWt
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Claim academic credits towards the Degree using your PQ attainment
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UK Framework

Plus, further information available from

University of Ulster

 

Have UK PQ Requirements ?
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Finish the Award by March 2010
Can utilise fast track routes such as verbal assessment, assignments and observation.
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UK Framework

 

Enrol for an NI PQ Award
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Retain the UK PQ Requirements you have but lose the opportunity to complete the PQSW Award.
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NI Framework

 

Have a the BSc in Social work ?
Successfully completed the Assessed year in Employment?
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Enrol for the NI Post Qualifying Award from April 2007
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Begin work on the Specific Award via Individual submission,
Accredited programmes / modules or Combination
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NI Framework

 

Have UK Advanced Award Requirements ?
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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
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UK Framework

 

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
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NI Framework
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Transitional Arrangements


 

Currently enrolled with NIPQETP and undertaking academic programme accredited for PQ or AA requirements
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Complete the programme
Consider complementary strategies, e.g. portfolios / fastracks /
APL for any remaining requirements needed to complete your PQ or AA Award
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The last PQSW Awards will be made in September 2010 with
Individual Submission in March 2010 and Programme
Submissions in June 2010
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UK Framework

 

Enrolled for PQ or Advanced Awards and have completed substantive courses / training elsewhere, e.g. Family Therapy, Management Awards, NVQs, etc.
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Consider APEL routes to attaining PQ or Advanced requirements
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UK Framework

 

Have up to three Advanced Award requirements
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Consider enrolling for an NI PQ Award and mapping your AA requirements across
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NI Framework
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Transitional Arrangements

 

Completed the Post Qualifying Award (PQSW)?
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Consider enrolling for the NI PQ Awards
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NI Framework

 

Completed the Advanced Social Work Award (AASW)?
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Consider enrolling for the NI PQ Awards
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NI Framework

 

Completed substantive pieces of work or academic achievement
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Consider enrolling for the NI PQ Awards
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Consider if some of your work may be eligible to APL NI PQ requirements

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NI Framework

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