Module Details

Module Code: OCCH6003
Title: Prof Skills for Placement
Long Title: Prof Skills for Placement
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3110 - Psychology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce students to a variety of social care settings in preparation for practice placement. This module introduces students to interprofessional practice and team working in meeting service user needs. This module will introduce the supervision process, reflective practice and an introduction to risk management. The Social Care Workers Registration Board, Code of Ethics and Fitness to Practice are central to the preparation of students for practice placement.

This module maps to the Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers from within the following domains:

Domain 1: Professional Autonomy and Accountability.

Domain 2: Communication, Collaborative Practice and Teamworking.

Domain 3: Safety and Quality.

Domain 4: Professional Development.

Domain 5: Professional Knowledge and Skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate professional autonomy and accountability throughout the placement preparation, taking responsibility for submitting placement documentation, CV development and preparing for placement. (Domains: 1.17, 1.20, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1)
LO2 Demonstrate self-awareness and reflective practice skills in preparation for the social care practice placement. (Domains: 1.22, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 5.1, 5.13, 5.19)
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the need for effective communication, collaborative practice, conflict and interprofessional work in social care practice. (Domains: 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 5.1, 5.8, 5.12)
LO4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of risk management in maintaining the safety of both service users and those involved in their care within the quality framework. (Domains: 2.3, 2.4, 3.7, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.14, 3.15, 5.1, 5.10)
LO5 Discuss the role of the student on placement, the supervision process and practicing within the legal and ethical and practice boundaries upholding the Code of Professional conduct and ethics. (Domains: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 1.18, 1.20, 1.21, 4.5, 5.1, 5.18)
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Pre Placement Preparation
Submission of CV, placement request forms, placement contracts and preparation for interview. (Domain:5.1) Exploration of placement opportunities and developing knowledge of the various social care areas (Domain:4.1) Preparation to meet potential placement providers and to attend for interview. (Domains:1.17, 5.1) Submission of placement documentation within the specified deadlines. (Domain:4.2) Mandatory training: FAR, MAPA and Manual handling training (Domain:4.2) Engagement in and taking responsibility for professional development and wellbeing (Domains:1.20, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1)
Reflective practice
What is reflective practice (Domain:1.22) Importance of reflective practice (Domain:5.19) Reflective cycles (Domain:4.3, 4.6) Self-awareness and impact of self on values, beliefs and life experiences on social care practice (Domain: 5.1, 5.13, 5.19) Self awareness as a tool in professional development (Domain:4.3, 4.4)
Communication
Principles of team work (Domains:2.13, 2.16, 5.13) Role and purpose of building and maintaining relationships in delivery social care services (Domains: 2.9, 2.12, 2.13, 2.15, 2.17, 5.1, 5.8, 5.12) Conflict management- theoretical framework and practical conflict resolution skills. (Domain:2.11) Interdisciplinary team working in meeting service users needs (Domain:2.14)
Risk Assessment and Management
Risk management frameworks, prioritising the safety of both service users and others involved in their care (Domains: 2.3, 2.4, 3.7, 3.12, 3.14, 5.1) Recognise important risk factors, implement appropriate strategies including risk assessments and make reasoned decisions (Domains: 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.15, 5.10)
Role of student on placement
Practice boundaries and role of student, act in the best interests of service users at all times, practicing safely within the legal, ethical and practice boundaries of the profession (Domains:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 1.18, 1.20, 1.21) Code of professional conduct and ethics (Domain:1.7) The importance of and be able to seek professional development, engage in supervision, feedback and peer review opportunities to improve practice (Domains:1.2, 4.5, 5.1, 5.18)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%
Special Regulation
A minimum of 80% attendance at lectures and tutorials is required to pass this module and to progress to PLAC6026 Practice Placement 1. If the student fails to meet the 80 % attendance requirement, irrespective of reason, they must repeat and attend in order to pass the module.
Students are required to achieve a mark of 40 % or greater in each assessment component to pass the module.
It is mandatory to submit all elements of the portfolio.

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio of relevant placement documentation, CVs, placement request forms, placement contracts, certificates demonstrating successful completion of HSeLanD, FAR, MAPA and manual handling training. Evidence of professional knowledge, accountability, interprofessional practice, teamwork and conflict resolution, and knowledge of the supervision process should the student encounter conflict. Students will need to engage with self-directed learning to identify how to manage this. (Domains: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 1.17, 1.18, 1.20, 1.21, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 5.1, 5.8, 5.12, 5.18)
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Using a case study students will be presented with a risk scenario. Students will identify and assess the risk and recommend risk management processes, such as control measures informed by the risk management framework. Students will reflect on this scenario through the use of reflective frameworks linking theory to practice. (Domains:1.22, 2.3, 2.4, 3.7, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.14, 3.15, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 5.1, 5.10, 5.13, 5.19)
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on issues relating to professional development, interdisciplinary guest lectures from a variety of social care contexts. Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Tutorial Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, reading and process notes Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on issues relating to Professional Development Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Tutorial Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, reading and process notes Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Howard N. and Lyons D. (eds.). (2014), Social Care - Learning from Practice, Gill & MacMillan, [ISBN: 9780717159697].
  • Braye S. and Preston-Shoot M.. (2003), Empowering Practice in Social Care, Open University Press, [ISBN: 0335192459].
  • SCWRB/CORU. (2017), Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers, [ISBN: 1234567999].
  • Denise Lyons and Teresa Brown (eds). (2021), Guide to the Standards of Proficiency for Social Care workers (electronic e-book), available on www.socialcareireland.ie.
  • Neil Thompson. (2015), People Skills, 4th. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137467553].
  • Lalor, K and Share, P (eds.). (2013), Applied Social Care: An Introduction for Students in Ireland, Gill and Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717156238].
  • Jasper, M. (2013), Beginning Reflective Practice, 2nd. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 0748771174].
  • Social Care Workers Registration Board CORU. (2019), Social Care Workers Registration Board Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Department of Applied Social Studies. BA in Social Care Work: Professional Work Practice Handbooks, 2023.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HSOCC_7 Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Work 2 Mandatory