SayPro Online Course SAQA 11516696522

Description

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Professional relationships are purposefully founded on knowledge of and insight into the nature of client systems and their dynamics.
Professional relationships are characterised by the purposeful implementation of social work principles at the individual, family, group, community and organisational level.
Professional relationships clearly demonstrate an understanding of ethical parameters.
Enabling environments are created for client systems to develop their full capacity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Assessments reflect the ability to undertake a comprehensive analysis of client systems’ needs and strengths.
Analyses of client systems’ needs and strengths reflect the application of appropriate theoretical frameworks.
Assessments demonstrate the use of appropriate Social Work tools and data.
Assessments clearly reflect the influence and impact of social circumstances and social systems on client systems’ functioning.
Assessments demonstrate a holistic approach to client systems’ social functioning.
Assessments result in, as far as is reasonable and possible, mutually agreed upon goals.
Assessment processes and conclusions are recorded clearly, systematically and accurately.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Intervention plans take into account social systems impacting on client systems’ functioning.
Intervention plans are based on assessment and the appropriate use of strategies and techniques to achieve identified goals.
Intervention strategies, models and techniques are based on comprehensive assessment of client systems.
Intervention strategies and techniques are purposefully aimed at the achievement of identified goals.
Interventions reflect the appropriate application of a range of skills (Range of skills includes, for example communication, problem- solving, networking, negotiation, mediation, advocacy and interviewing skills).
Intervention strategies and techniques are appropriately implemented in accordance with corresponding theoretical assumptions.
Interventions include the appropriate use of Social Work tools and data.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Resources that are identified and utilised are appropriate to client systems’ needs, strengths and goals.
Referrals to appropriate resources are made according to agreed upon methods of referral.
Networking with resources and organisations is linked directly to the needs of client systems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Evaluations clearly describe the outcomes of the intervention strategies, techniques and processes utilised in relation to the stated goals and client systems’ strengths and needs.
Evaluations are purposefully used as the basis for planning, termination and implementation of on-going services.
Evaluations demonstrate a capacity for self-awareness and reflection.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
Wherever feasible, termination of services is mutually agreed to by the relevant parties and occurs in accordance with Social Work principles.
Preparation of client systems for termination of services is timeous and realistic.
Termination is based, as far as is reasonable and possible, on the achievement of goals and the client systems’ ability to function independently.
All administrative aspects of termination are completed in accordance with professional requirements.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
Contracts contain, as far as is reasonable and possible, mutually agreed upon principles, expectations, goals and procedures.
Contracts are used to guide practice with clients.
Contracts contain an exposition of possible results/consequences of breaching the mutually agreed upon principles, expectations, goals and procedures for both the practitioner and the client system.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
Assessments, intervention plans, strategies, techniques, and outcomes analyses reflect sensitivity for diversity and the ability to work with diverse client systems.
Practice demonstrates awareness of different viewpoints and values, and the ability to appreciate these in relation to one’s own views and values.
Assessments explicitly include analyses of possible elements of diversity that may impact on the professional relationship.
Interaction and teamwork within the practice context reflect understanding and acceptance of diversity.
Referrals are appropriate to and in accordance with the unique needs of client systems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
Practice demonstrates awareness of, and ability to implement social work values and ethical principles.
The practical implications of ethical principles and values for social work practice are critically appraised.
The provisions in the Code of Ethics of the South African Council for Social Service Professions are critiqued in relation to its potential limitations and benefits.
The potential impact of personal life experiences and personal values on Social Work practice is clearly recognised.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
Research reports reflect knowledge of, and skills in, Social Work Research.
Research reports display a critical appreciation of the link between knowledge construction, research and Social Work practice.
Research proposals reflect a well-formulated plan for the research.
Research ethics are clearly identified and considered in the design and implementation of research activity.
Descriptions reflect knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research paradigms; research designs; sampling procedures; and methods of data collection and data analysis.
Interpretations of data and the recommendations are consistent with data analyses and study findings.
Practice demonstrates the application of Social Science theory and research.
Research processes are executed in accordance with accepted research protocol.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:
Descriptions clearly indicate the purpose and value of the team approach in Social Work services.
Descriptions clearly and appropriately distinguish between the individual roles and functions of the Social Work team members (Social Worker, Student Social Worker, Social Auxiliary Worker and volunteer) in social service delivery.
The definitions of Social Auxiliary Work and Social Work highlight the differences between the two and their relationship with each other.
Social auxiliary work is clearly understood as providing a supportive and complementary service to Social Work, focusing particularly on prevention, developmental services and social care.
The critical role played by Social Auxiliary Work within the Social Welfare context is substantially motivated.
Practice clearly reflects a critical understanding of the contribution made and valuable role played by volunteers in social service delivery.
Practice reflects the ability to identify and work with sectors relevant to the identified social problem or issue.
The roles and functions of team members in a given context, relevant to the learner’s field placement, are clearly identified.
Practice reflects the ethics of teamwork.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12:
Selected techniques, methods and means of awareness-raising are appropriate to the specific social issue, the social context and the level at which such awareness-raising needs to take place.
The specific social issue (e.g. homosexuality, gender discrimination, HIV/AIDS, disability) that must be targeted as an area of intervention is clearly described.
The social and cultural context against which the intervention takes place is clearly elucidated.
Practice demonstrates the ability to engage individuals, families, groups and/or communities in critical and reflective discussion regarding the impact of oppressive forces in their lives.
Practice demonstrates the ability to assist individuals, families, groups and/or communities to explore alternative identities in order to enhance self-esteem.
Practice reflects efforts to engage people as change agents, advocates and/or lobbyists by building on their strengths and resources.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 13:
Analyses clearly elucidate how individual, family, group and community identities are formed in relation to socio-structural forces of oppression and/or exclusion.
Analyses provide clear indications of how social differentiation and social stratification pave the way for prejudice, ethno-centricism and discrimination.
Descriptions clearly elucidate the relationship between social differentiation and social stratification (in respect of factors such as race, class, culture, ethnicity, gender, differential abilities and sexual orientation) and access to power, position, privilege, income, status and resources.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 14:
Analyses reflect a clear understanding of the key elements, functions and principles of social welfare and social work.
Descriptions clearly distinguish between the similarities and differences between social welfare and social work.
Social welfare and social work are clearly described in terms of the key stages in their historical development against the background of socio-economic and political influences.
The various models of Social Welfare are critically examined in terms of their impact on social service delivery.
Descriptions contain a clear understanding of the historical and current trends in Social Welfare and social work on individuals, families, groups and communities.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 15:
The core characteristics and qualities of a profession are outlined with reference to the social work profession.
The defining characteristics of Social Work, as a profession, are clearly articulated.
The relationship between social work and other social service professions is critically evaluated in terms of roles, responsibilities and functions.
The influence of the language and intent of policy documents on the image and status of Social Work in South Africa is critically appraised.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 16:
The provisions of the Bill of Rights are clearly described.
The basic values and principles underlying the Bill of Rights are clearly extrapolated.
The relationship between the values and principles of the Bill of Rights and those of the Social Work profession is critically evaluated.
The social worker’s role and functions in protecting and promoting human rights are identified in practical terms.
The relevant resources, available to the social worker for the protection of human rights are clearly identified (Resources include the Public Protector, the Human Rights Commission, the Commission for Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities and the Commission for Gender Equality).
An appropriate plan/strategy is developed to address the infringement of human rights.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 17:
The respective structure, roles and functions of each sphere of government and their inter-relationships are clearly outlined.
The roles and functions of the three spheres of government in the provision of Social Welfare services, and in the development of Social Welfare Policy and Legislation, are clearly identified.
Descriptions of relevant sections of legislation and charters include their impact on Social Welfare Policy and Social Work practice.
Descriptions of the South African judicial system include the structure, roles and powers of the various courts as well as those of Social Workers.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 18:
The nature and extent of social issue/s are clearly described.
Analyses provide a clear explanation of how social issue/s impact on individuals, families, groups and communities.
Key strengths and weaknesses of current social policies and legislation concerning the social issue/s are identified and evaluated in relation to social work’s values and principles.
Limitations of the social policy/policies that negatively impact on social service delivery and beneficiaries are clearly identified and described.
Practice reflects the ability to utilise welfare legislation ethically and accountably in the interests of client systems.
Proposals for amendments of a Social Policy are motivated and justified for the purpose of improving social services to beneficiaries.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 19:
Descriptions reflect the steps and phases involved in the process of Social Policy and Legislation development.
Role players involved in formulating social policy and legislation at national and provincial levels are identified in terms of the functions that they perform.
The means by which individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities can influence social policy and legislation, are clearly identified.
An appropriate plan/strategy is developed to influence social policy and/or legislation in respect of at least one social issue.
The roles and responsibilities of the supervisee and the supervisor are clearly articulated.
The transition from the role of supervisee to the role of supervisor is clearly described.
The advantages and disadvantages of the different models (including conventional one-to-one supervision, group supervision, peer supervision, and the use of case- conferences and staff development programmes as supervisory contexts) of supervision are clearly described.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 20:
The differences and similarities between supervision and consultation are clearly identified.
The role and responsibilities of the consultant are clearly described.
The ethical implications of supervision and consultation are clearly articulated.
Practice reflects the ability to utilise supervision effectively.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 21:
The qualities, principles and characteristics of management and administration are clearly articulated.
The skills, roles and duties of a Social Work Manager and Administrator are clearly described.
The types and theoretical underpinnings of modern management systems are described and critiqued.
Descriptions reflect a basic understanding of management and administration functions and tasks.
Meeting procedures and the roles of office bearers are clearly explained.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 22:
Plans reflect explicit and feasible aims and objectives consistent with an identified problem.
Plans elucidate anticipated outcomes within designated time frames.
Plans specifically contain measures for the sustainability of the programme/project.
Plans reflect a clear and realistic budget.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 23:
The impact of prevailing socio-political ideology and funding policies on organisational functioning is clearly identified.
The challenges facing social service agencies in relation to technological advances and diminishing social service expenditure are clearly described.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 24:
Policies and legislation in respect of areas such as criminal justice, mental health and child and family care are clearly described.
The roles and functions of the Social Worker in relation to the different courts and court procedures are clearly described.
Practice reflects ability to work in accordance with statutory and legal requirements and to carry out orders of the court.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 25:
Descriptions reflect knowledge of the different types of social security benefits available to people in South Africa.
Descriptions reflect knowledge of how social security benefits are accessed.
The relationship between social security benefits and poverty alleviation is clearly described.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 26:
The relationship between the purpose, functions and principles of Social Work and those of social development is clearly described.
Descriptions reflect a clear understanding of the relationship between economic and social development.
Descriptions reflect a clear understanding of the importance of local economic development through income generation and job creation strategies.
Strategies for human and social capital formation within the social development paradigm are identified clearly.
The links between micro and macro development issues are clearly described.

Integrated Assessment:
All assessment practices in the Department of Social Work are guided by the university’s assessment policy. The Department has developed its own assessment policy derived from the university’s assessment policy. Different manners of assessment are clearly stipulated in both policies. The Department is currently using both formative and summative forms of assessment, as stipulated in the assessment policy. These forms of assessment are reflected in each course outline.

Throughout the qualification programme the following assessment strategies are used to ensure that exit level and critical cross-field outcomes are achieved:
Written assignments, tests (or examination equivalent tests) and/or examinations.
Fieldwork reports on different methods of social work practice; case-studies; class presentations.
Observations of field practice.
Joint evaluations with agency-based field supervisors and with learners.
Simulations in structured learning environments.
Oral examinations.
Portfolios of learning materials and independent research projects.

Fieldwork is individually supervised and assessed on an individual and/or group basis. In addition, assessment for suitability for the profession takes place on a continuous basis in relation to each learner.