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ASQ201
Theories and Perspectives in Social Work
The module provides the basis for understanding social work theories and perspectives for informing contemporary social work practice in a Welsh context. The module critically considers the concepts and explanations of social work theories and psychosocial perspectives from other disciplines that contribute to the social work knowledge base and its application to ethically-minded practice with service users and carers. Particular attention will be given to methods of case-work, group work, community work, and psycho-social work. Emphasis will be placed on practice in the Welsh context and the translation of theoretical perspectives to methods and tools in practice.
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ASQ201C
Damcaniaethau a Safbwyntiau mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol
Mae¿r modiwl yn darparu¿r sylfaen ar gyfer deall damcaniaethau a safbwyntiau gwaith cymdeithasol ar gyfer llywio ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol cyfoes mewn cyd-destun Cymreig. Ystyria¿r modiwl yn feirniadol y cysyniadau a'r esboniadau o ddamcaniaethau gwaith cymdeithasol a safbwyntiau seicogymdeithasol o ddisgyblaethau eraill sy'n cyfrannu at y sylfaen wybodaeth gwaith cymdeithasol a'i chymhwysiad i ymarfer â meddwl moesegol gyda defnyddwyr gwasanaethau a gofalwyr. Rhoddir sylw arbennig i ddulliau o waith achos, gwaith gr¿p, gwaith cymunedol, a gwaith seico-gymdeithasol. Rhoddir pwyslais ar ymarfer yn y cyd-destun Cymreig a throsi safbwyntiau damcaniaethol i ddulliau ac offer yn ymarferol.
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ASQ202
Social Work in Practice 2
This module will build on the assessment skills of collecting, selecting and testing of information learned at Level 1 and introduce further themes. These include the importance of decision making in a variety of settings and the influence that time pressures can exert. Particular attention will be given to this from a Welsh perspective, in an interagency context, including the factors and processes that facilitate service integration, collaboration and partnership when working with other statutory agencies as well as independent and voluntary sector services. The module will also address the nature of both risk and harm that is associated with intervention in the lives of vulnerable individuals and groups. It will include practical exercises in the use of different approaches to assessment.
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SW-103
Practice Learning Level 1
This module is designed to prepare you for your very first social work placement and to meet the requirements set by Social Care Wales. Through a series of interactive seminars and workshops, you¿ll explore the foundations of social work practice¿developing essential skills in communication, assessment, accountability, and personal safety. You¿ll also learn how to reflect critically on your own values and assumptions, giving you the confidence to approach practice with professionalism and empathy. By the end of this taught element, you¿ll be ready to step into your 30 day placement with a strong toolkit of knowledge and skills.
During your placement, you¿ll be supported by a Practice Educator and immersed in the realities of social work within a local authority setting. This is your chance to see how theory translates into practice, working alongside professionals and engaging directly with citizens and communities. You¿ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards of social work, while meeting nationally recognised occupational standards. From navigating ethical dilemmas to building meaningful relationships, you¿ll experience the breadth of what it means to be a social worker in today¿s world.
By the end of the module, you¿ll have demonstrated the interpersonal skills, values, and reflective abilities needed to progress safely and confidently in your training. You¿ll also complete a reflective commentary, helping you to consolidate your learning and identify your future development needs. This module isn¿t just about meeting requirements¿it¿s about preparing you to make a real difference in people¿s lives, while giving you the clarity and resilience to handle challenges along the way.
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SW-103C
Dysgu Ymarfer Lefel 1
Mae'r modiwl hwn wedi'i gynllunio i'ch paratoi ar gyfer eich lleoliad gwaith cymdeithasol cyntaf ac i fodloni'r gofynion a osodwyd gan Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru. Trwy gyfres o seminarau a gweithdai rhyngweithiol, byddwch yn archwilio sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol ¿ gan ddatblygu sgiliau hanfodol mewn cyfathrebu, asesu, atebolrwydd a diogelwch personol. Byddwch hefyd yn dysgu sut i fyfyrio yn feirniadol ar eich gwerthoedd a'ch rhagdybiaethau eich hun, gan roi'r hyder i chi fynd at ymarfer â phroffesiynoldeb ac empathi. Erbyn diwedd yr elfen hon a addysgir, byddwch yn barod i symud i'ch lleoliad 30 niwrnod gyda phecyn cymorth cryf o wybodaeth a sgiliau.
Yn ystod eich lleoliad, cewch eich cefnogi gan Addysgwr Ymarfer ac ymdrochi mewn realiti gwaith cymdeithasol mewn lleoliad awdurdod lleol. Dyma eich cyfle i weld sut mae theori yn trosi i ymarfer, gan weithio ochr yn ochr â gweithwyr proffesiynol ac ymgysylltu'n uniongyrchol â dinasyddion a chymunedau. Byddwch yn meithrin dealltwriaeth ddyfnach o heriau a gwobrau gwaith cymdeithasol, wrth fodloni safonau galwedigaethol a gydnabyddir yn genedlaethol. O lywio penblethau moesegol i feithrin perthnasoedd ystyrlon, byddwch chi'n profi ehangder yr hyn y mae'n ei olygu i fod yn weithiwr cymdeithasol yn y byd heddiw.
Erbyn diwedd y modiwl, byddwch wedi dangos y sgiliau rhyngbersonol, y gwerthoedd a'r galluoedd myfyriol sydd eu hangen i symud ymlaen yn ddiogel ac yn hyderus yn eich hyfforddiant. Byddwch hefyd yn cwblhau sylwebaeth fyfyriol, gan eich helpu i atgyfnerthu eich dysgu a nodi eich anghenion datblygu yn y dyfodol. Mae'r modiwl hwn yn ymwneud â mwy na bodloni gofynion yn unig - mae'n eich paratoi i wneud gwahaniaeth go iawn ym mywydau pobl, wrth roi'r eglurder a'r gwydnwch i chi ymdrin â heriau ar hyd y ffordd.
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SW-M01
Theories and methods for informing social work practice
This module gives you the opportunity to build a strong foundation in social work theories and perspectives, helping you to confidently apply them to contemporary practice in Wales. You¿ll explore key ideas from social work and related disciplines, creating a rich knowledge base to support ethical, person centred practice with citizens and carers.
Alongside theory, you¿ll focus on practical methods that are central to effective social work, including motivational interviewing, positive behavioural support, and crisis intervention. These approaches will be introduced in accessible ways, allowing you to see how they can be applied in real world practice to support individuals and communities.
Throughout the module, we¿ll place special emphasis on the Welsh context, guiding you to translate theoretical perspectives into practical tools and methods that strengthen your professional journey. By the end, you¿ll have the confidence to connect theory and practice, and the skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you work with.
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SW-M07C
Traethawd Estynedig mewn Ymchwil Gwaith Cymdeithasol a Thystiolaeth ar gyfer Ymarfer
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn annog datblygiad meddylfryd ymchwil ac yn paratoi myfyrwyr ar gyfer ymarfer a gyfeirir gan dystiolaeth drwy draethawd estynedig hunangyfeiriedig ar agwedd ar waith cymdeithasol sydd o ddiddordeb iddynt. Bydd disgwyl i chi weithio'n annibynnol dan oruchwyliaeth gyfeiriedig er mwyn cynhyrchu prosiect ymchwil graddfa fach (pen desg neu'n empeiraidd) ar faes o ddiddordeb a ddewiswyd sy'n berthnasol i gynulleidfaoedd gwaith cymdeithasol ac ymarfer proffesiynol. Mae croeso i chi ymuno â gweithdy drwy¿r dydd ar fodiwl cyn ysgrifennu traethawd hir cyn yr haf ar ddiwedd y tymor academaidd blaenorol, i gael mewnwelediad i ofynion traethawd ymchwil, a rhoi cyfle i chi ddechrau gweithio ar eich traethawd hir dros fisoedd yr haf. Byddwch yn cael eich dyrannu a'ch goruchwylio gan aelod o'r tîm addysgu gwaith cymdeithasol, a byddant yn cefnogi eich dysgu ac yn arwain eich ymchwil dros gyfnod y sesiwn academaidd. Bydd yna hefyd weithdai ymarferol, ysgrifennu a chymorth ac amrywiaeth o ddeunyddiau dysgu cyfeiriedig, fel darlithoedd fideo byr sy'n cipio agweddau ymarferol penodol megis cael cymeradwyaeth foesegol, cyfweliadau ansoddol, dylunio holiaduron arolwg, strategaethau chwilio, gwerthuso beirniadol a synthesis.
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SW-M17
Social Work Skills and Knowledge for Practice 1
This module is designed to prepare students for their first 30 day practice placement with a partnering local authority, ensuring they meet the requirements set by Social Care Wales. Through a series of pre placement seminars, students will be introduced to the nature and characteristics of social work skills, knowledge, and accountability. At an introductory level, the teaching will focus on the core competencies needed for effective practice in today¿s complex world, including communication and interpersonal skills, assessment methods across different contexts, personal safety, and the importance of being critically reflexive. A dedicated placement preparation workshop will further support students in feeling confident and ready to begin their practice experience.
During the supervised placement, students will spend 30 days in at least one practice setting under the guidance of a qualified Practice Educator. This immersive experience allows them to gain deeper insight into the realities of social work, the role of practitioners, and the lived experiences of citizens and communities. Students will be expected to meet key National Occupational Standards (SCW, 2011), including developing practice through supervision and reflection, managing ethical dilemmas, and using communication to engage and support participation. The placement provides a unique opportunity to integrate academic learning with professional practice, while building the interpersonal skills and values required to work safely and effectively with people in need of care and support.
By the end of the module, students will have demonstrated their readiness to work directly with service users and carers, showing that they understand the impact of social work practice from the perspective of those receiving support. They will also complete a reflective commentary, connecting their placement experiences with academic learning, and will develop a clearer understanding of their own learning needs and strategies for overcoming challenges. Ultimately, this module acts as a bridge between classroom study and professional practice, equipping students with the confidence, skills, and ethical grounding to embark on their journey as critically reflexive and accountable social workers.
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SW-M17C
Sgiliau a Gwybodaeth Gwaith Cymdeithasol ar gyfer Ymarfer 1
Cynlluniwyd y modiwl hwn i baratoi myfyrwyr ar gyfer eu lleoliad ymarfer cyntaf am 30 niwrnod gydag awdurdod lleol partner, gan sicrhau eu bod yn bodloni'r gofynion a amlinellwyd gan Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru. Drwy gyfres o seminarau cyn y lleoliad ymarfer, caiff myfyrwyr gyflwyniad i natur a nodweddion sgiliau, gwybodaeth ac atebolrwydd ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol. Ar lefel gyflwyniadol, bydd yr addysgu'n canolbwyntio ar y cymwyseddau craidd angenrheidiol ar gyfer ymarfer yn effeithiol ym myd cymhleth heddiw, gan gynnwys sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol, dulliau asesu ar draws cyd-destunau gwahanol, diogelwch personol a phwysigrwydd myfyrio'n feirniadol. Bydd gweithdy paratoi dynodedig cyn mynd ar leoliad yn rhoi rhagor o gymorth i fyfyrwyr, gan eu helpu i deimlo'n hyderus ac yn barod i ddechrau eu lleoliad ymarfer.
Yn ystod y lleoliad ymarfer dan oruchwyliaeth, bydd myfyrwyr yn treulio 30 niwrnod mewn o leiaf un lleoliad ymarfer o dan arweiniad Addysgwr Ymarfer cymwysedig. Mae'r profiad ymdrochol hwn yn eu galluogi i feithrin dealltwriaeth ddyfnach o realiti gwaith cymdeithasol, rôl ymarferwyr a phrofiad byw dinasyddion a chymunedau. Disgwylir i fyfyrwyr fodloni Safonau Galwedigaethol Cenedlaethol allweddol (SCW, 2011), gan gynnwys datblygu ymarfer drwy oruchwylio a myfyrio, rheoli penblethau moesegol a chyfathrebu i gynnwys pobl a'u cefnogi i gyfrannu. Mae'r lleoliad ymarfer hwn yn rhoi cyfle unigryw i integreiddio dysgu academaidd ag ymarfer proffesiynol, wrth feithrin y sgiliau rhyngbersonol a'r gwerthoedd y mae eu hangen i weithio'n ddiogel ac yn effeithiol gyda phobl y mae angen gofal a chymorth arnynt.
Erbyn diwedd y modiwl, bydd myfyrwyr wedi dangos eu parodrwydd i weithio'n uniongyrchol gyda defnyddwyr gwasanaethau a gofalwyr, gan ddangos eu bod yn deall effaith ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol o safbwynt o bobl sy'n cael cymorth. Byddant hefyd yn cwblhau sylwebaeth fyfyriol, gan gysylltu eu profiadau o leoliad ymarfer â dysgu academaidd, a byddant yn datblygu dealltwriaeth well o'u hanghenion dysgu a'u strategaethau eu hunain ar gyfer goresgyn heriau. Yn y pen draw, mae'r modiwl hwn yn pontio rhwng astudiaethau ystafell ddosbarth ac ymarfer proffesiynol, gan roi'r hyder, y sgiliau a'r sylfaen foesegol y mae eu hangen ar fyfyrwyr i gychwyn ar eu taith fel gweithwyr cymdeithasol atebol sy'n myfyrio'n feirniadol.
