Gwaith Cymdeithasol yng Nghymru. Social Work in Wales. Prosbectws i Israddedigion. Undergraduate Prospectus

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1 Gwaith Cymdeithasol yng Nghymru Prosbectws i Israddedigion Social Work in Wales Undergraduate Prospectus

2 Dysgu sy n Newid Bywydau Mae popeth sydd angen i chi ei wybod er mwyn dechrau ar eich taith gyda r Brifysgol Agored yn y llyfryn hwn. Pan lansiwyd Y Brifysgol Agored, newidiodd tirlun addysg uwch am byth. Mae ein hegwyddor sylfaenol - sef y dylai addysg o r safon uchaf fod ar gael i lawer, nid dim ond i ychydig - yn llywio popeth a wnawn o hyd. Dyna pam ein bod yn arbenigwyr ym maes astudiaethau rhan amser a pham bod mwy o oedolion yn dewis Y Brifysgol Agored nag unrhyw brifysgol arall Rydym yn arbenigwyr ym maes astudiaethau rhan amser, hyblyg Nid oes unrhyw un yn deall sut i helpu myfyrwyr i lwyddo a dysgu yn well na ni - rydym ar flaen y gad o ran addysg uwch hyblyg. Er mwyn gwneud yr hyn a wnawn yn llwyddiannus, flwyddyn ar ôl blwyddyn, mae angen technoleg, dulliau a staff eithriadol. Mae ein ffordd o weithio yn gweithio - a r prif reswm am hynny yw ei bod yn ddigon hyblyg i weithio o ch amgylch chi a ch bywyd. Ni yw un o brifysgolion gorau r byd Mae popeth a wnawn yn seiliedig ar y gwaith ymchwil a wneir gennym ac sydd wedi ennill ei blwyf yn rhyngwladol - mae gwaith ymchwil Y Brifysgol Agored yn newid y byd. Diolch i r cyfuniad hwn o addysgu a gwaith ymchwil o r radd flaenaf, mae parch mawr tuag at ein cymwysterau ac mae galw mawr am ein deunyddiau astudio. Rydym yn fwy lleol nag y byddech yn ei feddwl Caiff ein cymwysterau eu cyflwyno gan ein rhwydwaith o tua 300 o diwtoriaid yng Nghymru, y mae llawer ohonynt yn weithwyr proffesiynol wrth eu gwaith â chefndiroedd academaidd cadarn a sgiliau sector penodol. Rydym hefyd yn cynnal tua 150 o ddigwyddiadau lleol bob blwyddyn felly beth am ddod am sgwrs? Gallwch ddod o hyd i ch digwyddiad agosaf yn Rydym ar ben draw r ffôn Mae myfyrwyr yn cael cymorth astudio ardderchog gan Dimau Cymorth i Fyfyrwyr - sef timau arbenigol sy n ymrwymedig i helpu myfyrwyr i gwblhau eu modiwlau yn llwyddiannus. Unwaith y byddwch wedi ch cofrestru fel myfyriwr, byddwch yn gallu manteisio ar gymorth y timau arbenigol hyn. Os hoffech gael gwybod mwy, cysylltwch â n Tîm Recriwtio Myfyrwyr ar Mae myfyrwyr yn dwli arnom Mae n brawf gwybod ein bod yn gwneud pethau n iawn ym marn y bobl bwysicaf - ein myfyrwyr. Dyna pam ein bod yn falch mai ni sydd wedi cael y sgôr uchaf o ran boddhad cyffredinol myfyrwyr yng Nghymru ers i Arolwg Cenedlaethol y Myfyrwyr ddechrau yn Credwn fod hyn yn adlewyrchu r profiad astudio unigryw a gynigir gennym. Cynnwys Cymwysterau gwaith cymdeithasol 2 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 4 Y llwybr a noddir 4 Y llwybr nas noddir 4 Cydweithrediad rhwng Y Brifysgol Agored a chyflogwyr Costau a help ariannol 8 Gofynion dethol a mynediad 10 Mynediad â chredydau 12 Strwythur rhaglenni 12 Dysgu drwy ymarfer 16 Absenoldeb astudio 16 Addysgu a chymorth 18 Taith nodweddiadol myfyriwr 20 Canllaw cam wrth gam i gofrestru 22 Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Cysylltwch â ni Ceir rhagor ar-lein 6 24 Clawr cefn Er mwyn cael gwybod mwy am gymhwyster sydd o ddiddordeb i chi a sut i gofrestru, teipiwch god y cymhwyster yn y blwch chwilio yn

3 1 Life-changing Learning Everything you need to know to start your journey with The Open University (OU) is right here. The launch of the OU changed the landscape of higher education forever. The principle we re founded on that the very highest standard of education should be accessible by the many, not the few still drives everything we do. It s why we re experts in part-time study and why more adults choose the OU than any other university We re experts in flexible, part-time study No-one understands how to help students succeed and make knowledge stick better than us we re the leading expert in flexible higher education. To do what we do successfully, year after year, requires exceptional technology, methods and staff. The way we work, works not least because it s flexible enough to work around you and your life. We re one of the world s finest universities Everything we do is grounded in the research we re internationally famous for OU research changes the world. It s this combination of world-class teaching and research that makes our qualifications so highly respected and our study materials so sought after. We re more local than you think Our qualifications are delivered by our network of around 300 tutors in Wales, many of whom are practicing professionals with strong academic backgrounds and sector-specific skills. We also have around 150 local events each year so why not come and talk to us? You can find your nearest event at We re just a phone call away Students get excellent study assistance from Student Support Teams specialist teams dedicated to helping students successfully complete their modules. Once you are registered as a student, you will have access to these specialist teams. If you d like to find out more, contact our Student Recruitment Team on Students love us It s great to know we re doing things right in the eyes of the people that matter most our students. That s why we re proud that we have been rated as number one for overall student satisfaction in Wales since the National Student Survey began in We think it s a reflection of the unique study experience that we offer. Contents Social work qualifications 3 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 5 The sponsored route 5 The non-sponsored route 5 Collaboration between the OU and employers Costs and help with funding 9 Selection and entry requirements 11 Entry with credit 13 Programme structure 13 Practice learning 17 Study leave 17 Teaching and support 19 Typical student journey 21 Step by step guide to registration 23 Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) Contact us There s more online To find out more about a qualification that interests you and how to register, enter the qualification code in the search box at Back cover

4 2 Cymwysterau gwaith cymdeithasol Cymwysterau gwaith cymdeithasol Mae r Brifysgol Agored yn un o ddarparwyr hyfforddiant gwaith cymdeithasol mwyaf y DU. Ar unrhyw adeg benodol, mae tua mil o fyfyrwyr yn astudio gyda ni. Mae ein trefniadau astudio hyblyg yn gweddu i ch bywyd gwaith a ch bywyd gartref, felly gallwch barhau i ennill a dysgu ar yr un pryd. Datblygir ein cwricwlwm gan academyddion a gweithwyr proffesiynol blaenllaw sy n ymwneud â gwaith cymdeithasol, gan sicrhau bod yr hyn a gaiff ei addysgu yn adlewyrchu blaenoriaethau cyfredol. Mae defnyddwyr gwasanaethau a gofalwyr yn cymryd rhan weithredol a chaiff eu lleisiau eu clywed drwy gydol ein deunyddiau dysgu - gan herio a chyfoethogi cyfraniadau ymarferwyr a gwneuthurwyr polisi fel ei gilydd. Darperir y rhaglen mewn partneriaeth â chyflogwyr yng Nghymru, sy n cymryd rhan weithredol wrth fonitro gwaith y rhaglen ac wrth ddatblygu mentrau newydd i ehangu cyfleoedd a chefnogi myfyrwyr. Mae defnyddwyr gwasanaethau a gofalwyr hefyd yn cymryd rhan weithredol wrth ddatblygu, rheoli a chyflwyno r rhaglen, gan gyflwyno arbenigedd a ddatblygwyd drwy brofiad personol. Anogir myfyrwyr i ddefnyddio eu sgiliau Cymraeg wrth astudio, ac mae Tiwtor Datblygu r Gymraeg ar gael i w helpu yn hyn o beth. Mae r disgrifiadau o gymwysterau yn y prosbectws hwn yn rhestru r modiwlau sydd ar gael i w hastudio ar hyn o bryd. Fodd bynnag, gan ein bod yn adolygu ein cwricwlwm yn rheolaidd, mae n bosibl y bydd yr union ddewis yn newid dros amser. Drwy fod yn gyflogwr partner, cawn gyfle i gymryd rhan ym mhob agwedd ar y rhaglen, gan ddylanwadu ar gynnwys a dulliau cyflwyno. Mae r budd a gawn drwy weithio gydag amrywiaeth o staff, myfyrwyr, defnyddwyr gwasanaethau a gofalwyr yn amlygu pwysigrwydd cydweithio, dysgu gan eraill a gweithio er mwyn gwella r ffordd y caiff gwasanaethau eu darparu. TRICIA SMITH, CADEIRYDD, PARTNERIAETH RHAGLEN CYMRU Gallwn gyflwyno sylwadau agored ac adrodd ein straeon personol heb unrhyw gyfyngiad, gan gyfoethogi profiad dysgu r myfyrwyr. KEN AND BRENDA BROWN, DEFNYDDWYR GWASANAETH Y BRIFYSGOL AGORED/ GRŴP CYNGHORI GOFALWYR Allwedd g d Modiwl gorfodol Modiwl dewisol

5 Social work qualifications 3 Social work qualifications The Open University is one of the largest providers of social work training in the UK. At any time around one thousand students are studying with us. Our flexible study arrangements fit in with your work and home life, so you can carry on earning while you learn. Our curriculum is developed by leading academics and professionals who are actively engaged in social work, ensuring that teaching reflects current priorities. Service users and carers take an active role and their voices are heard throughout our learning materials challenging and enriching the contributions of practitioners and policy makers alike. The programme is provided in partnership with employers in Wales, who take an active part in monitoring the work of the programme and in developing new initiatives to widen opportunities and support students. Service users and carers also take an active part in the development, management and delivery of the programme, bringing their own expertise developed through personal experience. Students are encouraged to use their Welsh language skills in their studies, and a Welsh Language Development Tutor is in place to support them in this. The qualification descriptions in this prospectus list the modules that are currently available for study. However, as we review our curriculum on a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. Being a partner employer allows us to participate in all aspects of the programme, influencing content and delivery. The benefit of working with a range of staff, students, service users and carers highlights the importance of working together, learning from others and working to improve service delivery. TRICIA SMITH, CHAIR, WALES PROGRAMME PARTNERSHIP We can give open comments and can tell our own stories without restriction, enriching the learning experience of the students. KEN AND BRENDA BROWN, OPEN UNIVERSITY SERVICE USER/CARER ADVISORY GROUP Key c o Compulsory module Optional module

6 4 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Mae r Brifysgol Agored yn cynnig llwybr dysgu o bell seiliedig ar waith i r radd mewn gwaith cymdeithasol. Cymeradwywyd y rhaglen gan Gyngor Gofal Cymru (CGC) a gall graddedigion wneud cais i gofrestru gyda CGC fel gweithiwr cymdeithasol cymwysedig. BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) (Q42) Credydau: 360 Dechrau: Hyd 2015 (bydd y cyfnod cofrestru yn cau ar 10 Medi 2015) Chwef 2016 (bydd y cyfnod cofrestru yn cau ar 07 Ion 2016) Noder bod proses dderbyn ffurfiol ar gyfer y radd gwaith cymdeithasol, felly bydd angen i ni gael ceisiadau ymhell cyn y dyddiad cau ar gyfer cofrestru. Gweler tudalen 23 am ragor o wybodaeth. Mae r wybodaeth ganlynol wedi i hanelu at gyflogwyr yng Nghymru sy n ystyried noddi aelodau o u staff ar raglen y radd gwaith cymdeithasol ac at unigolion sy n ystyried hyfforddiant gwaith cymdeithasol drwy r llwybr a noddir neu r llwybr nas noddir. Y llwybr a noddir Mae r llwybr hwn ar gael i staff sy n gweithio ym maes gofal cymdeithasol ac a gaiff eu dewis a u cefnogi gan eu cyflogwr. Bydd angen i unigolion nas cyflogir yn y maes hwn ar hyn o bryd ond sy n awyddus i gael eu noddi i astudio rhaglen Y Brifysgol Agored chwilio am swydd fel gweithiwr heb gymhwyso megis swyddog gofal cymdeithasol neu weithiwr cymorth. Mae n hanfodol eich bod yn trafod eich opsiynau hyfforddiant mewn unrhyw gyfweliad am swydd. Mae rhai awdurdodau lleol hefyd yn cynnig hyfforddeiaethau. Mae rhaglen y radd gwaith cymdeithasol yn cynnig manteision sylweddol i gyflogwyr a u staff. Y llwybr a noddir: gwella rhagolygon gyrfa, mae llawer o n cyn fyfyrwyr bellach yn gweithio fel gweithwyr cymdeithasol cymwysedig cyfrannu at drefniadau recriwtio a chadw staff drwy ddarparu cyfleoedd dilyniant rhoi cyfleoedd hyfforddi i staff profiadol nad ydynt, am resymau ariannol neu deuluol, yn gallu astudio ar gyrsiau prifysgol traddodiadol cynnwys cyflogwyr yn helaeth yn y broses o ddewis ymgeiswyr addas a r broses o reoli dysgu ymarfer darparu addysg a hyfforddiant seiliedig ar waith costeffeithiol a all fod o fudd i r gweithle cyfan modiwlaidd o ran ei strwythur, gan roi hyblygrwydd i fyfyrwyr astudio o amgylch eu hymrwymiadau teuluol a gwaith. Caiff y rhan fwyaf o fyfyrwyr a noddir eu dewis gan eu cyflogwr cyn ymuno â Cham 1 o r radd. Fodd bynnag, bydd rhai yn cael eu noddi i ymuno â Cham 2, ar ôl cwblhau Cam 1 yn llwyddiannus fel myfyriwr nas noddir a gaiff wedyn ei ddewis gan ei gyflogwr. Ar gyfer myfyrwyr nad ydynt wedi u noddi i ymuno â r rhaglen radd yn ystod Cam 1, gallai fod yn gam cyntaf da iddynt astudio r modiwl cyntaf yn y rhaglen, Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101) gan mai modiwl agored yw r modiwl hwn nad oes angen noddwr ar ei gyfer. Mae Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) hefyd ar gael fel modiwl agored yng Nghymru a gellir ei gyfrif tuag at y radd gwaith cymdeithasol. Fodd bynnag, nid yw llwyddiant yn un o r modiwlau hyn yn rhoi cyfle awtomatig i fyfyrwyr ymuno â r rhaglen gwaith cymdeithasol. Bydd angen i fyfyrwyr sicrhau nawdd gan eu cyflogwr yn dilyn proses ddethol, neu wneud cais i gael eu dethol i r llwybr nas noddir. Y llwybr nas noddir Mae r rhaglen radd hefyd ar gael drwy broses ddethol i unigolion sy n meddu ar brofiad cyfredol, perthnasol mewn lleoliad gofal cymdeithasol (â thâl neu n ddi-dâl) ac sydd wedi cwblhau r Dystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) (T04) yn llwyddiannus, sy n cynnwys Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101) a Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113). Mae r dystysgrif hon yn cynnwys Cam 1 o r radd gwaith cymdeithasol. Os cânt eu dethol, bydd myfyrwyr nas noddir yn ymuno â r rhaglen yn ystod Cam 2. Mae r llwybr nas noddir yn: darparu r un deunyddiau astudio ardderchog â n llwybr a noddir darparu dau gyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer 90-diwrnod (lleoliadau) yn ystod Cam 2 a Cham 3, gan ehangu profiad a gwella rhagolygon am swydd rhoi cyfle i astudio gartref drwy ein hamrywiaeth o ddeunyddiau amlgyfrwng hyblyg darparu ffordd gosteffeithiol o gymhwyso fel gweithiwr cymdeithasol rhoi hyblygrwydd i astudio o amgylch ymrwymiadau teuluol a gwaith drwy r strwythur modiwlaidd.

7 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 5 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) The Open University offers a distance learning, work-based route to the degree in social work. The programme has been approved by the Care Council for Wales (CCW) and graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the CCW as a qualified social worker. BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) (Q42) Credits: 360 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) Please note that there is a formal admissions process for the social work degree, so applications need to be received well in advance of the closing date for registrations. Please see page 23 for more information. The information that follows is intended for employers in Wales who are considering sponsoring members of their staff on the social work degree programme and for individuals considering social work training via the sponsored or non-sponsored route. The sponsored route This route is available to staff who are working in social care and are selected and supported by their employer. Individuals not currently employed in this field but who want sponsorship support to study the OU programme, will need to seek employment as an unqualified worker such as a social care officer or support worker. It is essential to discuss your training options at any job interview. Some local authorities also offer traineeships. The social work degree programme offers significant benefits to employers and their staff. The sponsored route: enhances career prospects, many of our former students are now practising as qualified social workers contributes to recruitment and retention by providing opportunities for progression provides training opportunities for experienced staff who are unable, for financial or family reasons, to access traditional university courses gives employers substantial involvement in the selection of suitable candidates and the management of practice learning provides cost effective work-based education and training which can benefit the workplace as a whole Most sponsored students are selected by their employer prior to joining Stage 1 of the degree. However, some gain sponsorship to join at Stage 2, having successfully completed Stage 1 as a non-sponsored student and subsequently been selected by their employer. For students who do not have sponsorship to join the degree programme at Stage 1, a good first step might be to study the first module in the programme, An introduction to health and social care (K101) since this is an open module that does not require sponsorship. Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) is also available as an open module in Wales and can be counted towards the social work degree. However, success in either of these modules does not automatically provide access to the social work programme. Students will need to gain sponsorship from their employer following a selection process, or apply for selection to the non-sponsored route. The non-sponsored route The degree programme is also available via a selection process to individuals who have relevant, current experience in a social care setting (paid or unpaid) and have successfully completed the Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) (T04), comprising An introduction to health and social care (K101) and Foundations for social work practice (KZW113). This certificate comprises Stage 1 of the social work degree. If selected, non-sponsored students join the programme at Stage 2. The non-sponsored route: provides the same excellent study materials as our sponsored route provides two 90-day practice learning opportunities (placements) at Stage 2 and Stage 3, widening experience and boosting employment prospects allows study at home through our range of flexible, multimedia materials provides a cost-effective way of qualifying as a social worker gives flexibility to fit study around family and work commitments through the modular structure. is modular in structure, giving students flexibility in fitting study around family and work commitments.

8 6 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Un o fuddiannau bod yn bartner yn Rhaglen Gradd Gwaith Cymdeithasol Y Brifysgol Agored yw r gallu i ddefnyddio adborth gan fyfyrwyr a Thimau Gwaith Cymdeithasol sy n darparu cyfleoedd am leoliadau, i ddylanwadu ar gynnwys y rhaglen a r ffordd y caiff ei chyflwyno. JON DAY, RHEOLWR DATBLYGU R GWEITHLU A CHONTRACTAU, CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL Cydweithrediad rhwng Y Brifysgol Agored a chyflogwyr Mae r llwybr a noddir yn seiliedig ar waith ac fe i cynigir mewn cydweithrediad ag asiantaethau cyflogi yn unig. Cynigir y llwybr nas noddir yn uniongyrchol i r myfyriwr. Nodir priod rolau a chyfrifoldebau r Brifysgol Agored, noddwyr a myfyrwyr isod. Y Brifysgol Agored Cyfrifoldeb Y Brifysgol Agored yw: sicrhau y caiff pob myfyriwr gwaith cymdeithasol ei ddethol yn briodol ar gyfer hyfforddiant (gan gynnwys trefnu r broses ddethol ar gyfer myfyrwyr nas noddir) darparu deunyddiau astudio amlgyfrwng i fyfyrwyr, eu tiwtoriaid ac aseswyr ymarfer rhoi cymorth gan diwtoriaid trefnu a gweinyddu r holl weithdrefnau asesu a dyfarnu sicrhau bod pob myfyriwr yn cwblhau r ddogfennaeth angenrheidiol i gofrestru fel myfyrwyr gwaith cymdeithasol gyda CGC cyn iddynt ddechrau astudio cysylltu myfyrwyr nas noddir ag asiantaeth gynnal a fydd yn gyfrifol am drefnu eu cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer. Asiantaethau sy n noddi Cyfrifoldeb yr asiantaethau sy n noddi yw: gweithio gyda r Brifysgol Agored i ddewis aelodau o staff sy n addas ar gyfer hyfforddiant drwy ddysgu o bell (anfonir canllawiau pellach ar ddethol myfyrwyr at gyflogwyr sy n penderfynu gwneud cofrestriad amodol ar gyfer un myfyriwr neu fwy) cefnogi r myfyrwyr drwy roi absenoldeb astudio iddynt drwy gydol y rhaglen yn ogystal â u rhyddhau ar gyfer y cyfnod(au) dysgu drwy ymarfer allanol a u rhyddhau i fynd i weithdai dysgu drwy ymarfer cynnig cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer priodol gyda threfniadau goruchwylio addas. Awdurdodau lleol sy n bennaf cyfrifol am gynnig cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer a hwyluso taliadau ar gyfer ymarfer. Felly dylai asiantaethau annibynnol gysylltu â r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru i drafod hyn cyn gwneud unrhyw drefniadau ar gyfer cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer. Ar gyfer myfyrwyr a noddir, mae cefnogaeth lawn cyflogwyr yn hanfodol er mwyn sicrhau llwyddiant. Mae angen cynllunio a rheoli r broses o ryddhau staff o u llwyth gwaith arferol tra y byddant yn fyfyrwyr sy n ymgymryd â chyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer a u galluogi i gymryd absenoldeb astudio ac amser i ffwrdd o r gwaith i fynd i weithdai a thiwtorialau yn ofalus. Mae n bwysig cofio ochr yn ochr â phwysau dysgu drwy ymarfer, y bydd y myfyrwyr yn astudio ar lefel academaidd sy n cyfateb i radd anrhydedd. Nodir cyfrifoldebau r Brifysgol Agored a r asiantaethau sy n noddi mewn Cytundeb Cydweithredu ffurfiol y gofynnir i asiantaethau ei lofnodi. Bydd hefyd yn ofynnol i noddwyr sy n ariannu eu myfyrwyr lofnodi Cytundeb Noddi ar wahân yn cytuno i dalu r ffioedd. Myfyrwyr: a noddir ac nas noddir Cyfrifoldeb y myfyriwr yw: cyflawni holl ofynion y broses ddethol o fewn yr amserlen benodedig ymgymryd â r gwaith astudio ac asesu sy n ofynnol gan elfen academaidd y rhaglen bod ar gael am gyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer 90-diwrnod yn ystod Cam 2 a Cham 3 ymgymryd â dysgu drwy ymarfer o fewn gofynion yr asiantaeth gynnal sy n gyfrifol am drefnu a hwyluso dysgu drwy ymarfer talu r ffioedd os na chânt eu talu gan ei gyflogwr. Noder y bydd myfyrwyr nas noddir yn talu r ffioedd priodol ar gyfer pob modiwl adeg cofrestru. noddi r staff a gaiff eu dethol sicrhau y caiff y ffioedd eu talu (os mai nhw sy n ariannu r myfyriwr hefyd)

9 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 7 The benefit of being a partner in The Open University s Social Work Degree Programme is the ability to use feedback from students and Social Work Teams who provide placement opportunities, to influence the content and delivery of the programme. JON DAY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRACTS MANAGER, MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Collaboration between the OU and employers The sponsored route is work based and is offered in collaboration with employing agencies only. The non-sponsored route is offered directly to the student. The respective roles and responsibilities of the OU, sponsors, and students are set out below. The Open University It is the responsibility of The Open University to: ensure that all social work students are appropriately selected for training (including organising the selection process for non-sponsored students) provide multimedia study materials for students, their tutors and practice assessors provide tutorial support organise and administer all the assessment and award procedures ensure all students complete the necessary documentation to register as social work students with the CCW before they commence their studies link non-sponsored students with a host agency who will be responsible for arranging their practice learning opportunities. provide appropriate practice learning opportunities with suitable supervision. It is the local authorities who take primary responsibility to host practice learning opportunities and to facilitate payments for practice. Independent agencies should therefore contact the OU in Wales to discuss this before making any arrangements for practice learning opportunities. For sponsored students, the full support of employers is essential to their success. Giving staff relief from their normal workload while they are students engaged in practice learning opportunities and enabling them to take study leave and time off to attend workshops and tutorials needs to be carefully planned and managed. It is important to remember that alongside the pressures of practice learning, students will be studying at honours degree academic standard. The responsibilities of the OU and sponsoring agencies are set out in a formal Collaboration Agreement which agencies will be asked to sign. Sponsors who are funding their students will also be required to sign a separate Sponsorship Agreement undertaking liability for the fees. Students: sponsored and non-sponsored It is the responsibility of the student to: fulfil all the requirements of the selection process within the given time scales undertake study and assessment required by the academic element of the programme be available for a 90-day practice learning opportunity at each of Stages 2 and 3 undertake practice learning within the requirements of the host agency who are responsible for arranging and facilitating practice learning pay fees if they are not funded by their employer. Note that non-sponsored students pay the appropriate fees for each module at the point of registration. Sponsoring agencies It is the responsibility of sponsoring agencies to: work with the OU to select members of staff suitable for training through distance learning (employers who decide to make a provisional booking for one or more students will be sent further guidance on the selection of students) sponsor selected staff ensure payment of the fees (if they are also funding the student) support students by giving them study leave throughout the programme in addition to releasing them for the duration of the external practice learning period(s) and release to attend practice learning workshops

10 8 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Costau a help ariannol Y llwybr a noddir Mae r prif gostau i w hystyried fel a ganlyn: ffioedd Y Brifysgol Agored yn daladwy fesul modiwl, i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ffioedd, cliciwch ar costau cyflenwi (er mwyn darparu staff cyflenwi yn lle staff sydd ar absenoldeb astudio neu ar gyfnodau estynedig o ddysgu drwy ymarfer) darpariaeth dysgu ac addysgu drwy ymarfer costau teithio a chynhaliaeth prynu llyfrau gosod Y Brifysgol Agored (tua ) costau r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) ac archwiliadau meddygol. Gall naill ai r noddwr neu r myfyriwr ariannu ffioedd dysgu, costau teithio a chynhaliaeth, llyfrau gosod a chostau r DBS ac archwiliadau meddygol; dylai noddwyr sicrhau bod cytundeb clir gyda r cyflogeion sy n dechrau ar y rhaglen o ran y trefniadau ariannol a fydd yn berthnasol. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ffyrdd o dalu, cliciwch ar Nid yw myfyrwyr a ariennir gan eu cyflogwr ar raglenni seiliedig ar waith yn gymwys i gael Bwrsarïau Myfyrwyr CGC, oherwydd tybir y bydd y cyflogwr yn cyfrannu at y costau. Ariannu dysgu drwy ymarfer Mae CGC yn rhoi arian i Awdurdodau Lleol i helpu tuag at gost darparu cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer. Bydd angen i asiantaethau annibynnol drafod unrhyw drefniadau a thaliadau gyda u hawdurdod lleol cyn cofrestru. Cysylltwch â r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru i drefnu hyn. Y llwybr nas noddir Mae myfyrwyr yn gyfrifol am: gostau r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd ac archwiliadau meddygol, ac am gofrestru fel myfyriwr gwaith cymdeithasol gyda CGC cyn dechrau ar y rhaglen talu r ffioedd ar gyfer pob modiwl a astudir, ar gyfer teithio i gyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer ac oddi yno ac ar gyfer teithio yn ystod y cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer; i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ffioedd, cliciwch ar prynu llyfrau gosod Y Brifysgol Agored (tua ). Ariannu myfyrwyr nas noddir Ariannu myfyrwyr i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ffyrdd o dalu, cliciwch ar Incwm isel mae gwybodaeth am y cymorth ariannol sydd ar gael i fyfyrwyr ar incwm isel hefyd ar gael ar y wefan uchod. Cymorth gan undebau gall fod rhywfaint o arian ar gael gan undebau llafur. Dylai ymholwyr gysylltu n uniongyrchol â u hundeb. Bwrsari Cyngor Gofal Cymru mae hyn yn cynnwys bwrsari ar gyfer Camau 2 a 3 ac am gostau teithio yn ystod y cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer. Caiff myfyrwyr cymwys eu henwebu i CGC ar ôl iddynt gael eu dethol gan Y Brifysgol Agored. Mae r wybodaeth hon yn gywir adeg argraffu. Noder: bydd yn rhaid i fyfyrwyr sy n byw yn Lloegr dalu ffioedd Lloegr, hyd yn oed os ydynt yn gweithio yng Nghymru - dylai pob ymholwr sicrhau ei fod yn gofyn am y wybodaeth briodol ar gyfer eu gwlad breswyl.

11 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 9 Costs and help with funding Sponsored route The main costs to take into account are: OU fees payable on a module-by-module basis, for more information on fees, click replacement costs (to replace staff on study leave or external periods of practice learning) practice learning and teaching provision travel and subsistence costs purchase of OU set books (approximately ) costs of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and medical checks. Tuition fees, travel and subsistence, set books and DBS and medical checks may be funded either by the sponsor or the student; sponsors should ensure that a clear agreement has been reached with employees entering the programme, about the financial arrangements that will apply. For more information on ways to pay, click Students funded by their employer onto work-based programmes are not eligible for CCW Student Bursaries, since there is an assumption that employers are making some contribution to the costs. Practice learning funding The CCW provides funding to Local Authorities for help towards the cost of providing practice learning opportunities (PLOs). Independent agencies will need to discuss any arrangements and payments with their local authority prior to registration. Please contact the OU in Wales to arrange this. Non-sponsored route Students are responsible for: costs of the Disclosure and Barring Service and medical checks, and for CCW student social work registration prior to the programme payment of the fees for each module taken, for travel to and from practice learning opportunities and for travel during the practice learning opportunity; for more information on fees click purchase of OU set books (approximately ). Funding for non-sponsored students Student funding for more information on ways to pay, click Low income information regarding financial support for students on a low income is also available on the above website. Union support some funding may be available from trade unions. Enquirers should contact their union direct. Care Council for Wales Bursary this includes a bursary for Stages 2 and 3 and for travel expenses during the practice learning opportunity. Eligible students will be nominated to the CCW following selection by The Open University. This information is correct at the time of printing. Please note: students resident in England will be subject to English fees, even if they are working in Wales all enquirers should ensure they request the correct information for their nation of residence.

12 10 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Gofynion dethol a mynediad Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd: feddu ar y potensial i gyrraedd y safon hyfedredd ofynnol ar ôl cwblhau r rhaglen darparu tystiolaeth o r gallu i ddeall a chyfathrebu mewn Cymraeg neu Saesneg ysgrifenedig a llafar dangos bod ganddo r cymeriad, y gwerthoedd a r sgiliau sylfaenol priodol ar gyfer ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol dangos dealltwriaeth o r Cod Ymarfer ar gyfer Gweithwyr Gofal Cymdeithasol cymryd rhan mewn cyfweliad cwblhau holiadur meddygol. (O dan amgylchiadau eithriadol, os bydd amheuon difrifol ynghylch addasrwydd myfyriwr i ymarfer ar sail iechyd, gall meddyg y Brifysgol ofyn iddo gael archwiliad meddygol. Gofynnir i r myfyriwr dalu am yr archwiliad hwn (neu ei noddwr, drwy gytundeb gyda r myfyriwr) cynnal Datgeliad Manylach llawn gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (h.y. rhaid gwirio pob cofrestr, gan gynnwys y rheini sy n ymwneud â phlant ac oedolion). Mae hyn yn ychwanegol at unrhyw ddatgeliad a gafwyd eisoes gan y cyflogwr at ddibenion ymarfer cyfredol. Cydgysylltir y broses hon gan Y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru a bydd y myfyriwr neu r noddwr yn talu amdani meddu ar TGAU gradd A* C mewn Cymraeg neu Saesneg a mathemateg neu gymhwyster cyfatebol cydnabyddedig Ceir cyngor ar gymwysterau cyfatebol cydnabyddedig yn yr adnodd Pecyn Dethol Cymru i gyflogwyr a myfyrwyr cyn dethol. Fel arall, gellir gofyn i r tîm gwaith cymdeithasol yng Nghymru am gyngor. Mathemateg gall ymgeiswyr feddu ar gymwysterau cyfatebol neu gallant astudio modiwl cyfatebol gyda r Brifysgol Agored (er enghraifft Darganfod mathemateg (MU123)), cysylltu â u coleg lleol neu edrych ar wefan Gyrfa Cymru yn gyrfacymru.com. Cymraeg neu Saesneg - gall ymgeiswyr feddu ar gymhwyster cyfatebol. Byddwn hefyd yn derbyn Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101) fel cymhwyster cyfatebol i r gofyniad Saesneg, a gellir astudio r modiwl hwn cyn cael eich derbyn i r rhaglen. os cewch eich dethol, cofrestru fel myfyriwr gyda Chyngor Gofal Cymru. Y llwybr nas noddir Yn ogystal â r meini prawf a restrir uchod, rhaid eich bod wedi ennill neu eich bod wrthi n astudio tuag at y Dystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) (T04), sy n cynnwys Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101) a Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113). Y broses ddethol Mae n ofynnol gan CGC i bob myfyriwr gwaith cymdeithasol ymgymryd â phroses ddethol, y mae n rhaid iddi gynnwys cyfweliad yn Gymraeg neu n Saesneg. Ni ellir ystyried bod myfyrwyr yn fyfyrwyr gwaith cymdeithasol hyd nes y byddant wedi u dethol ar gyfer y rhaglen. Y llwybr a noddir Bydd cyflogwyr yn cynnal proses ddethol i ddewis ymgeiswyr i w cyflwyno i r Brifysgol Agored gan ddefnyddio Pecyn Dethol Cymru. Mae r pecyn yn cynnwys yr holl wybodaeth a r gweithdrefnau sydd eu hangen ar gyfer y broses ddethol gan gynnwys manylion am y gofynion, cwestiynau ar gyfer y cyfweliad a fformatau cofrestru. Darperir y pecyn ar ffurf ddwyieithog, a gellir ei anfon yn electronig neu fel copi caled. Dylai asiantaethau annibynnol neu awdurdodau lleol sy n newydd i r Brifysgol Agored gysylltu â r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru i gael help gyda r weithdrefn hon. Bydd angen i noddwyr sy n newydd i raglen Y Brifysgol Agored gynnwys aelod o staff Y Brifysgol Agored ar eu panel dethol. Y llwybr nas noddir Gwahoddir myfyrwyr sy n astudio KZW113 a K270 ar hyn o bryd i wneud cais ar gyfer y llwybr nas noddir yn ystod eu hastudiaethau. Dylai myfyrwyr sydd wedi cyflawni r Dystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) (T04) yn flaenorol gysylltu â r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru i ofyn am becyn gwneud cais. Mae r Brifysgol Agored yn cynnal proses dethol ymgeiswyr, gan gynnwys cyfweliadau y gellir eu cynnal yn Gymraeg neu n Saesneg yn ôl dymuniadau r ymgeisydd. Cofiwch mai proses gystadleuol yw r broses hon, gan fod nifer gyfyngedig o leoedd ar gael. Rhaid i ymgeiswyr ddangos tystiolaeth eu bod yn byw a/neu n gweithio yng Nghymru. Bydd yn rhaid i r rheini sy n byw yn Lloegr dalu ffioedd Lloegr.

13 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 11 Selection and entry requirements All candidates must: have the potential to reach the required standard of proficiency upon completion of the programme provide evidence of the ability to understand and communicate in written and spoken Welsh or English demonstrate that they have the appropriate character, values and basic skills for social work practice demonstrate an understanding of the Code of Practice for Social Care Workers take part in an interview complete a medical questionnaire. (If, in exceptional circumstances, there are serious doubts about a student s fitness to practise on health grounds, the University s doctor may ask him/her to undergo a medical examination. This examination will be at the expense of the student (or sponsor, by agreement with the student) undertake a full Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (i.e. all registers, including those relating to both children and adults, must be checked). This is in addition to any disclosure already obtained by the employer for current practice. This is co-ordinated by The Open University in Wales and paid for by the student or sponsor have GCSE grade A* C in Welsh or English and mathematics or a recognised equivalent Advice on recognised equivalents is included in the Wales Selection Pack for employers and students prior to selection. Alternatively, advice can be sought from the social work team in Wales. Maths applicants may have equivalent qualifications or they may undertake an equivalent module with The Open University (for example Discovering mathematics (MU123)), contact their local college, or visit the Careers Wales website at careerswales.com. English or Welsh applicants may have an equivalent qualification. We will also accept An introduction to health and social care (K101) as an equivalent to the English requirement, and this may be undertaken prior to being accepted onto the programme. if selected, register as a student with the Care Council for Wales. Non-sponsored route In addition to the criteria listed above you must have gained or be in the process of gaining the Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) (T04), which comprises An introduction to health and social care (K101) and Foundations for social work practice (KZW113). Selection process All social work students are required by the CCW to go through a selection process, which must include an interview in Welsh or English. Students cannot be considered to be social work students until they have been selected onto the programme. Sponsored route Employers carry out selection of candidates to be put forward to The Open University using the Wales Selection Pack. This includes all information and procedures needed for selection including details of the requirements, questions for the interview and formats for registration. This is provided bi-lingually, and can be sent electronically or in hard copy. Independent agencies or local authorities new to the OU are advised to contact the OU in Wales for help in this procedure. Sponsors new to the OU programme will need to include an OU member of staff on their selection panel. Non-sponsored route Students currently studying KZW113 and K270 will be invited to apply to the non-sponsored route during the course of their studies. Students who have previously achieved the Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) (T04) should contact the OU in Wales to request an application pack. The Open University carries out the selection of candidates, including holding interviews which can be carried out in Welsh or English according to the candidate s preference. Please be aware that this is a competitive process, as there is a limited number of places available. Candidates must have evidence of living and/or working within Wales. Those who live in England will be subject to England fees.

14 12 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Mynediad â chredydau Trosglwyddo credydau Mae n bosibl y bydd myfyrwyr sy n meddu eisoes ar gymhwyster addysg uwch perthnasol yn gallu trosglwyddo credydau i w defnyddio yn erbyn y ddau fodiwl cyntaf yn y rhaglen, sef Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101), a Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113). Dim ond astudiaethau blaenorol a wnaed o fewn y pum mlynedd diwethaf a gaiff eu hystyried. Bydd angen geirdaon. Ceir rhagor o wybodaeth ar ein gwefan yn neu drwy gysylltu â r Ganolfan Trosglwyddo Credydau ar Gall ceisiadau gymryd tua wyth wythnos i w prosesu, ac mae n rhaid eu cwblhau cyn i chi gofrestru i ddechrau astudio gyda ni, felly cynghorir yn gryf y dylai ymgeiswyr gyflwyno eu cais cyn gynted â phosibl. Yn ogystal, gall y myfyrwyr hynny sydd eisoes wedi cwblhau Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101), neu Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) gyfrif y modiwlau hyn tuag at y radd os astudiwyd ar eu cyfer o fewn y pum mlynedd diwethaf. Bydd angen i fyfyrwyr a gwblhaodd y modiwlau hyn fwy na phum mlynedd cyn ymuno â r Rhaglen gwblhau ymarfer myfyriol yn dangos bod yr hyn a ddysgwyd ganddynt yn gyfredol. Mae r Fframwaith ar gyfer y Radd Gwaith Cymdeithasol yng Nghymru yn ei gwneud yn ofynnol i fyfyrwyr astudio pob cam yn olynol. Felly, fel arfer, ni all myfyrwyr yng Nghymru gyfrif modiwlau r Brifysgol Agored a astudiwyd yn ystod Camau 2 neu 3 cyn ymuno â r rhaglen gwaith cymdeithasol. Strwythur rhaglenni Er mwyn ennill y BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) (Q42), rhaid i fyfyrwyr gwblhau 360 o gredydau (120 o gredydau yr un yn ystod Camau 1, 2 a 3). Mae r rhaglen yn defnyddio dull cyfun o sesiynau tiwtora wyneb-yn-wyneb a sesiynau ar-lein ac mae n cynnwys. modiwlau (gan gynnwys theori ac ymarfer) y bydd y myfyriwr yn eu hastudio n bennaf gartref gyda chymorth gan diwtor un cyfnod o ddysgu drwy ymarfer 20 diwrnod yn gysylltiedig â Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) neu bortffolio Dewis Amgen i Ymarfer. Mae hyn yn galluogi r myfyrwyr i ddarparu tystiolaeth o r Safonau Galwedigaethol Cenedlaethol a r Cod Ymarfer drwy fyfyrio ar eu hymarfer cyfredol neu ddiweddar (o fewn y chwe mis diwethaf). Y Dewis Amgen i Ymarfer yw r unig lwybr sydd ar gael i fyfyrwyr nas noddir sy n astudio r modiwl cyn gwneud cais i ymuno â r rhaglen yng Ngham 2. Mae cwblhau Cam 1 yn llwyddiannus yn dangos bod y myfyriwr yn addas i barhau ym maes addysg gwaith cymdeithasol, ond nid yw n gwarantu y caiff ei dderbyn i Gam 2 o r cwrs gradd. Er mwyn cael ei dderbyn, bydd angen iddo lwyddo yn y broses ddethol hefyd. dau gyfnod o ddysgu drwy ymarfer 90 diwrnod (a gwblheir yn y gweithle ac yn allanol), wedi u cysylltu â modiwlau dysgu drwy ymarfer Cam 2 a Cham 3, sef KZW216 a KZW315. Cam o gredydau Mae Cam 1 yn darparu sylfaen gadarn ar gyfer eich cymhwyster gwaith cymdeithasol, gan ddatblygu gwybodaeth a sgiliau astudio hanfodol sylfaenol, gan gynnwys llythrennedd digidol a gwybodaeth. Mae Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101) a Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) yn cynnig cyfle diddorol i feithrin dealltwriaeth o r sefydliad gofal cymdeithasol yn y DU, gan feithrin eich ymwybyddiaeth o wahanol elfennau ymarfer da a magu eich hyder. Nid oes ffordd well o ddechrau ar eich taith tuag at gael eich cofrestru fel gweithiwr cymdeithasol proffesiynol, ac wrth i chi fwrw ati â ch astudiaethau, byddwch yn dychwelyd at yr hyn a ddysgwyd yn ystod y modiwlau hyn dro ar ôl tro. Cam o gredydau Mae Y gyfraith a gwaith cymdeithasol yng Nghymru a Lloegr (K270) yn ymdrin ag amrywiaeth o faterion cyfreithiol sy n ymwneud â gofal cymdeithasol ac ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol gan gynnwys gwasanaethau i blant a theuluoedd; cyfiawnder ieuenctid; mewnfudo; gofal cymunedol a thai. Byddwch hefyd yn astudio r fframwaith cyfreithiol sy n llywio ac yn rheoleiddio r broses o wneud penderfyniadau ym maes gofal cymdeithasol. Erbyn hyn, byddwch yn barod i ddechrau cymhwyso r hyn a ddysgwyd gennych i ch ymarfer eich hun. Bydd Ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol cymhwysol (KZW216) yn eich helpu i ddeall Safonau Galwedigaethol Cenedlaethol Cyngor Gofal Cymru ar gyfer gweithwyr gofal cymdeithasol a r wybodaeth, y gwerthoedd a r sgiliau perthnasol sy n gysylltiedig â r broses gwaith cymdeithasol. Byddwch hefyd yn ymgymryd â r lleoliad cyntaf o blith dau leoliad ymarfer 90 diwrnod.

15 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 13 Entry with credit Credit transfer Students who already hold a relevant higher education qualification may be able to claim credit transfer against the first two modules in the programme, An introduction to health and social care (K101), and Foundations for social work practice (KZW113). Only previous study which is five years old or less will be considered. References will be required. Further information is available on our website at or by contacting the Credit Transfer Centre on Claims may take about eight weeks to process, and must be finalised before you register to begin studying with us, so applicants are strongly advised to submit their claim as early as possible. In addition, those students who have already completed An introduction to health and social care (K101), or Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) may count these modules towards the degree if they were studied within the previous five years. Students who completed these modules more than five years prior to joining the Programme will need to complete a reflective exercise demonstrating the currency of their learning. The Framework for the Social Work Degree in Wales requires that students study each stage sequentially. Therefore, students in Wales cannot normally count in OU modules studied at Stages 2 or 3 before joining the social work programme. Stage credits Stage 1 provides a firm foundation for your social work qualification, developing underpinning knowledge and essential study skills, including digital and information literacy. An introduction to health and social care (K101) and Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) offer a fascinating insight into the organisation of social care in the UK, developing your awareness of the different components of good practice and building your confidence. There s no better way to begin your journey towards registration as a professional social worker, and as you progress through your studies, you ll return to your learning from these modules time and time again. Stage credits The law and social work in England and Wales (K270) covers a range of legal issues related to social care and social work practice including services for children and families; youth justice; immigration; community care and housing. You ll also examine the legal framework that shapes and regulates social care decision-making. By now you ll be ready to start applying your learning to your own practice. Applied social work practice (KZW216) will help you understand the Care Council for Wales National Occupational Standards for social care workers and the relevant knowledge, values and skills of the social work process. You ll also undertake the first of two 90-day practice placements. Programme structure To gain the BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) (Q42) students must complete 360 credits (120 credits at each of Stages 1, 2 and 3). The programme employs a blended approach of face-to-face and online tuition and comprises: modules (including theory and practice) which the student studies mostly at home with tutorial support one period of 20 days practice learning linked to Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) or an Alternative to Practice portfolio. This allows students to provide evidence of the National Occupational Standards and the Code of Practice by reflecting on their current or recent practice (within the last six months). The Alternative to Practice is the only available route for non-sponsored students taking the module prior to applying to enter the programme at Stage 2. Successful completion of Stage 1 demonstrates the student s fitness to proceed in social work education, but does not guarantee entry to Stage 2 of the degree. This will also require success in the selection process. two periods of 90 days practice learning (completed in the workplace and externally), linked to the Stage 2 and 3 practice learning modules, KZW216 and KZW315.

16 14 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Cam o gredydau Byddwch yn teilwra r cam hwn i ch diddordebau a ch dyheadau eich hun, gan ddewis un o dri opsiwn: Oedolaeth, heneiddio a chwrs bywyd (K319), Arweinyddiaeth a rheolaeth ym maes iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K313) yn ddelfrydol os ydych yn anelu at swydd rheng flaen fel rheolwr - neu Cydweithio ar gyfer plant (KE312). Yn olaf, byddwch yn astudio r modiwl ymarfer Ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol beirniadol (KZW315), ac yn ymgymryd â ch ail leoliad 90-diwrnod. Byddwch yn dod yn ymarferwr cynyddol hyderus, beirniadol, dadansoddol a myfyriol, ac yn ddysgwr annibynnol. Ar ôl cwblhau eich astudiaethau yn llwyddiannus, gallwch wneud cais i gofrestru gyda Chyngor Gofal Cymru a dechrau eich gyrfa fel gweithiwr cymdeithasol cymwysedig. Strwythur y cymhwyster Dyddiadau dechrau Mae r modiwlau dysgu drwy ymarfer yn dechrau ym mis Ionawr neu fis Chwefror. Mae r modiwlau eraill yng Nghamau 2 a 3 yn dechrau ym mis Hydref. Mae dau ddyddiad dechrau ar gyfer K101, sef mis Chwefror a mis Hydref. Gall myfyrwyr sy n astudio n rhan amser (hy. 60 o gredydau bob blwyddyn) ddewis y naill ddyddiad dechrau neu r llall. Er mwyn cwblhau r radd o fewn y cyfnod lleiaf, sef tair blynedd, bydd angen i chi ddechrau ym mis Hydref a dilyn patrwm astudio penodedig: Blwyddyn astudio gyntaf - Modiwlau Cam 1 Dechrau ym mis Hydref K101 Dechrau ym mis Chwefror KZW113 Trefn astudio fel y i rhestrir. Crynodeb modiwlau Cam 1 Modiwlau gorfodol 120 o gredydau Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101) Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) Crynodeb modiwlau Cam 2 Modiwlau gorfodol 120 o gredydau Y gyfraith a gwaith cymdeithasol yng Nghymru a Lloegr (K270) Ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol cymhwysol (KZW216) Crynodeb modiwlau Cam 3 Modiwl dewisol - 60 o gredydau Dewiswch un o blith: Credydau g 60 g 60 Credydau g 60 g 60 Credydau Ail flwyddyn astudio - Modiwlau Cam 2 Hydref K270 Chwefror KZW216 Trydedd flwyddyn astudio - Modiwlau Cam 3 Hydref K313 neu K319 neu KE312 Chwefror K315 Hyd y rhaglen Gall myfyrwyr a noddir sy n ymuno â r rhaglen yng Ngham 1, mewn cydweithrediad â u cyflogwyr, ddewis p un a ydynt am astudio r rhaglen dros gyfnod o dair, pedair, pump neu chwe blynedd. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr gwblhau r rhaglen o fewn wyth mlynedd o r dyddiad cofrestru cychwynnol. Gellir rhoi caniatâd i ymestyn y terfyn amser hwn o dan amgylchiadau eithriadol. Gall myfyrwyr nas noddir sy n ymuno yng Ngham 2 ddewis astudio r ddau gam (ail a thrydydd cam y radd) mewn dwy i bedair blynedd. Gall y dewis ddibynnu ar brofiad astudio blaenorol y myfyriwr, profiad dysgu o bell, ymrwymiadau gwaith a theuluol. Oedolaeth, heneiddio a chwrs bywyd (K319) Arweinyddiaeth a rheolaeth ym maes iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K313) d 60 d 60 Cydweithio ar gyfer plant (KE312) d 60 Modiwl gorfodol 60 o gredydau Ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol beirniadol (KZW315) Credydau g 60 Rheolau dilyniant Gall myfyrwyr gynllunio eu patrwm astudio eu hunain o fewn y cyfyngiadau canlynol: Gallant gofrestru i astudio uchafswm gwerth 120 o gredydau o fodiwlau ar y mwyaf (un cam cyflawn) ar unrhyw un adeg. Rhaid iddynt astudio elfen academaidd pob cam cyn y modiwl ymarfer ar gyfer y cam hwnnw (e.e. yng Ngham 2, rhaid dechrau K270 cyn KZW216). Rhaid cwblhau r camau yn eu trefn. Teipiwch god y modiwl i r blwch chwilio yn i gael disgrifiad o r modiwl. Gall y modiwlau sydd ar gael newid.

17 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 15 Stage credits You ll tailor this stage to your own interests and aspirations, choosing one of three options: Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319), Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) ideal if you re in or working towards a frontline management role or Working together for children (KE312). Finally, you ll study the practice module Critical social work practice (KZW315), and undertake your second 90-day placement. You ll become an increasingly confident, critical, analytical and reflective practitioner, and an independent learner. After successfully completing your studies, you can apply to register with the Care Council for Wales and begin your career as a qualified social worker. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Stage 1 module summary Start dates Practice learning modules start in January or February. Other modules at Stages 2 and 3 start in October. K101 has two start dates, both February and October. Students studying part time (ie. 60 credits per year) can choose from either start date. To complete the degree in the minimum of three years, you will need to start in October and follow a set study pattern: First year of study Stage 1 modules October start K101 February start KZW113 Second year of study Stage 2 modules October K270 February KZW216 Compulsory modules 120 credits An introduction to health and social care (K101) Credits c 60 Third year of study Stage 3 modules October K313 or K319 or KE312 February K315 Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) Stage 2 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits The law and social work in England and Wales (K270) c 60 Credits c 60 Applied social work practice (KZW216) c 60 Stage 3 module summary Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) Credits o 60 o 60 Working together for children (KE312) o 60 Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Critical social work practice (KZW315) c 60 Programme length Sponsored students entering the programme at Stage 1, in conjunction with their employers, can choose whether to study the programme over three, four, five or six years. Students must complete the programme within eight years of initial registration. Permission to exceed this time limit may be granted in exceptional circumstances. Non-sponsored students entering at Stage 2 can choose to study the two stages (second and third stage of the degree) in two to four years. The choice may depend on the student s past study experience, experience of distance learning, work and family commitments. Progression rules Students can plan their own study pattern within the following limitations: They can register to study a maximum of 120 credits worth of modules (one complete stage) at any one time. They must study the academic component of each stage before, the practice module for that stage (e.g. at Stage 2, K270 must be started before KZW216). The stages must be completed in consecutive order. Enter module code into search box at for module description. Module availability is subject to change.

18 16 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Dysgu drwy ymarfer Mae r prif ystyriaethau ar gyfer dysgu drwy ymarfer yn cynnwys y canlynol: Y llwybr a noddir Mae cyflogwyr yn gyfrifol am sicrhau cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer priodol yn unol â Fframwaith Cyngor Gofal Cymru ar gyfer y Radd Gwaith Cymdeithasol yng Nghymru. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer 20-diwrnod neu, mewn partneriaeth â r cyflogwr, y portffolio Dewis Amgen i Ymarfer yng Ngham 1, a dau gyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer 90-diwrnod yng Nghamau 2 a 3. Mae arian ar gael gan Gyngor Gofal Cymru i helpu tuag at gost darparu cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer. Y llwybr nas noddir Os byddant yn llwyddiannus yn y broses ddethol, bydd myfyrwyr nas noddir yn llofnodi Cytundeb Rhaglen ar ddechrau Cam 2. Yn ystod Cam 1, bydd myfyrwyr nas noddir yn cwblhau r portffolio Dewis Amgen i Ymarfer (nid y cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer 20-diwrnod). Bydd myfyrwyr nas noddir yn cwblhau r ffurflen Nodi cryfderau ac anghenion dysgu. Mae r Brifysgol Agored yn gyfrifol am wneud trefniadau gydag Awdurdodau Lleol i gynnal myfyrwyr nas noddir ar gyfer eu cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer yn ystod Camau 2 a 3. Mae r Awdurdod Lleol sy n cynnal yn gyfrifol am sicrhau cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer priodol yn unol â Gofynion Cyngor Gofal Cymru ar gyfer y Radd Gwaith Cymdeithasol yng Nghymru. Bydd y cyfleoedd hyn yn cynnwys dau gyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer 90-diwrnod yn ystod Camau 2 a 3. Pob myfyriwr Rhaid i r myfyrwyr fod mewn sefyllfa i ymrwymo i r ddau gyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer 90-diwrnod yn ystod Camau 2 a 3. Bydd y cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer yn gyfle i ddangos tystiolaeth o r Safonau Galwedigaethol Cenedlaethol perthnasol a gwybodaeth am y Cod Ymarfer sy n briodol ar gyfer y lefel astudio. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr lwyddo ym mhob elfen (ymarfer ac academaidd) o r modiwl. Mae n hanfodol y dylid trefnu r cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer yn ystod Cam 2 a Cham 3 gyda grwpiau defnyddwyr gwasanaethau sylweddol wahanol mewn gwahanol leoliadau ymarfer, er mwyn ehangu profiad dysgu r myfyrwyr. Rhaid i un cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer fod mewn lleoliad awdurdod lleol a rhaid iddo gynnwys profiad o swyddogaethau statudol gan gynnwys diogelu. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr hefyd gael profiad o weithio gyda phroffesiynau eraill yn ystod y cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer yng Ngham 2 a/neu Gam 3. Gall fod yn bosibl i fyfyrwyr a gyflogir mewn lleoliad Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol o fewn Awdurdod Lleol gwblhau pob cyfnod dysgu drwy ymarfer yn eu hasiantaeth eu hunain, ar yr amod eu bod yn bodloni r gofynion uchod. Fodd bynnag, rhaid i o leiaf un cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer fod gyda grŵp defnyddwyr gwasanaethau sy n sylweddol wahanol i w lleoliad cyflogaeth arferol. Bydd angen i asiantaethau llai sy n noddi, na allant ddarparu digon o amrywiaeth rhwng cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer, drefnu hyn gyda swyddfa hyfforddiant eu Hawdurdod Lleol. Cynhelir y ddau gyfnod ymarfer 90-diwrnod rhwng mis Chwefror a dechrau mis Awst a byddant fel arfer yn cael eu cynnal bedwar diwrnod yr wythnos. Rhaid darparu cyfleoedd ymarfer sy n cynnwys trefniadau goruchwylio ac asesu addas i r myfyrwyr sy n ymgymryd â dysgu drwy ymarfer. Rhaid i bob aseswr ymarfer yn ystod pob cam fod yn gofrestredig, yn ymarferwr gwaith cymdeithasol profiadol a rhaid iddo feddu ar ddyfarniad asesu priodol. Cynigir gweithdy cyflwyniadol i aseswyr ymarfer a goruchwylwyr gweithleoedd ar ddechrau pob cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer. Absenoldeb astudio Y llwybr a noddir Yn seiliedig ar brofiad blaenorol, gwyddom fod myfyrwyr a gaiff gyfnodau absenoldeb astudio hael (at ddiben astudio preifat, arholiadau a thiwtorialau) a chanddynt gyflogwyr cefnogol yn fwy tebygol o lwyddo ac y gallant wneud hynny o fewn cyfnod byrrach o amser. Mae r gofyniad ar gyfer absenoldeb astudio yn rhan o r cytundeb cydweithredu ffurfiol rhwng Y Brifysgol Agored ac asiantaethau sy n noddi. Dylai r cyflogwr a r myfyriwr gytuno ar yr union drefniadau ar gyfer absenoldeb astudio a byddant yn dibynnu ar batrymau gwaith y myfyriwr. Mae r Brifysgol Agored yn argymell 18 diwrnod o absenoldeb astudio ar gyfer pob 60 credyd o astudio. Y llwybr nas noddir Ni fydd gan fyfyrwyr nas noddir hawl i absenoldeb astudio ond mae n bosibl y byddant yn awyddus i negodi eu trefniadau eu hunain gyda u cyflogwr os ydynt yn gweithio. Ni fydd Y Brifysgol Agored yn rhan o drafodaethau o r fath. Pob myfyriwr Caiff y trefniadau ar gyfer amser astudio o fewn y cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer eu nodi o fewn Cytundeb Dysgu drwy Ymarfer.

19 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 17 Practice learning The main considerations for practice learning include the following: Sponsored route Employers are responsible for ensuring appropriate practice learning opportunities (PLOs) in accordance with the Care Council for Wales Framework for the Social Work Degree in Wales. These will involve a 20-day PLO or, in collaboration with the employer, the Alternative to Practice portfolio at Stage 1, and two 90-day PLOs at Stages 2 and 3. Funding is available from the Care Council for Wales to help towards the cost of providing PLOs. Non-sponsored route If successful in the selection process, non-sponsored students will sign a Programme Agreement at the beginning of Stage 2. At Stage 1, non-sponsored students will complete the Alternative to Practice portfolio (not the 20-day PLO). Non-sponsored students will complete the Identifying strengths and learning needs form. The Open University is responsible for making arrangements with Local Authorities to host non-sponsored students for their Stage 2 and 3 PLOs. The host Local Authority is responsible for ensuring appropriate PLOs in accordance with the Care Council for Wales Requirements for the Social Work Degree in Wales. These will include two 90-day practice learning opportunities at Stages 2 and 3. All students Students must be in a position to commit to the two 90-day PLOs at Stages 2 and 3. The PLOs will provide opportunities to show evidence of the relevant National Occupational Standards and knowledge of the Code of Practice appropriate to the level of study. Students must pass all elements (both practice and academic) of the module. It is essential that PLOs at Stage 2 and Stage 3 should be with materially different service-user groups in different practice settings, in order to widen students learning experience. One PLO must be in a local authority setting and must include experience of statutory functions including safeguarding. Students must also gain experience of working with other professions during the Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 PLO. It may be possible for students who are employed in a Local Authority Social Services setting to complete all periods of practice learning in their own agency, provided they meet the above requirements. However, at least one PLO must be with a materially different service-user group from their usual employment setting. Smaller sponsoring agencies, which are not able to provide sufficient diversity between PLOs, will need to arrange this with their Local Authority training office. The two 90-day periods of practice will take place between February and early August and will normally be undertaken four days a week. Practice must be provided with suitable supervision and assessment for students engaged in practice learning. Practice assessors at all stages must be registered, experienced social work practitioners and hold an appropriate assessing award. An introductory workshop for practice assessors and workplace supervisors will be offered at the start of each practice learning opportunity. Study leave Sponsored route Drawing upon past experience, we know that students with generous study leave (for private study, exams and tutorials) and supportive employers are more likely to succeed and can do so in a shorter period of time. The requirement for study leave forms part of the formal collaboration agreement between the OU and sponsoring agencies. Exact arrangements for study leave should be agreed between the employer and the student and will depend on students work patterns. The OU recommends 18 days study leave for each 60 credits of study. Non-sponsored route Non-sponsored students will not receive an entitlement to study leave but may wish to negotiate their own arrangements with their employer if they are in work. The Open University will not be involved in such discussions. All students Arrangements for study time within the practice learning opportunity will be identified within a Practice Learning Agreement.

20 18 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Addysgu a chymorth Deunyddiau astudio Mae deunyddiau astudio dysgu o bell (llyfrau gwaith, cryno ddisgiau sain, CDs/DVD-ROMs ac adnoddau ar-lein) yn darparu r sylfaen ar gyfer profiad dysgu r myfyriwr. Fel arfer, caiff deunyddiau astudio, calendrau modiwlau a manylion tiwtoriaid a dyddiadau tiwtorialau/gweithdai eu hanfon at fyfyrwyr, neu byddant ar gael drwy wefan y modiwl. Roedd Y Brifysgol Agored yn diwallu fy anghenion i r dim. Roedd yn cynnig hyblygrwydd ac yn golygu y gallwn barhau i weithio ar yr un pryd. Cwblheais fy nghwrs o fewn tair blynedd oherwydd rhoddodd fy nghyflogwr, yr Awdurdod Lleol, ddiwrnod yr wythnos i mi astudio. Gwnaeth dalu am fy nghwrs hefyd. AMELIA DUNN, GRADD MEWN GWAITH CYMDEITHASOL O R BRIFYSGOL AGORED Cymorth gan diwtoriaid Bydd tiwtoriaid Y Brifysgol Agored, a benodir ar gyfer pob modiwl, yn tywys ac yn helpu myfyrwyr drwy gydol eu hastudiaethau academaidd a byddant hefyd yn monitro cynnydd myfyrwyr drwy gydol y flwyddyn ac yn cymryd camau priodol os ymddengys fod y myfyriwr yn wynebu anawsterau academaidd. Mae tiwtoriaid rhaglen â chymwysterau addas yn trefnu cyfarfodydd dysgu drwy ymarfer gyda myfyrwyr, aseswyr ymarfer a goruchwylwyr gweithleoedd er mwyn llunio ac adolygu cytundebau dysgu drwy ymarfer. Tiwtorialau a gweithdai ymarfer Caiff y modiwlau dysgu drwy ymarfer eu cyfryngu drwy weithdai gorfodol a thrafodaethau ar-lein. Bydd y gweithdai hyn yn darparu cyswllt pwysig wrth helpu myfyrwyr i integreiddio eu hastudiaethau academaidd â phrofiad o ymarfer. Caiff gweithdai ymarfer ar gyfer ail a thrydydd cam y modiwlau dysgu drwy ymarfer, Ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol cymhwysol (KZW216) ac Ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol beirniadol (KZW315), eu cyfrif fel diwrnodau dysgu drwy ymarfer ac fe u cynhelir yn ystod yr wythnos. Os collir gweithdy ymarfer, disgwylir i r unigolion wneud iawn am yr amser a gollwyd yn ystod diwrnodau dysgu drwy ymarfer. Cynhelir gweithdai ymarfer ar gyfer KZW113 bob mis, fwy neu lai, ar ddydd Sadwrn. Cynhelir tiwtorialau rheolaidd mewn perthynas â r modiwlau academaidd (K101, K270, KE312, K313, K319), naill ai wyneb yn wyneb neu ar-lein. Er bod y tiwtorialau hyn yn ddewisol, argymhellir yn gryf y dylai myfyrwyr fynd iddynt. Aseswyr ymarfer Penodir aseswr ymarfer ar gyfer pob myfyriwr sy n ymgymryd â chyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer. Bydd yr aseswr ymarfer yn asesu ymarfer y myfyriwr ac yn cysylltu â r Panel Asesu Ymarfer ar ddiwedd y cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer i argymell y dylai r myfyriwr lwyddo/fethu. Bydd yn darparu goruchwyliaeth briodol i fyfyrwyr yn ystod eu cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer. Cymorth cyfoedion Anogir myfyrwyr sy n gweithio o fewn yr un asiantaeth neu r un ardal i sefydlu grwpiau hunan-gymorth. Bydd rhannu syniadau a phrofiad yn cyfoethogi eu hastudiaethau, a bydd anogaeth a chefnogaeth gan eraill yn aml yn helpu myfyrwyr i ddyfalbarhau pan na fydd ganddynt yr egni na r brwdfrydedd i wneud hynny. Disgwylir i bob myfyriwr gwaith cymdeithasol gymryd rhan mewn trafodaethau ar-lein. Cyfrifiaduron a mynediad i r rhyngrwyd Ceir cryn dipyn o addysgu a dysgu ar-lein a chyfrifiadurol fel rhan o bob modiwl gwaith cymdeithasol. Darperir adnoddau a llawer o weithgareddau addysgu ar-lein. Bydd myfyrwyr hefyd yn defnyddio DVDs a CDs, a disgwylir iddynt ddefnyddio pob math o wybodaeth electronig drwy wefan llyfrgell y Brifysgol. Caiff aseiniadau eu cyflwyno n electronig a bydd myfyrwyr yn cymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau trafod ar-lein. Mae hyn yn golygu, er mwyn astudio r rhaglen, bydd angen cyfrifiadur a mynediad i r rhyngrwyd gartref ar fyfyrwyr. Cyfrifoldeb y myfyriwr yw sicrhau bod ei gyfrifiadur yn addas, ei fod yn cynnwys meddalwedd Microsoft Office (Word, Excel a PowerPoint) a bod ganddo fynediad dibynadwy i r rhyngrwyd, ymhell cyn dechrau r rhaglen gwaith cymdeithasol. Bydd hefyd yn gyfrifol am dalu costau mynediad i r rhyngrwyd a chostau argraffu. Gall cydgysylltwyr asiantaethau (yr unigolyn cyswllt yn yr asiantaeth sy n noddi) ac aseswyr ymarfer ddefnyddio adnoddau modiwlau ar-lein.

21 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 19 Teaching and support Study materials Distance learning study materials (workbooks, audio CDs, CD/ DVD-ROMs and online resources) provide the foundation for the student s learning experience. Study materials, module calendars and details of tutors and tutorial/workshop dates are usually despatched to students, or are available through the module website. The OU was perfect for my needs. It offered flexibility and allowed me to continue working at the same time. I did my course in just three years because my employer, the Local Authority, gave me one day off a week to study. They also paid for my course. AMELIA DUNN, OU SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE Tutorial support OU tutors, appointed for each module, will guide and support students throughout their academic studies and also monitor students progress throughout the year and take appropriate action if the student appears to be in difficulty academically. Suitably qualified programme tutors organise practice learning meetings with students, practice assessors and workplace supervisors in order to draw up and review practice learning agreements. Peer support The establishment of self-help groups by students working within the same agency or same locality is encouraged. The sharing of ideas and experience will enrich their studies, and encouragement and support from others will often help students to keep going when energy and enthusiasm are at a low ebb. All social work students are expected to participate in online discussions. Computer and internet access There is a substantial amount of online and computer-based teaching and learning on all social work modules. Resources and many teaching activities are delivered online. Students will also use DVDs and CDs, and be expected to access a wide range of information electronically through the University s library website. Assignments are submitted electronically and students will take part in online discussion activities. This means that in order to study the programme, students will need access to a computer and to the internet at home. It is the student s responsibility to ensure that their computer is of an adequate specification, that it includes Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and that they have reliable internet access, well before starting the social work programme. They are also responsible for meeting the costs of internet access and printing. Agency co-ordinators (the link person in the sponsoring agency) and practice assessors will be given access to online module resources. Tutorials and practice workshops The practice learning modules are mediated through mandatory workshops and online discussions. These workshops will provide an important link in helping students to integrate their academic study with practice experience. Practice workshops for the second and third stage practice learning modules, Applied social work practice (KZW216) and Critical social work practice (KZW315), will be counted as practice learning days and are held during the week. If a practice workshop is missed, it is expected that time will be made up in practice learning days. Practice workshops for KZW113 are held approximately monthly, on Saturdays. There are regular tutorials in conjunction with the academic modules (K101, K270, KE312, K313, K319), either face-to-face or online. Although these tutorials are optional, students are strongly recommended to attend them. Practice assessors A practice assessor is appointed for each student undertaking a PLO. The practice assessor will assess the student s practice and make a pass/fail recommendation to the Practice Assessment Panel at the end of the PLO. They will provide appropriate supervision for students during their practice learning.

22 20 BA (Anrh) Gwaith Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Taith nodweddiadol myfyriwr Y llwybr a noddir Ar gyfer myfyrwyr a noddir gan eu cyflogwr Y llwybr nas noddir Ar gyfer myfyrwyr NAS noddir gan eu cyflogwr Pethau i w hystyried fel myfyriwr nas noddir Gwneud cais i ch cyflogwr i gael eich noddi. Cymryd rhan yn ei broses ddethol. Os byddwch yn llwyddiannus, bydd eich cyflogwr yn eich cofrestru ar y cwrs gradd. Byddwch yn dechrau fel myfyriwr gwaith cymdeithasol yng Ngham 1 o r cwrs gradd neu yng Ngham 2 os byddwch wedi cwblhau Cam 1 fel myfyriwr nas noddir. Rhaid bod gennych TGAU Gradd A* C Saesneg neu Gymraeg a mathemateg (neu gymwysterau cyfatebol). Bydd angen i chi gael archwiliad Datgelu a Gwahardd ac archwiliad meddygol, a chofrestru gyda Chyngor Gofal Cymru. Cyn y gallwch wneud cais ar gyfer y radd gwaith cymdeithasol, rhaid eich bod wedi cwblhau r modiwlau Cam 1 isod a rhaid bod gennych eisoes TGAU mathemateg Gradd A* C (neu gymhwyster cyfatebol). (Nid ydych yn astudio ar gyfer y radd gwaith cymdeithasol drwy wneud hyn gall unrhyw un astudio r modiwlau hyn.) Cam 1 (ymgymerir â r cam hwn fel rhan o r broses ddethol neu cyn cael eich dethol i ymgymryd â r cwrs gradd): Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101) Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) (gan gynnwys cyfle dysgu ymarfer 20-diwrnod neu r Dewis Amgen i Ymarfer) Os byddwch yn llwyddo yng Ngham 1, gallwch symud ymlaen i Gam 2. Cam 1 (ymgymerir â r cam hwn cyn gwneud cais ar gyfer y radd gwaith cymdeithasol): Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101) Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) (Llwybr Dewis Amgen i Ymarfer) Rydych yn gwneud cais i r Brifysgol Agored i gael eich dethol i astudio ar gyfer y radd gwaith cymdeithasol yng Ngham 2 - sy n cynnwys cyfweliad. Yn ystod y cam hwn, os byddwch yn llwyddiannus, byddwch yn fyfyriwr gwaith cymdeithasol ar y cwrs gradd, gyda r myfyrwyr a noddir, a bydd angen i chi gofrestru gyda Chyngor Gofal Cymru. Cam 2 Y gyfraith a gwaith cymdeithasol yng Nghymru a Lloegr (K270) Ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol cymhwysol (KZW216) (Mae hyn yn cynnwys cyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer 90-diwrnod gofynnol). Cam 3 Oedolaeth, heneiddio a chwrs bywyd (K319) neu Arweinyddiaeth a rheolaeth ym maes iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K313) neu Cydweithio ar gyfer plant (KE312) Ac Ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol beirniadol (KZW315) (Mae hyn yn cynnwys ail gyfle dysgu drwy ymarfer 90-diwrnod gofynnol). Er mwyn cwblhau KZW113 drwy r llwybr Dewis Amgen i Ymarfer, bydd angen i chi fyfyrio ar eich gwaith ym maes gofal cymdeithasol. Felly, rhaid bod gennych brofiad diweddar, perthnasol (â thâl neu n ddi-dâl). Er mwyn gallu dechrau ar y radd gwaith cymdeithasol, bydd angen i chi fod wedi llwyddo yn K101 a KZW113, sy n rhoi Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) (T04) i chi. Bydd angen TGAU mathemateg arnoch hefyd (neu gymhwyster cyfatebol). Bydd angen archwiliad Datgelu a Gwahardd ac archwiliad meddygol arnoch. Os byddwch yn llwyddiannus, byddwch yn dechrau astudio ar gyfer y radd gwaith cymdeithasol yng Ngham 2. Cynhelir eich cyfleoedd dysgu drwy ymarfer 90-diwrnod yn ystod Camau 2 a 3 gan Awdurdod Lleol (wedi u trefnu gan y Brifysgol) ond bydd angen i chi fod ar gael i ymgymryd â hwy (rhwng mis Chwefror a mis Awst ar hyn o bryd).

23 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) 21 Typical student journey Sponsored route For students sponsored by their employer Non-sponsored route For students NOT sponsored by their employer Things to think about as a non-sponsored student Apply to your employer to be sponsored. Take part in their selection process. If successful your employer registers you onto the degree. You start as a social work student at Stage 1 of the degree or at Stage 2 if you have completed Stage 1 as a non-sponsored student. You must have GCSE Grade A* C English or Welsh and maths (or equivalents). You will need to have a Disclosure and Barring check and a medical, and register with the Care Council for Wales. Before you can apply for the social work degree you must have completed the Stage 1 modules below and you must already have GCSE maths at Grade A* C (or equivalent). (You are not on the social work degree at this point these modules are open to anyone.) Stage 1 (taken as part of, or prior to selection onto the degree): An introduction to health and social care (K101) Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) (including a 20-day practice learning opportunity or the Alternative to Practice) If you pass Stage 1 you can move onto Stage 2. Stage 2 Stage 1 (taken prior to applying to the social work degree): An introduction to health and social care (K101) Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) (Alternative to Practice route) You apply to The Open University for selection to the social work degree at Stage 2 which includes an interview. At this point, if successful, you will be a social work student on the degree, together with sponsored students, and you will need to register with the Care Council for Wales. The law and social work in England and Wales (K270) Applied social work practice (KZW216) (This includes a required 90-day practice learning opportunity). Stage 3 Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) or Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) or Working together for children (KE312) And Critical social work practice (KZW315) (This includes a second required 90-day practice learning opportunity). To complete KZW113 through the Alternative to Practice route, you need to reflect on your work in social care. So you must have recent, relevant experience (in a paid or voluntary capacity). To be able to start on the social work degree you need to have passed K101 and KZW113, which gives you a Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) (T04). You also need GCSE maths (or equivalent). You will need to have a Disclosure and Barring check and a medical. If successful you enter the social work degree at Stage 2. Your 90-day practice learning opportunities at Stages 2 and 3 will be hosted by a Local Authority (arranged by the University) but you need to be free to do these (currently between February and August).

24 22 Canllaw cam wrth gam i gofrestru Canllaw cam wrth gam i gofrestru Y llwybr a noddir Cam 1: Cofrestriad dros dro Er mwyn gwneud cofrestriad dros dro, bydd angen i ch cyflogwr gwblhau r ffurflen cofrestriad dros dro (ar gael gan Y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru, gweler y dudalen gefn, neu o n gwefan Dylent gofrestru n gynnar gan fod Cyngor Gofal Cymru yn cyfyngu ar nifer y myfyrwyr y gellir eu derbyn. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr ymgymryd â r broses ddethol cyn y gellir eu cofrestru n llawn felly mae n bwysig caniatáu digon o amser. Bydd y cyflogwr yn dychwelyd y ffurflen wedi i chwblhau i r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru. Anfonir pecyn dethol myfyrwyr at y cyflogwr. (Mae r pecyn yn cynnwys ffurflen y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd a ffurflen feddygol i w rhoi i r myfyrwyr a gaiff eu dethol.) Cam 2: Y broses ddethol Bydd yr asiantaeth yn ymgymryd â phroses ddethol gyda chymorth Y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru. Cynhelir cyfweliadau gyda r ymgeiswyr ar y rhestr fer. Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd ddarparu r dogfennau canlynol: Tystysgrifau TGAU (neu ddyfarniadau cyfatebol) i brofi eu bod yn bodloni r gofynion mynediad mewn Cymraeg/ Saesneg a mathemateg datganiad personol holiadur meddygol wedi i gwblhau. Cam 3: Ar ôl y broses ddethol Bydd Cydgysylltydd yr Asiantaeth yn dychwelyd y rhestr wirio ar gyfer dethol a r gwaith papur priodol ar gyfer pob myfyriwr a r ffurflen noddi i r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru. Bydd ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus yn cwblhau ffurflen gais y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd a r ffurflen archwiliad meddygol ac yn eu dychwelyd gyda u taliad i r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru. Caiff ffurflen y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd a r archwiliad meddygol eu prosesu. Bydd y myfyriwr yn cofrestru gyda Chyngor Gofal Cymru. Y llwybr nas noddir Cam 1: Gwneud cais i r llwybr nas noddir Os ydych eisoes yn astudio Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) neu Y gyfraith a gwaith cymdeithasol yng Nghymru a Lloegr (K270), cewch wahoddiad yn ystod rhan gyntaf y modiwl i wneud cais am le ar y llwybr nas noddir. Os ydych eisoes wedi cwblhau Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) a Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101), a hoffech wneud cais am le ar gwrs y radd gwaith cymdeithasol fel myfyriwr nas noddir, dylech gysylltu â r Brifysgol yng Nghymru i gael pecyn cais. Cam 2: Y broses ddethol Bydd yr ymgeisydd yn cwblhau r ffurflen gais ac yn ei chyflwyno i r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru erbyn y dyddiad cau a nodir, sydd fel arfer yng nghanol mis Ebrill. Caiff ymgeiswyr ar y rhestr fer wahoddiad i ddod am gyfweliad, fel arfer ar ddiwedd mis Mai. Cam 3: Ar ôl y broses ddethol Bydd ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus: yn cwblhau ffurflen gais y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd a r ffurflen archwiliad meddygol ac yn eu dychwelyd gyda u taliad i r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru; wedyn caiff y rhain eu prosesu yn cofrestru ac yn talu am y modiwlau priodol yn cael cais i gwblhau r ffurflen Cytundeb Rhaglen a r ffurflen Nodi cryfderau ac anghenion dysgu yn cofrestru gyda Chyngor Gofal Cymru. Cam 4: Ar ôl cofrestru Anfonir deunyddiau r modiwl at y myfyriwr. Cam 4: Ar ôl cofrestru Anfonir deunydd y modiwl at y myfyriwr. Caiff yr Asiantaeth ei hanfonebu ar ôl dechrau pob modiwl. Rhoddir cytundeb cydweithredu i r cyflogwr.

25 Step by step guide to registration 23 Step by step guide to registration Sponsored route Step 1: Provisional booking To make a provisional booking your employer will need to complete the provisional booking form (available from the OU in Wales, see back page, or from our website They should book early as student numbers are limited by the Care Council for Wales. Students must undertake the selection process before they can be registered so it s important to allow sufficient time. The employer returns the completed form to the OU in Wales. A student selection pack is sent to the employer. (This includes a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form and medical form to be passed to the selected students.) Step 2: The selection process The agency undertakes a selection process with help from the OU in Wales. Interviews are held with shortlisted candidates. Each candidate must provide the following documents: GCSE certificates (or equivalent awards) to prove that they meet the entry requirements in Welsh/English and mathematics a personal statement a completed medical questionnaire. Step 3: Following selection The Agency Co-ordinator returns the selection checklist and appropriate paperwork for each student and the sponsorship form to the OU in Wales. Successful candidates complete the DBS application form and the medical check form and return with payment to the OU in Wales. The DBS and medical checks are processed. The student registers with the Care Council for Wales. Non-sponsored route Step 1: Applying to the non-sponsored route If you are already studying Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) or The law and social work in England and Wales (K270), you will be invited early in the module to apply for a place on the non-sponsored route. If you have previously completed both Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) and An introduction to health and social care (K101), and would like to apply for a place on the social work degree as a non-sponsored student, you should contact the OU in Wales for an application pack. Step 2: The selection process The candidate completes the application and submits it to the OU in Wales by the stated closing date, which is normally mid-april. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, usually at the end of May. Step 3: Following selection Successful candidates: complete the DBS application form and the medical check form and return with payment to the OU in Wales; these are then processed register and pay for the appropriate modules will be asked to complete the Programme Agreement form and the Identifying strengths and learning needs form register with the Care Council for Wales. Step 4: Following registration Module materials are sent to the student. Step 4: Following registration Module material is sent to the student. The Agency is invoiced after the start of each module. A collaboration agreement is issued to the employer.

26 24 Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) (T04) Credydau: 120 Dechrau: Hyd 2015 (bydd y cyfnod cofrestru yn cau ar 10 Medi 2015) Chwef 2016 (bydd y cyfnod cofrestru yn cau ar 07 Ion 2016) Ydych chi n ystyried gyrfa mewn gwaith cymdeithasol neu ofal cymdeithasol? Mae r dystysgrif hon yn cynnig ffordd ddelfrydol o benderfynu ai dyma r yrfa iawn i chi. Bydd yn rhoi cipolwg ar waith cymdeithasol a gofal cymdeithasol yng Nghymru i chi, gan ddechrau gyda throsolwg cyfredol ac awdurdodol o wasanaethau gofal - gydag astudiaethau achos go iawn i ch tywys drwy r profiad o roi gofal a chael gofal. Byddwch hefyd yn datblygu eich gwybodaeth am y rolau allweddol sy n gysylltiedig â gwaith cymdeithasol, ac yn dysgu am y safonau gwaith cymdeithasol a r codau ymarfer sy n berthnasol i bob un o wledydd y DU. Byddwch yn ystyried beth yw gwaith cymdeithasol - gan ddefnyddio astudiaethau achos yn cynnwys plant, pobl hŷn, cymunedau iechyd meddwl, plant ag anableddau a phobl ag anableddau dysgu i gymhwyso r hyn y byddwch yn ei ddysgu at gyd-destunau ymarfer. Mae r dystysgrif hefyd yn meithrin sgiliau allweddol mewn technolegau gwybodaeth a chyfathrebu (TGCh), llythrennedd digidol a gwybodaeth ac ysgrifennu myfyriol. Bydd angen i chi fod yn gweithio mewn lleoliad gofal cymdeithasol neu bydd angen i chi fod â phrofiad diweddar mewn lleoliad o r fath, boed â thâl neu n ddi-dâl. Perthnasedd o ran gyrfa a chyflogadwyedd Yn ogystal â ch helpu i benderfynu p un a ydych yn hoffi r maes gwaith ac astudio hwn ai peidio, bydd y dystysgrif yn eich helpu i feithrin sgiliau a phrofiad gwerthfawr i fwrw ati â hyfforddiant proffesiynol pellach a gall eich helpu i gael swydd newydd neu wahanol islaw lefel gradd. Os ydych yn ystyried gyrfa mewn gwaith cymdeithasol, mae n cynnig cyflwyniad ardderchog. Noder nad yw r dystysgrif hon yn golygu y cewch le yn awtomatig i astudio ar gyfer y radd gwaith cymdeithasol (bydd angen i chi fynd am gyfweliad a bodloni gofynion mynediad penodol er mwyn cael lle i wneud hynny, gan gynnwys gweithio mewn lleoliad gofal cymdeithasol a bodloni gofynion academaidd gofynnol mewn mathemateg a Chymraeg neu Saesneg). Fodd bynnag, os byddwch yn cael lle i astudio ar y rhaglen, byddwch yn gallu cyfrif eich astudiaethau tuag at eich gradd. Strwythur y cymhwyster Trefn astudio fel y i rhestrir. Crynodeb o r modiwl Modiwlau gorfodol 120 o gredydau Cyflwyniad i iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol (K101) Sylfeini ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol (KZW113) Credydau g 60 g 60 Teipiwch god y modiwl yn y blwch chwilio yn i gael disgrifiad o r modiwl. Gall y modiwlau sydd ar gael newid. Adnoddau rhagflas am ddim Os hoffech ddarganfod mwy am sut i astudio gyda r Brifysgol Agored, neu os hoffech roi cynnig ar rai astudiaethau sy n gysylltiedig â gwaith cymdeithasol cyn i ch cwrs ffurfiol ddechrau, mae r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru wedi llunio cyfres o adnoddau gwaith cymdeithasol sydd ar gael yn Gymraeg a Saesneg ar ein gwefan: Cyflwyniad i waith cymdeithasol bydd y cwrs byr hwn yn eich cyflwyno i rôl gwaith cymdeithasol ac yn meithrin eich dealltwriaeth o agweddau ar y theori sy n gysylltiedig ag ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol. Cyflwyniad i waith cymdeithasol yng Nghymru bydd y cwrs hwn yn eich cyflwyno i bwysigrwydd cydnabod bod ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol yn digwydd mewn cyddestun. Yn benodol, byddwch yn dysgu beth mae hyn yn ei olygu ar gyfer gwaith cymdeithasol yng Nghymru yn y cyd-destun Cymreig. Safbwyntiau ar waith cymdeithasol straeon unigol dyma gyfres o bedwar cyfweliad ar ffilm defnyddiwr gwasanaeth, gofalwr, gweithiwr cymdeithasol a rheolwr gwaith cymdeithasol yn siarad am eu profiadau gwahanol. Ewch i

27 Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) 25 Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) (T04) Credits: 120 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) Are you thinking about going into social work or social care? This certificate is the ideal way to find out if it s the right career for you. It will give you an insight into social work and social care in Wales, starting with an up-to-date, authoritative overview of care services with real-life case studies taking you deep into the experience of giving and receiving care. You ll also develop your knowledge of the key roles of social work, and learn about the social work standards and codes of practice relevant to each UK nation. You ll explore ideas about what social work is using case studies with children, older people, mental-health communities, children with disabilities and people with learning disabilities to apply learning to practice contexts. This certificate also builds key skills in information and communication technologies (ICT), digital and information literacy and reflective writing. You will need to be working in, or have recent paid or unpaid experience in a social care setting. Career relevance and employability As well as helping you to decide whether you like this area of work and study, the certificate will equip you with the valuable skills and experience to progress to further professional training and may help you gain a new or different job below graduate level. If you re considering a career in social work, it provides an excellent introduction. Please note that this certificate does not give automatic entry to the social work degree (which requires you to attend an interview and has specific entry requirements, including working in a social care setting, and meeting minimum academic requirements in maths and English or Welsh). However, if you do subsequently gain entry to the programme, you ll be able to count your study towards your degree. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits An introduction to health and social care (K101) Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) Credits c 60 c 60 Enter module code into search box at for module description. Module availability is subject to change. Free taster resources If you would like to find out more about how OU study works, or would like to try some social work related study before your formal course starts, The Open University in Wales has produced a set of social work resources available in both English and Welsh on our website: An introduction to social work this short course will introduce you to the social work role and develop your understanding of some of the theory associated with social work practice. Introduction to social work in Wales this course will introduce you to the importance of recognising that social work practice happens in context. In particular, you will learn about what this means for social work in Wales in the Welsh context. Perspectives on social work individual stories this is a series of four interviews on film - a service user, a carer, a social worker and a social work manager talking about their different experiences. Go to

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