Overseas Qualified Social Worker Course Registration European Union

Co-produced with Durham University, The Hong Kong Social Work Action Network & BASW’s Diaspora Special Interest Group, we are delighted to launch these learning materials and a programme of support, underpinned by an ethical framework, for colleagues coming into UK social work posts. 

Package A: OQSW Self-directed learning

This registration is for Package A which consists of access to a Practice Handbook and a Workbook to complete learning activity.

This digital learning resource can be completed pre-registration / placement or at the commencement of taking up a UK post. 

Practice Handbook: 90 days access to a self-directed digital resource incorporating a range of approaches to adult learning and professional development including reading, podcasts, films, reflective exercises, exploration of social work research and links to relevant websites. All you need to know to help prepare for social work practice in the UK.

Workbook: A person-centred record of your learning and resources you need to do the job – wherever you choose to work. This can be kept permanently as an ongoing continuing professional development resource.

The handbook and accompanying workbook takes around 50 hours and a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Certificate is awarded upon completion.

Includes:

  • Welcome to Social Work practice in the United Kingdom
  • Social work in the UK – history and practice context
  • Underpinning our practice – Values & ethics of practice
  • Supervised Practice and getting the most from supervision
  • What supports our practice
  • My personal learning workbook

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Hours - 50

Cost per delegate: 

  • BASW member - £99 (log-in to access this rate)
  • IASW BASW member - £99 + VAT (£118.80) (log-in to access this rate) 
  • BASW non member in UK - £149
  • Non member outside UK in EU country - £149 + VAT (£178.80)
  • Non member outside UK & EU - £149
  • Non member outside UK in a low income country/economy (as defined by The World Bank) - £56

This form is for individuals applying from within the European Union, for all other nations please click here to register for this programme.

If you are keen to register through a VAT registered business from outside the UK, please email profde@basw.co.uk