The AASW is made up of eight general and two core requirements. The core requirements should be demonstrated and assessed in an integrated and holistic way, through the general requirements. To achieve the AASW candidates must meet all the requirements of the award and have attained a minimum of 120 professional credits. The quality and quantity of evidence produced must be commensurate with that of a Master's degree (AA/Level M).
Work towards the Advanced Award will be assessed in one of four main areas of social work: practice or education & training, or management or research, or a combination of two or more of these areas. These pathways should provide a primary focus for the work undertaken but should not be interpreted as excluding the other three areas from a candidate's portfolio.
Core requirements
In meeting the general requirements all candidates must:
a) demonstrate analysis and critical reflection which informs and influences practice, policy and service provision;
b) provide evidence of a commitment to sustaining the values of social work in the light of continuing social and political change and be able to define and develop policies and practices accordingly.
General requirements
All candidates must:
AA1 provide evidence of significant contribution to the development, delivery and evaluation of the service provided in a chosen area by demonstrating the ability to research, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate strategies for improvement or change;
AA2 demonstrate critical appraisal of relevant theoretical models, policies and law, in their chosen area, including knowledge of local, national and UK perspectives;
AA3 demonstrate skilled use of a wide repertoire of methods and abe able to select and use the most effective approach to meeting consumer need for the different aspects of their work;
AA4 demonstrate competence in enhancing the capabilities of others as a means of informing and improving practice or service delivery;
AA5 demonstrate highly developed skills in strategic networking, negotiation and collaboration;
AA6 demonstrate competence in responding to and managing change in their chosen area, including the ability to respond to unintended outcomes;
AA7 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of relevant policy, practice and institutions within the European or international context in order to inform practice or service development;
AA8 provide evidence of leadership in their chosen field, including the ability to work independently, and to be accountable, in fulfilling the responsibilities of their role.
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