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Overview
This syllabus aims at clarifying the new program “Diploma in Child and Youth Care Work” a professional-oriented diploma.
The basic idea is to develop a new educational program based on these new insights, focusing on children and young people in vulnerable situations. This new educational program will be developed with the support of several partners.
The aim of the course Child and Youth Care Work is to train professionals who are able to anticipate and deal with the needs and expectations of organisations, services and institutions. This is why the programme is field-oriented and attaches great value to practical experience. The students strive to achieve the integration of the theoretical concepts, acquired throughout the program, with the work experience, gained through their internship. The course will be collaboratively conducted by the University of Leuven Limburg, Belgium.
objectives
- To produce quality professionals in the field of child and youth care work
- To enhance the advanced professional skills of the child care workers
- To develop the interventional capability of the practitioner
Course Structure
The Diploma in Child and Youth Care Work program consists of the following components:
• Eight Course Units
• TwoField Practicum unit
Total Credits - 30
Direct contact/ Lectures - 405
Program
Semester 1
| Subject Code | Summary of the content (D= digital ND = non digital) | D-ND | Credits | DTCH | SLH | FH | TNL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Introduction to Psychology Developing creative techniques in working with children and young people | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| Module 2 | Solution Focused Approach | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| Module 3 | Introduction to CARE | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| Module 4 | Neurology and education | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| Module 5 | Practice – experience part 1 | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| Module 6 | Children with additional needs | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| Module 7 | Children in ‘Troubled families’ | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| Module 8 | Communication Skills with children, parents and team-communication | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| Module 9 | Legislation – Social map. How to refer? | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| Module 10 | Practice- experience part 2 | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 | – | 150 |
| DTCH – Direct teaching contact hours | SLH – No of hours self-learning | FH – Field Hours | TNL – Total Notional hours |
Fees
Payments can be made each semester, on a course-by-course basis.
| Course Fee | Registration Fee | Total Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Rs. 66,000 | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 68,000 |
entry requirements
(i) Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a University or from a recognized higher education institution
or
(ii) Passing the G.C.E. (A/L) with 3 years of experience in a relevant field
or
(iii) Shall be a permanent employee in a Government/Non-Government/Private sector organization with 2 years of work experience in a related field
Note
Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in the Child Welfare or Social Development related fields
For more information contact the course coordinator/s:
Ms. Subodhini Herath
Lecturer
+94 77 070 1685
subodini@nisd.ac.lk