Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Pre-Diploma Placement

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LUSDK_069
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

26a Anniņmuižas bulvāris, Riga; socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575

About Study Course

Objective

To integrate theoretical knowledge and skills in social case work acquired during theoretical courses of the professional study programme into work at placement institutions.

Preliminary Knowledge

Acquisition of basic theoretical knowledge in previous semesters. Successful completion of the training placement in semester 7.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Able to use assessment methods; understand the documentation in social work; understand, identify and define the social help and services appropriate for the client; understand team building and organization of social case work in social work practice.

Skills

1.Able to use assessment methods to identify clients needs, problems, difficulties and resources; is able to involve the client and the professionals and service providers; is able to plan and carry out intervention.

Competences

1.Able to manage social case appropriate to the client's needs and according to the theories of social work.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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-
Getting acquainted with the organisational structure of the placement institution and the available documents.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Evaluation of the analysis of the client’s current problem, emotional and psychological aspect, understanding and the need for social help or service.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to placement. Examination of the placement documents and placement requirements.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to placement. Examination of the placement documents and placement requirements.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Defence of the placement.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Defence of the placement.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to placement. Examination of the placement documents and placement requirements.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to placement. Examination of the placement documents and placement requirements.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Defence of the placement.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Defence of the placement.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Sociālo pakalpojumu un palīdzības likums.

2.

Pašvaldības sociālo dienestu nolikums un ar to saistītie saistošie noteikumi.

3.

SOCIĀLAIS DARBS AR GADĪJUMU TEORIJA PRAKSĒ (2021)

4.

SOCIĀLAIS DARBS AR GADĪJUMU. PRAKSE TEORIJĀ (2021)

Additional Reading

1.

Pamatnostādnes sociālo pakalpojumu attīstībai 2014 - 2020 gadam.

Other Information Sources

1.

"Baltā grāmata", MK 13.05. 1997. prot. Nr.373 36