SUPERVISION COURSE
for supervisors of students on placement
Approved by IASCE
A new level of co-operation has been reached by the development of a common syllabus by an IASCE subcommittee, to provide training in practice placement supervision for supervisors of Applied Social Studies students on placement.
The 3 day course Supervision Theory and Practice will be certified as a single subject at NQAI Level 7. It is essential to attend and participate for all three days, and there is associated course work and 100% continuous assessment associated with the three days, so therefore there will not be an examination.
The purpose of the course is to acknowledge the contribution of supervisors and to ensure that the full benefit of placement is obtained though supervision, thereby also enhancing the supervisor‘s skills. This course is an in-depth development of previous one-day seminars offered to all those taking students on placement.
The course is open only to those currently supervising students on placement, and the supervisor is expected to already have a BA (Ordinary) in Applied Social Studies, NCEA or HETAC National Diploma in Applied Social Studies or similar (eg qualification in Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology or Teaching) with a minimum of 3 years relevant social care experience.
Other essential components are the weekly supervision sessions with student who is on placement and participation in the tripartite visit by staff member to student on placement, with associated preparatory work, and of course relevant recommended reading.
This subject will introduce supervisors to theory and practice of student supervision in a supportive environment. It will allow them to explore any anxieties they may have in relation to this responsibility, and through taught material and peer learning support them in undertaking this role.
On successful completion of this subject the supervisor will be able to:
1. Apply skills acquired in the workshop in supervising students
2. Continue to develop interpersonal skills, by reflective practice and application of techniques.
3. Continue to improve self- awareness skills, through reflective practice and use of supervisory support.
4. Develop best practice in social care supervision in a manner appropriate to the supervisee’s level of ability;
5. Develop skills in supervision-related accountability and documentation.
The first time this course will be run is by the Institute of Technology, Sligo where it will be offered in Sligo and in Dublin in Spring 2006 for two different groups of students.
The cost of the course (€500) is being waived because of the invaluable work in supervising the student on placement. A maximum of 25 participants will be accepted for each course, to ensure that effective work can be undertaken.
The intention is to continue offering this course each year at different venues.
Last updated by Perry Share on 01 Feb 2006