Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698146892020.pdf (Mauritius)
MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2 IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE National Certificate Level 2 in Social Work Practice 1.

Level: 2 2.

Credits: 76 3. Review Date: March 2026 4.


Access to qualification 4.1 Entry Information Read up to Certificate of Primary Education (CPE)/ Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) or An alternative qualification at Level 1 of the NQF 4.2 Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] Potential candidates holding at least 3 years of working experience in the field of social work or community work practice may access this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

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Award of Qualification Requirements Compulsory All the unit standards listed are required: Sn Unit Standard Title Level Credit 1 Demonstrate awareness of major social issues in the community and related social work practices 2 Demonstrate knowledge of basic values and ethics towards clients 3 Describe major social services in the community 4 Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use effective communication techniques 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 5 6 7 Support client as consumer of social services Contribute to a social inquiry Facilitate meeting and consultations with stakeholders 8 Actively participate in a social development programme 9 Assist in the empowerment of people and grassroots operations 10 Demonstrate knowledge of legal system protecting Human Rights 11 Demonstrate knowledge of accessing social benefits 12 Demonstrate knowledge of problem-solving method 13 Cope with change at individual level 14 Contribute to the care of people in a residential setting and quality of life of the elderly 15 Work with people in the community 16 Demonstrate self-awareness in relation to social services work and social audit 17 Use effective interpersonal and counselling skills in the delivery of service 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Total Credits 76 6.
Purpose The National Certificate Level 2 Social Work Practice provides a basic introduction to the skills and knowledge involved in Social Work Practice within the sociocultural context of Mauritius.

Holders of the NC Level 2 Social Work Practice are able to demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills and attributes of social work wthin agreed standards of practice