Program Overview

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Overview

This course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

Key Information

Entry requirements

• Be a qualified Social Worker currently registered with Social Work England.
• Have two years post-qualifying experience.
• Be able to act as a practice educator for a Social Work Student alongside the course.
• If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Start dates

• 12 January 2026

Duration

• 6 months, part-time

Credits

• 15 Masters level credits
• Code: HMS1044

Teaching and assessment

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

• Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Fees and Finance

• Tuition Fees - part-time: In 2025/26 the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £660 (Band 1) per 15 credit module and £1,320 (Band 1) per 30 credit module.
• Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Career Support

This short course may assist you to meet the specialist skills and post registration development requirements stipulated by your employer/professional regulator.

Accreditations & Professional Links

The University of Huddersfield delivers this specialist skills short course in partnership with the Yorkshire Urban Rural Teaching Partnership. It also meets the requirements of the Practice Educator Framework, Domains A-D.

Research Excellence

• The University of Huddersfield is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power.
• Three quarters of all our research is world leading and internationally excellent.
• Over 60% of our research environment was classified as world leading and internationally excellent, especially in Music, Biological Sciences, Architecture and Built Environment, Social Work and Social Policy, History and Communication and Media Studies.

Student Support

At the University of Huddersfield, you'll find support networks and services to help you get ahead in your studies and social life. Whether you study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you'll soon discover that you're never far away from our dedicated staff and resources to help you to navigate through your personal student journey.

Further Study

You may also be interested in the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course, which is aimed at registered social workers who wish to update their practice educator skills and knowledge.

Important information

When you enrol as a student of the University, your study and time with us will be governed by our terms and conditions, Handbook of Regulations and associated policies. It is important that you familiarise yourself with these as you will be asked to agree to them when you join us as a student. You will find a guide to the key terms here, along with the Student Protection Plan.

Although we always try and ensure we deliver our courses as described, sometimes we may have to make changes for the following reasons:

• Changes to a course you have applied for but are not yet enrolled on
• Changes to your course after you enrol as a student
• Changes to option modules
• Major changes
• Discontinuation or suspension of your course

In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed in accordance with the student protection plan.

The Office for Students (OfS) is the principal regulator for the University.

Your Career

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Advice worker, Care manager, Community development worker, Community education officer, Family support worker, Health improvement practitioner, Health service manager, Youth worker, Equality, diversity and inclusion officer.

93.4% of graduates are employed.

About the Course

• You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.
• Various teaching methods will be evaluated.
• You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.
• You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

Postgraduate Open Days

Learn more about Postgraduate Study at one of our upcoming Open Days. Come along to an on-campus Postgraduate Open Day and discover all there is to know about our wide range of postgraduate taught courses, research degrees and professional development options at the University of Huddersfield.

Discover more about the course

• Your Career: Discover the job roles our graduates are working in now.
• Professional links and accreditation: Recognised connections to give you an extra edge when you graduate.
• Careers advice: Check out the personalised guidance we offer you.
• Student Support: Discover all the support available so you can thrive.
• Research Excellence: See how our innovative research shapes what you'll learn.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The University of Huddersfield delivers this specialist skills short course in partnership with the Yorkshire Urban Rural Teaching Partnership. It also meets the requirements of the Practice Educator Framework, Domains A-D.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course. You must successfully complete both courses in order to be able to independently support and assess social work students in line with the Practice Educator Framework.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include the submission of a portfolio. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

The University of Huddersfield is a member of Yorkshire Universities.

The course provides social workers with the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify as a stage 1 practice educator in accordance with the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

You will investigate various theories around adult learning whilst evaluating your own learning and supervision needs as a practice educator.

Various teaching methods will be evaluated.

You will design and plan learning activities in order to facilitate the learning of others.

You will explore how to develop learning opportunities for students and examine the process of preparing and maintaining a successful placement in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.

Please note this short course is a pre-requisite for the Enhancing Practice Educator Skills short course.