This two-year full-time or four-year part time course, validated by Sheffield Hallam University, has been designed to cover content and modules related to the core duties of an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) or Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Support Worker (CYPDASW). This course cleverly connects the knowledge, skills and behaviours with the necessary competencies associated with the three career pathways. The course has also been designed in consultation with external stakeholders and employers to ensure that the indicative content and respective employability skills meets the needs of the sector.
Course Structure
Year 1 Certificate stage
Module 1 – Foundations of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (20 credits)
Module 2 – Ethics, Legislation and Safeguarding (20 credits)
Module 3 – Communication and Survivor Engagement (20 credits)
Module 4 – Crisis Response and Safety Planning (20 credits)
Module 5 – Case Work and Professional Practice (20 credits)
Module 6 – Equality and Anti-Oppressive Practice (20 credits)
Year 2 Diploma stage
Module 1 – Children, Young People and Families (20 credits)
Module 2 – Trauma-Informed Practice and Recovery (20 credits)
Module 3 – Advocacy, Courts and Accountability (20 credits)
Module 4 – Multi-Agency Working and Navigation (20 credits)
Module 5 – Sexual Violence and Specialist Practice (20 credits)
Module 6 – Independent Professional Project (20 credits)
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time
Assessment Methods
The primary way of delivering this course is on campus. On campus teaching includes a combination of lectures, group seminars, workshops, guest lectures and one to one discussions with your tutor.
Typically, students can expect to receive 6-hours of teaching over one day per week.
The programme offers a range of assessment strategies aimed at developing key graduate skills, including critical awareness and reflexivity in both academic and personal contexts. Assessment comprises:
- Essays
- Case Studies
- Reports
- Podcasts
- Portfolios
- Role Plays
- Reflective Reports
- Group Work/Projects.
- Presentations
Progression
Foundation degree graduates will have the opportunity to access top-up programmes in Criminology and/or Criminal Justice, and there are several universities that offer top programmes. Nottingham Trent University offers a BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (top-up) and the University Centre of Blackburn College and UCEN Manchester both offer a BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (top-up).
Graduates will also have the skill set to move straight into industry and may undertake ISVA- IDVA roles, work within support roles, work in GP practices or within the Criminal Justice System and youth services.
Course Fees
UK
£8190.00 per year
Additional Costs
Your Tuition fees cover the majority of costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment.)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
- Books (you will have access to an extensive range of electronic books and journals from your module reading lists in the LRC, but you may want to buy your own copies)
- Printing and photocopying
- Trips and enhancement opportunities
If your course includes a work placement, you may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 5
Duration
1 Year
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
Sheffield Hallam University
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