National Institute of Social Development - Certificate in Social Work

The certificate course in Social Work focuses on skills development of professionals and Para- professionals to promote empowerment of individuals, group and community to achieve a balanced economic and social development and delivery effective social welfare services in Sri Lanka. It is designed in keeping with the Qualification Framework advocated by the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of UGC in Sri Lanka.

SLQF Level 2 (Advanced) certificate Level - 6 months Certificate holder can enter to Diploma in Social Work)

Aim

To produce professionals with skills and Para -professionals in social work with the required knowledge, skills, attitude and right mind set for social work practice.

Objectives

• To produce quality para professionals/professionals in social work To enhance the professional skills of the providers of social welfare services using empowerment approach.
• To develop the ability to such officers and service providers to facilitate intervention in social welfare and social development matters related to individuals, families, groups and communities owned system for sustainable development.

A certificate holder in social work (Employable opportunity for a certificate holder in social work)

• Para-social workers
• Community level welfare officers, volunteers, community mobilizers, family strengthening programme co- workers, care workers, community service officers, community based care givers and psycho social support workers

Medium -  Sinhala/ Tamil/ English

Duration - 6 months (15 credits) on week days or weekends.