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From Childcarer to Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education: KASK22LA

Code: KASK22LA

Duration
2 years (95 cr)
Start semester
Spring 2022
Teaching language
Finnish

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 Spring 2022 Autumn 2022 Spring 2023 Autumn 2023 4. / 2022 5. / 2022 6. / 2022 1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2022 4. / 2023 5. / 2023 6. / 2023 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2023
Total 95

Shared competences of UAS Bachelor's degrees 2022

In Finnish universities of applied sciences, the competences of degrees have been defined as programme-specific competences and shared competences. Competences refer to extensive competence modules, which are combinations of individual knowledge, skills and attitudes. Programme-specific competences form the basis of a student's professional expertise. Shared competences are common competence areas for different programmes and degrees, and they create the foundation for operating in a workplace, cooperation and the development of expertise.

1 Learning to Learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.

- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and
international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been
learned.
Professional Development 1
Information and Communication Technology 
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Human Growth, Development and Learning
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
English at Work for Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Swedish at Work for Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
2 Operating in a Workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.

- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own
and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations.
Professional Development 1
Information and Communication Technology 
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
English at Work for Social Services
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Swedish at Work for Social Services
3 Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.

- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.
Professional Development 1
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Human Growth, Development and Learning
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
4 Sustainable Development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.

- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problems.
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
5 Internationality and Multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.

- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.
English at Work for Social Services
Swedish at Work for Social Services
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
6 Proactive Development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.

− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Not grouped
Perspectives on the Knowledge-base of Social Services 
Basic Practical Training 
Client Work Methods
The Bases of Early Childhood Education

Sosionomi (AMK), osaamiskompetenssit 2022 =>

1. Sosiaalialan eettinen osaaminen

Valmistuva opiskelija
- osaa toimia ihmis- ja perusoikeussäädösten, sosiaalialan arvojen ja ammattieettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- ymmärtää oman ihmiskäsityksensä ja arvomaailmansa merkityksen asiakastyössä
- osaa toimia arvoristiriitoja sisältävissä tilanteissa eettisesti perustellusti
- osaa edistää yhdenvertaisuutta ja tasa-arvoa
- osaa asettua yhteiskunnalliselta asemaltaan haavoittuvassa asemassa olevien yksilöiden ja ryhmien puolelle.
Professional Development 1
Human Growth, Development and Learning
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Client Work Methods
2. Asiakastyön osaaminen

Valmistuva opiskelija
- osaa luoda ammatillisen vuorovaikutus- ja yhteistyösuhteen sekä arvioida asiakkaan palvelutarpeita
- osaa tukea yksilöiden kasvua ja kehitystä sekä perheiden arkea ja perheenjäsenten keskinäisiä suhteita
- osaa osallistaen suunnitella, toteuttaa ja arvioida asiakkaan palveluprosessin
- tunnistaa hyvinvoinnin suojaavia- ja riskitekijöitä sekä osaa soveltaa ennalta ehkäisevän työn ja varhaisen tukemisen näkökulmia
- osaa tavoitteellisesti, voimavaraistaen ja osallisuutta tukien ohjata asiakkaita, asiakasryhmiä ja yhteisöjä
- osaa soveltaa ja arvioida asiakastyön teoreettisia työorientaatioita ja menetelmiä
- osaa toimia kulttuurisensitiivisesti ja moninaisuutta tukien asiakastyössä sekä edistää kulttuurien välistä vuoropuhelua
- osaa tehdä ohjaustyötä erilaisissa sähköisissä toimintaympäristöissä ja ohjata asiakkaita palveluiden käytössä
- osaa arvioida asiakastyötä ja dokumentoida sitä asiakaslähtöisesti.
Professional Development 1
Human Growth, Development and Learning
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Client Work Methods
3. Sosiaalialan palvelujärjestelmäosaaminen

Valmistuva opiskelija
- osaa jäsentää hyvinvointiin ja kestävään kehitykseen liittyviä paikallisia ja globaaleja haasteita sekä niiden vaikutuksia sosiaali- ja terveydenhuoltoon
- tuntee alan juridisen säädöspohjan ja osaa soveltaa keskeistä lainsäädäntöä
- hallitsee sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon sekä kasvatus- ja koulutuspalvelujen järjestämisen ja tuottamisen tavat sekä niiden ohjauksen ja valvonnan
- tuntee sosiaaliturvan ja hyvinvointipalvelujärjestelmät julkisella, yksityisellä ja kolmannella sektorilla sekä hallitsee sosiaaliturvaohjauksen
- osaa sovittaa yhteen palveluita tarvelähtöisesti ja toimia muutoksen eteenpäin viejänä
- osaa toimia aktiivisena sosiaalialan asiantuntijana ja perustella asiakkaan etua sekä moniammatillisessa että monialaisessa yhteistyössä.
Professional Development 1
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Client Work Methods
4. Kriittinen ja osallistava yhteiskuntaosaaminen

Valmistuva opiskelija
- kykenee ammatilliseen kriittiseen reflektioon
- osaa analysoida epätasa-arvoa, huono-osaisuutta sekä hyvinvointia tuottavia kansallisia ja globaaleja rakenteita ja prosesseja sekä ehkäistä syrjäytymistä
- kykenee puolustamaan haavoittuvassa asemassa olevien ja vaiennettujen ihmisten etuja sekä tuomaan poliittiseen päätöksentekoon ja vastuullisille toimijoille tietoa kohtuuttomista elämäntilanteista
- tuntee julkishallinnollisen päätöksentekojärjestelmän ja osaa toimia sen toimintaperiaatteiden mukaan
- osaa edistää kansalaisten osallisuutta ja osallistumisen mahdollisuuksia sekä kykenee vaikuttamistyöhön eri toimijoiden kanssa.
Professional Development 1
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
5. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämis- ja innovaatio-osaaminen

Valmistuva opiskelija
- kykenee innovatiiviseen ongelmaratkaisuun ja verkostotyöhön sosiaalialan kehittämisessä
- osaa kehittää kumppanuuslähtöisesti asiakastyön menetelmiä, työkäytäntöjä sekä palveluprosesseja
- osaa suunnitella, toteuttaa ja arvioida kehittämishankkeita
- osaa soveltaa tutkimus- ja kehittämismenetelmiä toimintakäytäntöjen kehittämiseksi
- osaa tuottaa ja arvioida tietoa hyvinvoinnin edistämiseksi
- osaa toimia tutkimus- ja kehittämistyön eettisten periaatteiden ja ohjeiden mukaisesti
Professional Development 1
6. Työyhteisö-, johtamis- ja yrittäjyysosaaminen

Valmistuva opiskelija
- osaa toimia yhteistyökykyisesti monialaisessa tiimissä ja työyhteisöissä sekä kansainvälisissä ympäristöissä
- osaa toimia työyhteisön lähijohtajana
- tuntee keskeisen työlainsäädännön ja edistää työturvallisuutta
- osaa johtaa itseään sekä edistää omaa ja työyhteisön työhyvinvointia
- osaa arvioida työn laatua, tuloksia ja vaikutuksia
- tuntee talouden ja strategisen johtamisen merkityksen omassa työssään
- tuntee sosiaalialan yrittäjätoiminnan perusedellytykset.
Professional Development 1
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Not grouped
Information and Communication Technology 
Perspectives on the Knowledge-base of Social Services 
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
English at Work for Social Services
Basic Practical Training 
Swedish at Work for Social Services
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
The Bases of Early Childhood Education

Varhaiskasvatuksen kelpoisuus

Varhaiskasvatuksen kelpoisuus
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Human Growth, Development and Learning
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Strengths-Based Client Work
Not grouped
Professional Development 1
Information and Communication Technology 
Perspectives on the Knowledge-base of Social Services 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
English at Work for Social Services
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Basic Practical Training 
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Swedish at Work for Social Services
Client Work Methods
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
The Bases of Early Childhood Education

Code Name Credits (cr)
KASK22LA-1
Social Awareness and Reflective Approach to Social Work

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60
KASK22LA-11
Social Work in a Changing Society

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15
SS10007 Professional Development 1 3
STS6077 Information and Communication Technology  1
STS6075 Perspectives on the Knowledge-base of Social Services  4
STS6074 The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work  3
SS10011 Human Growth, Development and Learning 4
KASK22LA-12
Multiple Professional Perspectives on Social and Health Care

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7
SY10002 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1 2
SY10003 The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1 3
STP6009 Reporting and Written Communication  2
KASK22LA-13
Client Work in Social Services

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7
SS10012 Introduction to Client Work in Social Services 2
SS10013 Professional Communication and Creative Methods 5
KASK22LA-14
Multi-Professional Work in Social and Health Care

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9
SY10005 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2 2
SY10006 The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2 2
SY10007 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training 2
SS10014 English at Work for Social Services 3
KASK22LA-15
Legislative Premises and Aspects of Care in Social Work

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9
SS10015 Social Legislation and Social Security System 5
SS10016 Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics 4
KASK22LA-16
Counselling in Social Services

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13
STS6401 Basic Practical Training  5
SS10017 Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work 5
SS10018 Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services 3
KASK22LA-2
Client Work Competence in Social Work

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30
KASK22LA-21
Work Processes and Methods in the Field of Social Services

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12
SS10020 Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation 5
SS10021 The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services 4
SS10022 Swedish at Work for Social Services 3
KASK22LA-22
Strengths-Based Approach to Social Work

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18
SS10023 Strengths-Based Client Work 11
SS10024 Client Work Methods 5
SY10008 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1 2
KASK21-1001
Complementary Studies

(Choose 5 )

5
KASK22LA-31
Profiling Complementary Studies

(Choose 0 )

0
STP7022 The Bases of Early Childhood Education 5
KASK22LA-32
Other Complementary Studies

(Choose 0 )

0

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