Bachelor of Social Services as a Profession (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

The aim of the course is familiarising you with the tasks of a Bachelor of Social Services, client work in the social services and education sector and the service system.

Competences:

Operating in a workplace
Ethical competences in the social field
Social service system competences

Intended learning outcomes:

You know how to act professionally and constructively in communication and interactive situations in working life as well as promote your and the work community's well-being. You are able to support the growth, development, and everyday life of individuals, groups and communities in a goal-oriented manner in different life situations.

You follow the values and principles of professional ethics in the social services sector. You understand cultural diversity and show sensitivity in interactive situations.

You recognise and comply with key legislation in the field as well as the curricula/plans that guide the work. You are familiar with social, health and education services of the wellbeing services counties and municipalities as well as the private and third sectors.

Content

Practical training in a social services/early childhood education and care operating environment.

The core content of the course includes professional interaction, the tasks, values and ethical principles of a Bachelor of Social Services, as well as the social and education services system and its services. You will also get to know clients and their service processes as well as practise supporting clients in a goal-oriented manner.

Location and time

Indicative timing in April/May 2026. The total number of hours to be spent in the traineeship is 124h. The remaining 11 h are reserved for the completion of assignments.

Teaching methods

Professional training in a social and/or educational field and a training report. The course also includes a reflectionwebinar. As a rule, you will be responsible for finding a placement independently.

Exam schedules

The traineeship report must be returned within two weeks of the end of the traineeship.

Completion alternatives

Voit hakea hyväksilukua aiemmalla vähintään kuusi (6) kuukautta kestäneellä opintojakson tavoitteiden ja sisältöjen mukaisella sosiaali- ja/tai kasvatusalan asiakastyöllä. Osaamisesi osoitat tekemällä kirjallisen harjoitteluraportin.

Huomaathan, että yhtä työkokemusta voi käyttää vain yhden harjoittelun hyväksilukuun. Kaikkia tutkintoon kuuluvia harjoitteluita ei voi hyväksilukea. Työsuhteessa tehtävä harjoittelu on mahdollista, mikäli se vastaa opintojakson tavoitteisiin ja sisältöihin ja tehdään opintojen aikana. Muistathan keskustella tilanteestasi etukäteen opettajatutorisi ja/tai harjoittelun vastuuopettajan kanssa.  

Student workload

Hours in the traineeship 124h (including reflectionwebinar 3h)
Reporting 11h
Total 135h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You are able describe your professional interaction, the tasks of a Bachelor of Social Services, and the social and education services system and its services. You are able to describe the values and ethical principles of the field and comply with them during your practical training. You are able to name acts that guide the work and observe them during your practical training. You are able to describe clients’ service processes and describe provision of goal-oriented support for clients. You are able to act sensitively and follow the principles of professional interaction in interactive situations, both in client work and the work community.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the healthcare and social services system and legislation as well as the ethical principles of the field.

Further information

Avoin amk: 3-4 paikkaa (joustava väylä, ei min-max-määrässä)

Kaikkia tutkintoon kuuluvia asiakastyön harjoitteluita ei voi tehdä samassa harjoittelupaikassa.