ANZASW

PAPER BASED COMPETENCY PROGRAMME

ANZASW is pleased to announce that a paper based Competency Assessment process for initial competency assessments, for social workers holding a SWRB recognised qualification, is available to all eligible applicants from 17 September 2009.

The competency service will be available to both ANZASW provisional members and non-members who hold a SWRB recognised qualification. Use the following link to check the status of qualification/s. http://www.swrb.org.nz/NA_RecQuals.html.

The introduction of a paper based initial competency assessment provides social workers with a range of choices for their competency assessment process. Importantly, the initial paper based process provides qualified social workers with a robust assessment model at an affordable price.

The ANZASW paper based assessment process has been approved by the SWRB for registration purposes.

ANZASW have been providing paper based recertification since 1994. Our methodology has proven to be a robust mechanism for assessing competency. Over the last 15 years, ANZASW Assessors and members have developed considerable expertise in assessing and reviewing portfolios.

For the paper based process applicants will be required to submit a competency portfolio and references for assessment by the Panel but will not be required to attend a face-to-face panel.

Applicants are able to opt for a face-to-face competency assessment at an additional cost if this is the preferred option. In exceptional circumstances, assessed on a case-by-case basis and approved by the Executive Director, applicants may be considered for a face-to-face assessment at the paper based fee.

For applicants who do not hold a SWRB recognised qualification a face-to-face competency assessment will continue to be required. This option will also be available to both provisional members and non-members.

Non-member applicants using the ANZASW competency assessment service will be assessed against the ANZASW Code of Ethics and Practice Standards.

The paper based portfolios will be assessed by a Competency Assessor and a panel of two social work peers using the same process as is currently used in the ANZASW recertification process.

Tangata Whenua members are able to select the Niho Taniwha process in which case the panel is made up of Tangata Whenua peers. 
 

Applications for Competency Assessment are able to be made on-line using the e-form. Signed hard copies of the following forms will continue to be required before the process can commence in order to assess ‘fit and proper’:

  • ANZASW Declaration form (complaints and convictions);
  • Consent to Disclosure of Information (Police check)
  • Consent to Disclosure of Information (Insurance)

Once an application is received the first step is an assessment of whether a person is ‘fit and proper’ to practice social work which is made up of a background checks including:
i. A criminal and driving conviction check;
ii. Disclosure by the applicant of any complaint action in respect practice as a social worker.
iii. Depending on the outcome of i. and ii. above, any other checks that may be deemed necessary;

Once an applicant has been determined to be a ‘fit and proper’ person to practice social work they will receive:

  • A hard copy competency pack
  • An electronic competency pack with templates for the Questionnaire and the References

Once these have been completed they are returned to ANZASW National Office where they are checked for completeness then forwarded to an Assessor who will convene a Panel. 
 
For fees and further information click here


[This column last updated: 
  1 November 2009]

Kia ora tātou

Welcome to the online home of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW). ANZASW is the professional association for Social Workers in Aotearoa New Zealand

ANZASW is a membership organisation that is run for and by the members and relies on the participation and contribution of Social Workers throughout the country.Through this website the Association aims to provide information to:


  • ANZASW members,
  • those who may have an interest in membership of ANZASW, and
  • those who seek information about social work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Have a look around the site but particularly visit the 'SW in NZ' section for some information about the Association and Social WorSocialWorkKete.jpgk in Aotearoa New Zealand and our regular electronic bulletin called Social Work Kete.


ANZASW is a unique Association in many ways and reflects the efforts by its members to have a professional body for social work that respects Te Tiriti O Waitangi and the special characteristics of social work practice in this country.

  • The Competency Assessment Service
  • Indemnity Insurance
  • Publications
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Building Our Voice

In addition to these five services, members also have the opportunity to benefit from participation in ANZASW in the following five ways:

  • Developing the profession
  • Developing new skills
  • Networking and collegial support
  • International links
  • Support for research
Please note that some pages on the website are for 'member access only' and are Password protected.

CONTACT US:

ANZASW National Office

DX Box WX33484 Christchurch

Phone: 03 349-0190
Email: admin@anzasw.org.nz