Matrix showing the variations of requirements for the post-qualifying (PQ) and post-registration education and training in social work for the four UK countries

Originally prepared by SWAP (Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Social Policy and Social Work) with assistance from the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Care Council for Wales (CCW) and the General Social Care Council (GSCC).

Updated in 2013 by the HEA in 2013 with assistance from NISCC SSSC CCW the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Social Work (TCSW).