Social Work Diploma CDACC Level 6 | JITC Kenya

Diploma in Social Work & Community Development

Development partners fund results — not activity. This diploma trains professional social workers who can design projects, safeguard children, manage cases, and prove impact to donors and counties.

6 Terms CDACC Entry: C−

Why this diploma elevates your career

Field officers without diplomas hit a career ceiling. You master social work ethics, participatory methods, grant reporting, and leadership skills that NGOs and government social services require for officer and coordinator roles.

Level 6 social work diplomas are standard requirements for NGO contracts, county employment, and international development entry — significantly raising your employability and pay band.

Builds on JITC certificate programmes where applicable — credit recognition may apply.

Includes AI Proficiency and one free short course of the student's choice.

Who should enrol

Community development practitioners
NGO programme and field staff
County social service officers
Certificate holders upgrading to diploma

Professional outcomes

Lead community assessments and mobilisation processes
Manage complex cases with ethical documentation
Design, budget and monitor community projects
Apply child protection and gender policies
Complete field attachment and CDACC assessment

Programme coverage

1 Professional social work theory and ethics
2 Community development planning
3 Case management and interdisciplinary teams
4 Child protection and policy frameworks
5 Project management, M&E and reporting
6 Extended field attachment and assessment

Frequently asked questions

Is field attachment mandatory?

Yes. Extended supervised field attachment is required for completion and CDACC assessment.