This course is run in partnership with employers from both voluntary and statutory sectors, who will have an active involvement in teaching both in college and on fieldwork placements; it is expected that some prospective students are drawn from those currently in employment, released by their employer in order to undertake the course; others may undertake part-time or sessional work whilst undertaking the course; students combine college-based studies with 2 periods of assessed fieldwork and a group project; there are 2 continuous placements during the course; these are arranged in a variety of statutory or voluntary agencies; if students study full time they need to attend the college 2 days a week for 3 years; if you students study part time they need to attend the college once a week for 4 years.