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Category of RSWs

CategoryMeaning Denoted
1. Holder of a degree or diploma in social work recognized by the Board for registration; or a person who has occupied social work post or posts not later than 31 March 1982 and, subsequently for not less than 10 years, whether or not continuously.
2. Person who is not qualified for Category 1 registration but currently occupies a social work post or has been accepted for such a post, who having proposed to obtain a recognized degree or diploma in social work within a period which is reasonable in all the circumstances.

 

BaseMeaning Denoted
1. Holding recognized social work degree
2. Holding recognized social work diploma
3. Not holding recognized social work qualification but has occupied social work post or posts not later than 31 March 1982 and, subsequently for not less than 10 years, whether or not continuously
5. Not holding recognized social work qualification but currently occupies a social work post or has been accepted for a social work post
6. Not holding but pending the award of a recognized social work qualification, whilst currently occupies a social work post or has been accepted for a social work post
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