Social Workers Board Exam 2013
The Social Workers Board Exam, also known as the Social Workers Licensure Examination, is a board exam facilitated by the Board for Social Workers under the Professional Regulatory Commission to assess the competency of BS Social Work graduates.
As per R.A. 1080, individuals who passed the board exam need not take the civil service exams to be eligible for the following positions:
- Human Resource Developer
- Program Developer
- Project Manager
- Social Worker
- Social Welfare Planner
- Counselor
Review Courses for Social Workers Board Exam
There are review courses that you can take to prepare for the board exam. The content of these review courses may vary depending on the review centers, but they’re mostly based on the examination scope released by the Professional Regulatory Commission which includes:
- Human Behavior and Social Environment 20%
- Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Services 20%
- Social Work Methods 30%
- Field Practice 30%
TAKING THE EXAM
Licensure exams for BS Social Work graduates are usually held once a year. Below are the dates and testing centers for the 2013 Social Workers Board Exam:
| DATE | DAY/s PLACE | DEADLINE OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
| June 18 & 19 | T, W Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi & Zamboanga | June 7, 2013 |
NATIONAL PASSING RATE
The table below shows the number of board passers in the Licensure Exam for Social Workers in the last 3 years:
| EXAM | EXAM TAKERS | BOARD PASSERS | PASSING RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2012 | 1,429 | 893 | 62.49% |
| June 2011 | 1,255 | 804 | 64.06% |
| June 2010 | 1,321 | 770 | 58.28% |
Board Exam of Social Work in Philippines: I need help, pwede u po ba ma email sa akin ang Social Work reviewer wit answer? (HBSE, SW Policies, SW Method at Field Instruction) sa email ad ko? perezodian@gmail.com.