Social Workers Board Exam 2012
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
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 2012 Social Workers Board Exam:
| DATE | DAY/s PLACE | DEADLINE OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
| June 26 & 27, 2012 | Tue, Wed / Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi & Zamboanga |
May 23, 2012 |
NATIONAL PASSING RATE
The table below shows the number of board passers in the Licensure Exam for Social Workers in the last 2 years:
| EXAM | EXAM TAKERS | BOARD PASSERS | PASSING RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2011 | 1,255 | 804 | 64.06% |
| June 2010 | 1,321 | 770 | 58.28% |
