The Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work (CCETSW) was, from 1970 to 2001, the statutory authority charged with promoting education and training in social work, recognising courses and awarding qualifications throughout the United Kingdom. The CCETSW was established on 1 October 1971 under the Health Visiting and Social Work (Training) Act 1962. It replaced the , the , and the Recruitment and Training Committee of the , and also took over certain functions of the Association of Psychiatric Social Workers and the .