Description
The course introduces students to the broad area of social care. It is a foundation/springboard into social care work and social worker progression courses or can lead directly into the workplace.
Course Content
- Intercultural Studies
- Legal Practice and Procedures
- Community Arts Practice
- Psychology
- Social Studies
- Political Studies
- Conflict Resolution
- Work Experience
- Patient and Manual Handling
- Occupational First Aid
- MAPA© Management of Actual and Potential Aggression
Career Prospects
- Youth Worker
- Care Assistant
- Support Work
- Disability Care
- Nursing Home Care
- Residential Care
Certification
QQI Level 5 – Applied Social Studies (5M2181)
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
- Applications from mature students will be considered.
- Successful completion of interview
- Applicants will be required to undertake Garda vetting.
- Written references.
Work Experience
Work experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the College. There will also be one week of block placement in the first and second terms.
Costs
A student services contribution of €50 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.
Progression
The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions. Progression to the Advanced Certificate in Social Care (6M2218) in WCFE is also possible.
Specific progression links are available with SETU for this course. See: Progression Information here.
N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.
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