Community Addiction Studies

Course Content

• Psychology
• Intercultural Studies
• Social Studies
• Conflict Resolution
• Work Experience
• Community Addiction Studies
• Young People and Society
• Substance Use lssues For Youth Work
• Patient and Manual Handling
• Occupational First Aid
• MAPA© Management of Actual and Potential Aggression

Career Prospects

• Youth Worker
• Care Assistant
• Disability Care
• Nursing Home Care
• Rehab Centres
• Sheltered Housing Facilities

Certification

QQI Level 5 – Applied Social Studies (5M2181)

Duration

One Year

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
• Successful completion of interview.
• Applications from mature students will be considered.
• 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. 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 in WCFE is also possible.
• Specific progression links are available with SETU – Waterford & Carlow Campus for this course. See: Progression Information here.