Course Summary
Course Category: Traineeship Courses
This traineeship is the ideal course for community and political activists and those who volunteer in Community organisations, charities and advocacy groups.
This course is centred around practical skills applicable to nearly all political and advocacy areas. You will develop an understanding of how national, regional, and local political systems and organisations work and interact and how to engage with them effectively.
You are also required to complete work experience with a relevant political, community or advocacy organisation.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Political Studies 5N1837
Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
Conflict Resolution 5N0692
Psychology 5N0754
Intercultural Studies 5N0765
Work Practice (5N1433)
Social Studies 5N1370
Communications 5N0690
Political Philosophy 5N3426
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| EASSX | 5M2181 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
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