Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of social care, preparing students to work in a diverse range of community, residential, and healthcare settings. The program focuses on developing the core competencies and theoretical knowledge required to practice safely, ethically, and effectively when supporting individuals with varied social care needs. Through an engaging curriculum, learners cultivate professional empathy, interpersonal communication skills, and a deep understanding of diversity and inclusion across multiple care environments.
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies- Code 5M2181
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Elective Modules
Math
Core Modules
Human Growth & Development
Work Experience
Communications
Social Studies
Intercultural Studies
Psychology
Young People and Society
Research & Study Skills
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in 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 this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
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:
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
On completing this course successful applicants can make an informed choice about working or studying further in the vocational areas of applied psychology and social studies.