PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Special Needs Support

Cork College of FET - Morrison's Island Campus
Cork College of FET - Morrison's Island Campus
Course Code
5M1761
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
1 Year
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College

To be truly inclusive we need to consider the society we live in and strive for community based inclusion for all members. The study of empowerment of the individual in the context of community inclusion allows students on this course to increase awareness, understanding and learn the challenges and opportunities of working with individuals with specific needs. If you have an aptitude for and interest in working in the area of disability and support then this is the course for you.

Course Details

Cork College of FET - Morrison's Island Campus
College Link  >  Special Needs Support

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    Community Inclusion 5N1740
    Empowering the Individual 5N1749
    Facilitating Learning 5N1753
    Intellectual Disability Studies 5N1652
    Personal Effectiveness 5N1390
    Work Experience 5N1356
    Challenging Behaviour 5N1706
    Understanding Special Needs 5N1709
    Assistive Technology 6N2211
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
5M1761

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

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