Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The course is designed to introduce the theory and practice of social studies and social care, to encourage learners to explore and develop their knowledge of social issues, psychology, community care and practice. This course also offers an opportunity to gain an insight into care provision and an understanding of client centred care.
Qualifications Obtained
- 5M2181 QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies
- Patient Safer Moving and Handling – Charter of Physiotherapist or HSA
- FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Social Studies
Young People and Society
Human Growth & Development
Psychology
Intercultural Studies
Safety & Health at Work
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
ADDITIONAL:
Safe Talk Training
FAR (First Aid Response)
Patient Safer Moving and Handling
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 |
| 5M3114 |
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.
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.
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
Social Care Assistant | Youth Justice Worker | Family Support Worker | Community Development Officer | Rehabilitation Assistant | Psychology Assistant | Mental Health Support Worker | Psychologist (following degree-level progression) | Educational Welfare Officer | Probation Officer | Criminologist | Addiction Services Worker | Child and Family Support Practictioner
