Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
Acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in providing a range of services in a social and vocational rehabilitation context and or to progress to higher education and training. Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for a place on degree courses in various Institutes of Technologies and some Universities. The successful completion of the QQI Level 6 award in Social and Vocational Integration will enable applicants to work independently and or take responsibility for the work of others in providing a range of services in a social and vocational rehabilitation context. In addition to the major award; workshops on counselling will be provided on the programme.
Course Details
What will you study?
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 |
| 6M2218 |
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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