Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This is a one year course for students over the age of 21 years who wish to enter the fields of Social Care and Social Studies. The course offers a broad introduction-both academic and practical- to the area and will suit a range of applicants. The qualification and training offered is appropriate for a person who wishes to work as a social care practitioner. As an access programme this course meets the needs of students who wish to apply for mature entry to Higher Education.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Psychology
Social Studies
Intercultural Studies
Human Growth and Development
Equality & Disability Studies
Communications / Study Skills
Word Processing
Work Experience
Elective subjects – choice of
Working with groups or
Personal Effectiveness or
English Literature
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 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 this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 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:
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
A range of opportunities within the Community and Voluntary Work Sectors