Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course provides the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence, to work independently and with others to provide services in the care area. The course is a follow-on course to the Introduction to Counselling and Psychology course at Plunket College of Further Education which introduced students to psychology and counselling skills, with an emphasis on reflection and self-awareness. This course will be of benefit to those who have a particular interest in the professional aspects of social care. Students will get an understanding of the many roles of a care worker and models of social care provision. For instance, there is an emphasis in current practice of integrating people with disabilities or special educational needs within mainstream provision. It also allows the learner to progress to higher education and training.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Child Psychology 6N2023
Psychology 5N0764 / Sports Psychology 6N4665
Psychology of People 5N3634
Disability Awareness 6N1975
Rehabilitation Practice 6N2196
Personal Centred Planning 6N2206
Personal and Professional Development 6N1949
Team Leadership 6N1948
Mental Health Awareness 6N2209
Health Promotion 6N2214
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 |
| 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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Career Progression
Graduates may enter employment in a range of care settings with this qualification e.g. working with people with disabilities, the homeless, older people or those with alcohol/drug dependency