Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Wellness is a dynamic growth area that has become part of professional life in all organisations. If you would like to become the person in a company/business who is knowledgeable about the importance of all aspects of health and wellbeing then this is the course for you. We are all becoming aware of the critical importance of our physical and mental health and this course serves to increase awareness of the issues and ways of addressing them. You can become a yoga teacher and at the same time learn other skills and knowledge around psychology, exercise & fitness etc., that make you eminently employable or well placed for self employment in this dynamic and exciting new field.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Nutrition 5N2006
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Social Studies 5N1370
Reflexology 5N5371
Psychology of People 5N3634
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 |
| 5M4468 |
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
In a health related environment, in the wellness section of a large company or in community organisations, establishing a Yoga Teaching business. All students can access the Jobs Advice Hub (see pg.87). Graduates can subscribe to ‘CCOC college jobs register’ and CCOC Linkedin alumni for up to date vacancies and networking.