Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This full-time one year programme offers an introduction to the theory and practice of Social Studies, Special Needs and Psychology. It aims to increase awareness of the practical applications of social and psychological theory, while developing the skills and role of the Special Needs Assistant. It is also relevant to those interested in applying Psychological theories to the area of Special Needs Assisting in an educational setting. The course allows graduates to progress to a number of 3rd level courses or to progress to employment as a special Needs Assistant (SNA).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Work Experience 5N1356
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Personal Effectiveness 5N1390
Social Studies 5N1370
Intercultural Studies 5N0765
Special Needs Assisting 5N1786
Psychology 5N0754
Research & Study Skills 5N3113
Mathematics 5N1833
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
This programme equips the learner with the basic skills to work in community agencies such as residential care centres, community and voluntary organisations.