Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The overall aim of this programme is to equip the learner with the skills set to begin or develop a career in Community care. The focus of the compulsory programmes is on knowledge of human health and development, care provision and practice and on health and safety at work. These and the elective subjects offered by An Cosán will offer the learner a skill set which is adaptable to a variety of work areas such as health care, childcare, community support and community development.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Mandatory
Care Provision & Practice
Safety, Health at Work
Human Growth & Development
Communications
Work Experience
Elective
Care Support
Care of the Older Person
Child Development
Social Studies
Special Needs Assisting
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
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.
