Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one- year Level 6 course offers a progression route for graduates of QQI Level 5 healthcare, childcare and psychology courses who wish to expand their knowledge of the areas of mental health and disability awareness.
Learners will learn about the needs of the vulnerable groups in society and the strategies, models and best practice programmes employed to support a more inclusive society of all.
Learners will also develop group facilitation skills which will enable them to work with the individual on a one-to-one basis or in a group-based context.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Mental Health Awareness
Disability Awareness
Rehabilitation Practice
Health Promotion
Person Centred Planning
Group Work Theory & Practice
Communications
Work Experience
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:
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 can progress to Higher Education or employment in the caring & equality sector.
