Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The HND in Social & Community Work has been developed to prepare you for employment in Community Work. This internationally recognised course is also an excellent springboard into third-level education. You will study a wide range of related dis-ciplines such as sociology, psychology and social policy, all of which are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teachers. The course focuses on the importance of personal and professional development in the workplace.
Learners will attend college four days per week in first year and three days per week in second year. The remaining days may be used to satisfy the work placement requirements of the course. Students generally pursue a placement in their vocational area of interest with the support and guidance of the course coordinator. Garda vetting is required prior to commencing work experience and organised by the college.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year 1
Applied Understanding of Human Behaviour and Development
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values
Sociological Approaches in Social and Community Work
Law Policy and Ethical Practice
Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice
Effective Reporting and Record Keeping
Year 2
Co-production & Partnership Working In Social and Community Work
Contemporary Approaches to Disability
Developing Effective Helping
Relationships
Reflective Approaches in Implementing PCP
Community Development Practice
Investigating Innovative Approaches to Practice
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
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.
Further Research
Career Progression
Graduates of the course will find employment in community based and state sectors, working with children and young people in residential care, older people, people with dependency issues. Organisations in which students have secured employment include, Cerebral Palsy Ireland, Cheeverstown House, Menni Services and Barnardos.
Graduates have gone on to obtain Level 8 degrees in Social Work, Psychology and Applied Social Studies.