Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Grange Community College of Further Education has been rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Donaghmede Grange. Course Fees: All PLC courses have a non refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee. In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs or professional fees may apply to some courses. The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in range of social care settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training. Employability Statement On completion of this Programme, applicants may pursue roles within the Health, Family and Social Care sector which may include working as Health Care Support Workers, Carers, Youth Workers or in a broad range of roles in this industry in the public, community and private sectors.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Personal Professional Development | Social Studies | Young People & Society | Intercultural Studies | Equality And Disability | Psychology | Conflict Resolution | Research And Study Skills
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:
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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