Course Code: CI061AS
Course Level: 5
Award Title: FETAC/QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies
QQI Code: 5M2181
Duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Course Description
This course is for people who wish to embark on a programme of study leading to a career in social care. It provides the key knowledge and a practical skills foundation for different areas of social care work.
Course Content
Care Support
Communications
Intercultural Studies
Occupational First Aid
Psychology
Research and Study Skills
Social Studies
Substance Use – Issues in Youth Work
Teamworking
Word Processing
Work Experience
Career Opportunities
This course provides students with the foundation skills required for employment in a social care setting, for example disability, youth and adolescent services.
Progression Opportunities
At Cavan Institute: Graduates of this course may progress to the first year of a HETAC Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, which is a two-year Athlone Institute of Technology programme where students take year one in Cavan Institute and year two in AIT. Graduates may also apply for a place on the BTEC/Edexcel Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care, a two-year programme also available at Cavan Institute.
Elsewhere: Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
