Mental Health Support
The overall aim of the programme is to introduce the learner to the area of Mental Health, Psychology and Sociology. This course is designed to provide an introduction of the theory and practice involved in mental health support within the social care industry. This course aims to encourage learners to explore and develop their knowledge of social issues, and to develop a new understanding to the approaches and supports available within mental health services.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Mental Health Support graduates may find employment in diverse fields. ?Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to –
Social care in a range of settings including supported employment
Mental health and intellectual disability settings
Youth and Community Work
Family Support
Advocacy work
Advice Services
Counselling
Women’s Aid
Respite Services
Residential Care
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
TUS Midlands Midwest Applied Social Studies in Social Care 7
ATU Sligo Social Care Practice 8
UCC Criminology 8
UCC Social Science (Youth & Community Work) 8
DCU Health & Society 8
Carlow College Applied Social Studies in Social Care 7
Carlow College Psychology 8
Further information
QQI Exam Fee €50.00
Administration Fee €50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees 2023-2024
In August 2022 Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder, and Handling and Lifting course fees of €240 are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed to introduce the theory and practice of Mental Health Support, to encourage learners to explore and develop their knowledge of social issues, psychology and specific issues for the younger generation within society. This course also offers an opportunity to gain an insight into the process mental health recovery.
What will I study?
The course focuses on a range of subjects relevant to employment within mental health services. Learners will develop an array of personal and interpersonal skills for work in a variety of community settings. Work experience within social care settings forms an integral part of this course, with emphasis on communication and team working skills. One day per week and a block placement of three weeks is allocated, to enable the learner to gain practical experience in their chosen field.
Areas of study to include:
Understanding Mental Health
Recovery in Mental Health
Social Studies
Young People and Society
Psychology
Intercultural Studies
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Additional
Elder Abuse Training
FAR (First Aid Response)
People Safer Moving and Handling
SAFEtalk Training
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments/Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Examinations
5M3782 - Health Services Skills
Qualifications Obtained
5M2181 QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies
People Safer Moving and Handling
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie