| Course Name |
Social Care |
| Course Provider |
Liberties College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2786 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Liberties |
| Course Content |
Expand+This one-year programme prepares students for employment in the social care sector. It can also be used as an access course to Higher Education. Many students progress to Social Care Practice Degree programmes based on their end of year QQI results...
Hide-This one-year programme prepares students for employment in the social care sector. It can also be used as an access course to Higher Education. Many students progress to Social Care Practice Degree programmes based on their end of year QQI results.
Features of the Course
Work Placements (October - April) this usually constitutes a placement in one of three distinct settings - residential care, community care and day care. It may include working with
People with addictions
People with a learning or physical disability
People who are homeless
Family support
Older People
Garda vetting for work experience
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| FET Code |
5M2786 - Community Care |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 Community Care 5M2786
Occupational First Aid Certificate
Manual Handling Certificate |
| Number of Places |
50 |
| Course Fee |
Expand+There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students....
Hide-There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students.
From 2011, as required by government legislation, a Registration Charge of €200 (in addition to the course charge) will be payable by all Post Leaving Cert (PLC) students. There will be some exemptions and reliefs.
Contact the Admissions Office for an up-to-date listing of course charges. Candidates who are non-EU citizens should contact the College for details of entry conditions.
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| Financial Support |
Students may be eligible for a means tested maintenance grant under the Maintenance Grants Scheme for students attending Post Leaving Certificate Courses. General information and application details may be obtained on www.susi.ie. You can submit your application for a Maintenance Grant once you have secured a college place.
Candidates are advised to apply for a grant as soon as they have secured a college place in order to have time to submit all documents required. |
| Interview |
Yes - 23rd May 2017 |
| Application Date |
** Walk in Interviews Liberties College**
Monday to Friday 11:00 – 1:00
We are still recruiting for some of our courses commencing next week.(as at 6/9/2017)
Apply online on www.libertiescollege.ie
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street
Dublin 8 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Principal Areas of Study
• Human Growth and Development
• Community Addiction Studies
• Care Skills
* Care of the Older Person
• Care Provision and Practice
• Work Experience
• Care Support
• Communications
• Safety and Health at Work
* Word Processing
(Modules offered may be subject to change). |
| Entry Requirements |
You should be at least 17 years of age
• Two references must be presented with your application form
• Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course
• Relevant work experience or training will be considered |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Social Care Level 6
Progression:
Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and IoTs accept growing numbers of applications on the basis of performance in QQI Level 5 asse...
Hide-Social Care Level 6
Progression:
Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and IoTs accept growing numbers of applications on the basis of performance in QQI Level 5 assessments. In many cases holders of the QQI Advanced Certificate (Level 6) may apply for advanced entry.
UK institutions are open to applications and offer advanced entry to holders of Edexcel HND qualifications. Progression opportunities for QQI graduates are growing each year. There are now real and substantial opportunities for PLC students to progress to third level.
Employment
• Social care workers in a variety of settings
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 454 0044
Fax: 01 454 6348
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie |
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