| Course Name |
Social Studies - Applied |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2181 APSS |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
This 1 year, full time foundation programme is for learners who wish to develop an understanding of various aspects of social issues in our community today. It will equip learners to fi nd employment in a social care setting or to progress to Higher Education. |
| FET Code |
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Award:
QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies 5M2181 |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview. |
| Financial Support |
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary. |
| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment. |
| Subjects Taught |
Typical Modules
Social Studies
Equality and Disability
Intercultural Studies
Occupational First Aid
Work Experience*
Political Studies
Word Processing
Communications
Psychology
Human Growth and Development
*Learners are responsible for finding their own work experience placement in a social/community care setting (timetabled one day per week) |
| Entry Requirements |
• Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Employment Opportunities / Progression
• Award holders are qualified to work as professional carers in social, health or community environments.
• Universities, Institutes of Technology and other Colleges will be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.qqi.ie |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |
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