| Course Name |
Social & Community Studies |
| Course Provider |
Liberties College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2181 |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| 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) |
Liberties |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Number of Places |
22 |
| VTOS Financial Support |
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| Comment |
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies - 5M2181
Occupational First Aid Certificate
Other
Applicants for this course must apply for a VTOS place to the VTOS coordinator in the College.
Students will complete a Garda Vetting Process in keeping with national guidelines |
| Course Content |
This is an one year course for VTOS eligible students seeking initial training for employment or further study in the community and voluntary sector. The course offers a broad introduction, both academic and practical – to social studies and community development. Applicants must apply separately for a VTOS place only after an offer of a course place has been made. |
| Subjects Taught |
Principal Areas of Study
• English Literature
• Psychology
• Social Studies
• Intercultural Studies
• Human Growth and Development
• Safety and Health at Work
• Communications / Study Skills
• Word Processing
• Work Studies
* English Literature
* Working with groups
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
Features of the Course
• Work Placement: One day a week / Short block
• Introduction to Child Protection
• Specialist Workshops
* Garda Vetting for Work Experience |
| FET Code |
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies |
| Careers or Further Progression |
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A range of opportunities within the community and voluntary sectors
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...
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A range of opportunities within the community and voluntary sectors
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.
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| Course Web Page |
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