| Course Name |
Social & Community Care |
| Course Provider |
Roscrea Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M4468 |
| 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, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Roscrea |
| Course Content |
This course introduces learners to the study of social care and sociology and prepares them with the necessary knowledge and skills for working in community and social care settings. It equips learners to work with people with a diverse range of needs - including intellectual and physical disabilities. |
| FET Code |
Community Health Services (5M4468) |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification:
Community Health Services (5M4468) QQI Level 5
Safe Patient Moving and Handling
Cardiac First Response
MAPA (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression) |
| Course Fee |
Expand+If successful at interview:
A booking fee of 25 (non-refundable) must be paid to secure a place on our PLC courses.
Resource contribution fee 75 payable on registration
Additional courses/services fees payable on registration
(these c...
Hide-If successful at interview:
A booking fee of 25 (non-refundable) must be paid to secure a place on our PLC courses.
Resource contribution fee 75 payable on registration
Additional courses/services fees payable on registration
(these costs are outlined on the college website www.cpr.ie)
(*current medical card, VTOS, BTEA holders or candidates in receipt of the student grant scheme are exempt from these fees)
Department of Education and Skills Contribution fee 200 payable on registration
Exam fees 50 payable in spring (if applicable)
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| Financial Support |
Applicants may be eligible for a maintenance grant further information and applications forms are available on: www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews in May and August |
| Application Date |
Applications are accepted from Spring each year and interviews for course places take place in late May and August.
Apply online (link below) or contact the college on 0505 2393 or
Email: ColaistePhobal@tipperaryetb.ie, for application form.
Application form downloadable from college website also - http://www.cpr.ie/images/application_form_2017.pdf |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
AREAS OF STUDY
Care Provision and Practice
Safety and Health at Work
Communications
Work Experience
Person Centred Focus to Disability
Intellectual Disability Studies
Social Studies
Challenging Behaviour
Word Processing |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent, relevant prior experience or a keen interest in the area.
The Garda vetting process must be completed when applying for this course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+FURTHER STUDY
Colαiste Phobal Ros Cre has Progression and Cooperation Agreements with Limerick Institute of Technology, Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology.
Students who successfully complete this course may gain ...
Hide-FURTHER STUDY
Colαiste Phobal Ros Cre has Progression and Cooperation Agreements with Limerick Institute of Technology, Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology.
Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
LC 402 Social Care Work - Limerick Institute of Technology, Thurles (Level 8)
WD 018 Applied Social Studies in Social Care - Waterford Institute of Technology (Level 7)
CW 758 Social Studies Applied Professional Social Care - Carlow Institute of Technology (Level 8)
DK 862 Social Care - Dundalk Institute of Technology (Level 8)
CR 031 Social Care - Cork Institute of Technology (Level 7)
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this course will be prepared for a range of job opportunities in diverse social settings including Day Services, Residential Care Centres, Respite Care Centres, Family/Community Group Projects, Community Care and Agency Work.
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| Further Enquiries |
Email: ColaistePhobal@tipperaryetb.ie
or jnielsen@tipperaryetb.ie
Phone: 0505 23939 or 087-1727405
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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