| Course Name |
Social & Vocational Integration - Advanced |
| Course Provider |
Castlebar College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| Course Code |
6M2218 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
There is ever increasing demand for more highly qualified practitioners in the Social Care Sector. In more recent times more emphasis is being placed on integration of those with disability and the mainstreaming of provision. This course is open to all students who have already attained a QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Certificate in any related Care/Health/Social discipline. Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 days work experience in a related discipline. |
| FET Code |
6M2218 - Social and Vocational Integration |
| Duration |
1 year September to May |
| Comment |
Qualifications obtained?
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Social and Vocational Integration
Additional qualifications if any?
Certs in the following may also be achieved
- Occupational First Aid
- Manual and Patient Handling
- ASIST Training |
| Number of Places |
24 |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up...
Hide-Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up-to-date medical cards to be presented at interview)
VTOS dispersed students
Students awarded Back to Education Allowance from INTREO
Documentation must be provided to College Office to avail of any exemptions
Recipients of the Student Grant (www.susi.ie) are exempt from the €200 Government Levy ONLY. Clear, original, up-to-date evidence must be provided to CCFE to avail of any exemption.
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| Financial Support |
Grants are available to students of CCFE on the same basis as they are to third-level students, subject to a means test. Details on the Grant Scheme are available from www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Applications are made online at www.ccfe.ie
There is an initial, non-refundable Application Charge of €50, payable at the time of application
The additional college fees apply |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
€50 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content (Codes and Modules)
Typical modules can include:
6N2196 Rehabilitation Practice
6N1975 Disability Awareness
6N2206 Person Centred Planning
6N1946 Work Experience
6N1950 Communications
6N2214 Health Promotion
6N2209 Mental Health Awareness
6N4977 Word Processing |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome. |
| Entry Requirements |
Additional qualifications if any
Certs in the following may also be achieved:
Occupational First Aid
Manual and Patient Handling
ASIST Training
Entry requirements
Any of the following would satisfy entry requirements:
QQI (FETAC) Level 5 in a related discipline would be preferable
Students with other Level 5 qualifications will be assessed at interview for suitability.
Additional/Specific Subject Requirements for this course:
Garda vetting must be successfully completed.
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| Assessment Method |
All modules are based on continuous assessment including assignments, projects and exam work.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 days work experience in a related discipline |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression Opportunities
Locally there are degree courses in Social Studies in GMIT and Sligo IT and a wide range of related degree programmes throughout the country.
*Exemptions from the first year of degree programmes may be available to graduates of this QQI Level 6 course
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |