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Social & Educational Inclusion with SNA & Rehabilitation Practice

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M2218

This course exposes learners to more advanced concepts in the social care of others including person centred planning which is key to new social care strategies. This will also build further capacity in learners who do not yet feel ready to make the progression to Higher Education but have this as a goal.

Award Name Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
Course Provider:
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Location:
Donaghmede
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements
A major award at Level 5 in a related area of social community or child care. A good level of English will be required to be successful in this course. Please contact the college for further details. Garda vetting will be organised by the college as needed.

Careers / Further progression

Educational Progression
Progression to higher education for learners under 23 is generally managed via the QQI routes linked to CAO. Mature students may choose to progress to a range of level 7 and 8 courses. Routes to advanced entry may exist, depending on the course of interest.

Employment
Employment may be sought in a range of junior social care settings or in roles such as Special Needs Assistance.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Course Commencement Date: 01/09/2026.

Registration Fee: €50 (non refundable, secures your place). This is the total course charge for this college year. Registration fee is non refundable, and secures course place.

Students may apply for a grant through www.susi.ie Some students are eligible for places on VTOS courses or through the DSP through back to education allowance.

Applications are open. To apply please click on "Application Weblink" above.

This course will enable learners to build on skills and confidence developed in related courses at level 5, for example Psychology, Social Studies, Special Needs Assistance or Early Learning and Care. It exposes learners to more advanced concepts in the social care of others including person centred planning which is key to new social care strategies. This will also build further capacity in learners who do not yet feel ready to make the progression to Higher Education but have this as a goal.

Modules:
(selection of modules may be subject to minor changes)

Rehabilitation Practice - 6N2196
Disability Awareness - 6N1975
Person Centered Planning 6N2206
Mental Health Awareness 6N2209
Boundary Management 6N2207
Special Needs Assisting 6N1957
Inclusive Education Practice 6N2226
Work Experience - 6N2007
Communications 6N1950

Additional Skills Offered:
• Suicide prevention training
• First aid (optional)
• Child protection training

6M2218 - Social & Vocational Integration

Dublin College Donaghmede Grange,
Head Office
Grange Abbey Road,
Donaghmede,
Dublin 13
Eircode: D13 NX25
tel: +353 1 8471422

General Enquiries
Grangeccadmin@ddletb.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Donaghmede
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider