Social Care
This one-year advanced qualification has been developed for people who wish to pursue a career in the voluntary, community and health sectors and this course prepares learners for progression to higher education. The courses offers a comprehensive programme of tuition and work-based education. The work placement must be completed in an appropriate Social Care setting.
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
You should be at least 17 years of age.
One references must be uploaded to your online application page.
Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
QQI Level 5 Major Award (or equivalent) in a related area e.g. Health Care Support 5M4339, Community Care 5M2786, Youth Work 5M4732, Applied Social Studies 5M2181, Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009.
Applicants are interviewed for this course
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
TU996 L8 Social Care – TU Dublin City Campus
TU791 L7 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
TU997 L8 Applied Social Care – TU Tallaght
TR084 L8 Social Studies (Social Work) – Trinity College Dublin (mature students only)
EMPLOYMENT
Social Care work in a variety of settings
Further information
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All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Online Applications open for 2024/25
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street Dublin 8
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
Weekly work placement 120 hours in total.
Work Placements in centres that work with:
- Adults and children with physical and / or intellectual disabilities
- Older people
- People who are homeless
- People with addictions
Garda vetting for work experience.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
Rehabilitation Practice
Disability Awareness
Person Centred Planning
Work Experience
Mental Health Awareness
Health Promotion
Personal and Professional Development
Leadership Skills
Care Skills (optional)
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
6M2218 - Social and Vocational Integration.
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 6 Social and Vocational Integration - 6M2218.
First Aid Responder (PHECC)
Manual Handling
MAPA Foundation Certificate – (Managing the Risk of Aggressive and Challenging Behaviour in the Workplace) – Accredited by CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute/UK)
Phone: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie