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Social Care

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M2218

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.

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
Location:
Liberties
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Full time
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
• 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.

General College Entry Requirements
You should be at least 16 years of age.
Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied standard
Level 4 Major award
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.

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.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

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Further information

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€350

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.

Features of the course
• Weekly work placement 120 hours in total.
• Work Placements in centres that work with:
o Adults and children with physical and / or intellectual disabilities
o Older people
o People who are homeless
o People with addictions
• Garda vetting for work experience

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)
(Subject to change).

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.

Tel: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie

Location:
Liberties
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Full time
Apply to:
Course provider