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Social Studies - Applied - Young Adults

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2181

This is a broad academic introduction to social studies. As an access programme this course caters particularly to those who wish to progress to Higher Education or further professional training.

Award Name First Aid Response
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body PreHospital Emergency Care Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
First Aid Response PreHospital Emergency Care Council
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Location:
Liberties
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Full time
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 Year

Entry Requirements

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
TU991 L8 Applied Social Studies – Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
MH107 L8 Social Science – NUI Maynooth
DN700 L8 Social Science – University College Dublin
MH101 L8 Arts – NUI Maynooth

EMPLOYMENT
A range of opportunities within the Community and Voluntary Work Sectors

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

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Further information

25

€150

This is a broad academic introduction to social studies. As an access programme this course caters particularly to those who wish to progress to Higher Education or further professional training.

Features of the course
• Trips out take place during the year to encourage team building
• Develop social studies research skills through structured assignments
• A theoretical approach to social studies complemented by practical experience
• Garda vetting for work experience.

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
Psychology
Social Studies
Intercultural Studies
Human Growth and Development
Equality & Disability Studies
Substance Issues
Communications
Word Processing

Personal and Professional Development
(Modules offered may be subject to change)

5M2181 - Applied Social Studies

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

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