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Applied Psychology & Social Studies

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2181

This course is a foundation course for learners wishing to explore their understanding of Psychology or Sociology. This one year course is suitable for those who want to progress to third level or gain employment in the caring professions.

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
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Templemore
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent. For mature applicants’ appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Garda Vetting is a mandatory requirement for work placement.

Careers / Further progression

Educational Progression
Students can gain entry to a wide range of courses at various Technological Universities. There are reserved places in SETU for TCFE graduates. Students can also access the Higher Education links scheme.

Career Opportunities
A variety of roles can be obtained in community based organisations at entry level. Volunteering in various organisations.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Courses commence in Early September each year.

Mature students are invited to apply.

Registration €50. QQI exam fee €50 exempt for medical card holder.

Means tested maintenance grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland SUSI. For further info see: www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie

VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).

Applicants will be notified to attend a meeting at the College.

ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
STEP 1: COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
Complete the online application form (link below). The application form can be completed at www.tcfe.ie

Alternatively go to www.fetchcourses.ieand apply by selecting your preferred course in Templemore, Co Tipperary.
When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID. This will enable you to view all correspondence in relation to your application.
Please note,you will be required to up date your account with additional information if you are offered a place on a course that you wish to accept.

STEP 2: ATTEND FOR MEETING
Applicants will be notified to attend a meeting at the College.
Meetings are held a number of times from Springtime through to course commencement date. The meeting simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability,commitment and expectation. An offer of a place is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements of the course and satisfactory attendance at meeting.

STEP 3: OFFER OF A PLACE AND ACCEPTANCE
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer o fa place on a college course by email. To secure this place,applicants must pay the Registration fee of €50 before a set date,as indicated in the communication of the offer. You will be required to update the personal account you created on application with additional information if you wish to accept the offer of a place. Failure to comply may result in the place being forfeited
and offered to another applicant.

STEP 4: REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION
Students offered a place on a course will receive notification of the dates they must attend for
registration and induction. All students must attend the College on these designated dates.
Registration includes completion of the Learner Details form.

STEP 5:FOR STUDENTS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH
For students whose first language is not English, you will also be advised at the time of meeting
that you may have to take an English Language Assessment to ensure you have the B2 standard required to successfully participate in your chosen course.

Apply online for free.

Aims
Designed to provide a foundation for learners wishing to explore their understanding of psychology and sociology.

Provide entry level certification to work in the social care and psychology sector.

Work Experience/Placement
Students undertake a minimum of 2 weeks’ work placement in a suitable setting.

Social Studies
Psychology
Intercultural Studies
Human Growth and Development
Young People and Society
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience

5M2181 Applied Social Studies

Certification: QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies 5M2181.

Templemore College of Further Education
Richmond,
Templemore,
Co. Tipperary.
E41FF98
Tel: 0504 31007

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