Social Studies including Advocacy - Advanced
The Advanced Social Studies course will enable you to learn the knowledge and skills to give information, advice and advocacy to people who need it.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent or relevant experience in the voluntary/ community sector or social services
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Former students have gained employment in a variety of social and community care settings, providing information, advice and advocacy services to a range of service users.
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Information Advice & Advocacy 6M3115:
• TU Dublin City Centre Social Care G Level 8 TU996
For a more detailed list of progression options go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
The Advanced Social Studies course will enable you to learn the knowledge and skills to give information, advice and advocacy to people who need it. You will explore how to empower individuals to be aware of their rights, to exercise those rights and to be able to influence the decisions that affect their lives.
Course features
• Work experience in a variety of Health, Education and Social Care environments
• Visiting speakers
• Educational field trips
• Team building exercises
• Continuous assessment through project based and practical assignments
• First Aid Certificate
• Manual Handling Certificate
• Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
• Information, Advice and Advocacy
• Government, Social and Public Administration
• Social and Civil Information
• Family Rights Advocacy
• Boundary Management
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Equality and Disability
6M3115 - Information, Advice and Advocacy
Coordinator: Siobhan Murphy
Email: siobhanmurphy@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997