Social Studies - Applied
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and or take responsibility for the work of others in providing a range of services in a social and vocational rehabilitation context and or to progress to higher education and training.
| 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
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Advanced Applied Social Studies graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Social Work
Youth and Community Work
Social Planning
Advice Work
Counselling
Education & Welfare Officer
International Relations
Special Needs Assistants
Social Care workers in disability services
Women’s Aid
Respite Services
Residential Care
Family Support
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
ATU Donegal Health & Social Care 7
UCC Social Science (Youth & Community Work) 8
ATU Sligo Social Care Practice 8
TUS Midlands Midwest Applied Social Studies in Social Care 7
UCC Criminology 8
SETU Carlow Applied Social Studies in Social Care 8
SETU Carlow Psychology 7
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Praxis Care
Rehab Care
Foroige
Women’s Aid
Merchants Quay
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 80.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €70.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder, and Handling and Lifting course fees of €240 are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
CS06 - Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Applied Social Studies
Is This Course Right For You?
This Advanced Certificate course is suitable for those who have already successfully obtained a QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Applied Social Studies or a relevent field of study. The course is designed to provide an understanding of the many roles of social care, to develop the learner’s knowledge and appreciation of the duties involved and skills required to work successfully in a social care setting. Some learners with potential for academic progression may select this as a route to Social Care degree courses in Universities and Institutes of Technology.
What Will You Study?
The Applied Social Studies course combines a range of modules that provides learners with real opportunities to learn and practice Social Care skills. The learners have work placement one day per week, as well as a three-week block placement allocated to enable them to gain more hands on experience in their chosen field.
Areas of study to include:
Rehabilitation Practice
Disability Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Health Promotion
Person Centred Planning
Personal & Professional Development
Team Leadership
Work Experience
Social Studies
Nutrition
Additional
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
People Moving and Handling
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed on the basis of
• Assignment/Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Examination
6M2218 - Social and Vocational Integration
Qualifications
6M2218 QQI Level 6 Social and Vocational Integration
People Moving and Handling
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
For more information on this course, please contact the college office info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie