Course Duration

1 year, full-time

Course Overview

This programme is a foundation programme for learners who wish to develop an understanding of all aspects of social issues in our community today. It will equip learners to find employment in a social care setting or to progress to Higher Education.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must have passed the Leaving Certificate, including English and Maths.

• Holders of a FETAC Level 4 award are also eligible to apply.

• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

Places on the course are limited and will be allocated on the basis of a personal interview.

Typical Modules

• Social Studies

• Applied Psychology

• Political Studies

• Occupational First Aid

• Intercultural Studies

• Health & Safety at Work

• Understanding Special Needs

• Word Processing

• Communications

• Work Experience^*

*Learners will be on work experience one day per week in a social care setting.

Award

FETAC Level 5 - Applied Social Studies [EASSX]

Progression/Employment Opportunities

• Award holders are qualified to work in a social care/community setting, or to progress to Higher Education programmes at Levels 6, 7 or 8.

• Institutes of Technology, Universities and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or access:
  

 http://fetac.ie/fetac/learners/hels/hels.htm

Fees

As an NDP-funded programme, there are no tuition fees. Learners, however, are liable for registration and examination fees. Additionally, learners are expected to supply prescribed class and study materials.

Means-tested maintenance grants are available.