Programme Code: 5M4468
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Community and Health Services/Social Studies
QQI LEVEL
5
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This is a one year course that will provide students with foundation skills in Social Studies and allow them to gain a greater understanding of how they can be applied in the community.
TYPICAL COURSE CONTENT
Modules offered include the following:
- Human Growth and Development
- Family Studies
- Legal Practice and Procedures
- Care Support
- Care of the Older Person
- Understanding Special Needs
- Social Studies
- Communications
- Work Experience
* Some of these modules may be subject to change
FEES
Administration Charge: €165
PLC Programme Participant Contribution: €200*
QQI Exam Fee: €50*
*Exempt if you are the holder of a valid Medical Card
EMPLOYMENT/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates can secure employment in Social Studies/Social Care within a variety of care settings in the private or public sector.
Graduates can progress to QQI Level 6 Community Development in Central College Limerick.
Graduates can also access a range of related courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities.
In September 2018 I started studying Level 5 Social Studies in Central College Limerick. I am now studying Level 6 Community Development. I feel like I have learned and grown my skillset so much since I joined CCL. The atmosphere in the college is really friendly and the staff are always so nice and helpful. CCL has helped me find my confidence in education. The tutors in CCL have supported me in finding my confidence and have shown me that education can be interesting and fun. I would strongly advise anyone thinking of returning to education to apply to CCL. Also, I was able to use my Level 5 Social Studies Award to progress to Level 6. This is an important year to me because I can develop my academic and professional skills and focus on career opportunities.
Grzegorz Sledzinski
Current Student
