Programme Code: 5M4468
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Social Studies (Community Health Services) 5M4468
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
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
Entry Requirements:
Education: The standard entry requirements for courses are as follows: • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent • Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply. NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. • Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements
In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
CERF (Common European Framework of Reference) proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and they may be subject to full international fees.
To access programmes leading to a particular award, the learner should have reached the standards of knowledge, skill and competence associated with the preceding level of the National Framework of Qualifications, i.e. to access a Level 6 programme, the learner must have achieved a Level 5 qualification.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with others responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Garda Vetting: All offers of a place on a programme at Central College Limerick are be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting.
