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Applied Social Studies Track 1 - Mature Adults
FETAC Level 5 Community Care DCHCC
This
is a one-year course for students over the age of 22 years who wish
to enter the fields of Social Care and Social Studies. The course
offers a broad introduction – both academic and practical
– to the area and will suit a range of applicants. The qualification
and training offered is appropriate for a person who wishes to work
as a social care practitioner. Many students entering this programme
wish to apply for mature entry to Higher Education and the course
reflects this.
Duration
1 year
full-time
Entry
Students should be aged 22 or
over on entry
Certification
FETAC Level 5 Community
Care DCHCC
Progression
See
Higher
Education.
Almost all Higher Education institutions
have a distinct entry route for mature applicants. Examples of HE
Social Studies programmes:
Social Studies/Social Work (Degree Hons.) TR084 Trinity College
Dublin
Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Degree Pass) BN011 Blanchardstown
Institute of Technology
Principal
Areas of Study
• Human Growth and Development
• Care Provision and Practice
• Addiction Studies
• Social Analysis
• Legal Studies
• Work Experience
• Safety and Health at Work
• Communications/Study Skills
• English Literature
Features
of the Course
•
Block work placement in a variety of social care settings
• Work with others in an adult learning environment
• Career Guidance and Counselling
• Study support – workshops in study skills
• Teachers experienced in working with the adult learner
• Real opportunities to learn and practice care skills
Employment
Care Workers employed in
the Statutory and Voluntary Sector:
Number
of Places Available
Twenty Two
Application
Form
Application Form - Online
Application Form - Print
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