Certificate in Applied Social Studies

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Due to the demand in our community for skilled care workers, this course is designed for learners to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in this field of work. This qualification enables graduates to work in nursing homes, day care centres, and residential homes or as agency care workers within the community.

Why should I apply for this course? This course will enable learners to: • launch their career in social care or social work • identify issues affecting your own life and that of your community and society • study psychology and how to apply the theory to real life situations • acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for active and positive participation in the complex, diverse and rapidly changing society we live in • develop an awareness for how to best support and respond to the needs of people with intellectual difficulties.

What will I study? * • Psychology • Social Studies • Intercultural Studies • Communications • Legal Practice and Procedures • Health & Safety at Work • Human Growth and Development • Word Processing • Work Experience * Modules subject to change

Progression Options Graduates may also go directly into employment in the following areas: • Residential care work • Youth work • Work with community groups • Care of the older person • Care of people with specific needs Graduates may use the course to enter third level education via Further Education reserved places in an IT or University or acquire up to 400 CAO points.

Here are examples of courses students can progress on successful course completion:

PROGRESSION FOCUSED

EMPLOYMENT FOCUSED Links to Third Level Courses **

SETU Carlow Campus CW758 Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care CW717 Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care (Level 8)

(Level 7)

Carlow College PC404 (Level 7) Applied Social Studies in Social Care

TUS Athlone Campus AL860 Social Care Practice (Level 8)

TUS Limerick Campus LC292 Social Care Work (Level 8)

** Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie

Entry Requirements Applicants should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications.

All applicants are required to complete an assessment and interview before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English to complete a Level 5 course.

Contact Prionnsias Loughnane on 057 8621480 or email ploughnane@loetb.ie

Duration 1 Year, September to May Award Title, Level and Code QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies (5M2181)

Award Title, Level and Code QQI

Cost • Exam Fees €50 (Unless medical card holder) • Fees for Manual handling and First Aid course (courses provided by external provider)