- Location: Waterford College of Further Education, Parnell Street, Waterford.
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
The course introduces students to the broad area of social care. It is a foundation/ springboard into social care work and social worker progression courses or can lead directly into the workplace.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
- Successful completion of interview.
- Applications from mature students will be considered.
- Applicants will be required to undertake Garda vetting.
- Written References.
PROGRESSION
The full QQl (FETAC) Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions. Progression to the Advanced Certificate in Social Care in WCFE is also possible.
- Specific progression pathways to WIT are agreed (see page 41).
CERTIFICATION
- QQl (FETAC) National Vocational Certificate Level 5 -
Applied Social Studies (5M2181)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work Experience Placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the College. There will also be one week of block placement in the first and second terms.
COURSE CONTENT
- Work Experience
- Communications
- Political Studies
- Social Studies
- Legal Practice & Procedures
- Care Support
- Applied Psychology
- Intercuttural Studies
- Patient and Manual Handling
- Occupational First Aid
- MAPA© Management of Actual and Potential Aggression
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Youth Worker
- Care Assistant
- Support Work
- Disability Care
- Nursing Home Care
- Residential Care
Course Location
About Waterford College of Further Education
Located in the heart of Waterford City, WCFE offers the largest range of Further Education courses in the South East. Over the past , the College has increased its and in excess students, in the current academic year. This reflects the College’s excellent reputation for providing high quality courses leading directly to employment or third-level education. Our state of the art facilities and motivated teaching staff allow us to provide you with the opportunity to pursue your personal and academic goals. They Theylcome students of all ages, abilities and nationalities and promise to provide you with a learning environment which is both innovative and supportive.
WCFE graduates enjoy professional qualifications certified and accredited by national and internationally recognised examining and professional bodies.
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