Course details
This 1 year, full-time foundation programme is for learners who wish to develop an understanding of various aspects of social issues in our community today. It will equip learners to find employment in a social care setting or to progress to Higher Education.
Typical Modules
- Social Studies
- Equality and Disability
- Intercultural Studies
- Occupational First Aid
- Human Growth & Development
- Political Studies
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Psychology
Work Experience*
*Learners are responsible for finding their own work experience placement in a social/community care setting (timetabled one day per week)
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
Employment/Progression Opportunities
Award holders are qualified to work as professional carers in social, health or community environments.
Universities, Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Limerick College of Further Education
Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.
LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.
Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.
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