Course details
There is a recognised need for a variety of qualified practitioners in the Social Care Sector. This Social Studies course is the ideal stepping stone to helping you get to Third-Level or gain employment in settings such as Residential Care Centres, Community Projects, Youth Centres, Centres for the Elderly / Aged, or assisting people with disabilities. On this course, students critically examine modern social issues. They learn to appreciate the need for care in society and explore care provision across all sectors. It is worth noting that there is an identified lack of men working in the Social Care Sector.
Garda vetting must be successfully completed for all courses in the Department of Health Services, Childcare & Youth Work
Typical Modules
- Psychology
- Intercultural Studies
- Political Studies
- Equality and Disability
- Young People & Society
- Work Experience
- Communications
- Social Studies
- Human Growth & Development
- Childhood Social, Legal & Health Studies
Progression Opportunities
For information on all relevant Higher Education links visit www. fetac ie, www cao.ie and the websites of the relevant Higher Education Institutions.
Career Options
Work may be obtained in a wide variety of situations including residential care centres, community projects, youth centres, assisting people with disabilities and special centres for the elderly/aged.
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About Castlebar College of Further Education
This learning environment is cultivated by management and teaching staff of the College to encourage each student to develop to their full potential.
We_They aims to be accessible to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Industry needs and the needs of the local community are very important in designing new courses and the College aims to have links with educational institutions providing further progression to 3rd level courses.
In the 2014-2015 academic year we are offering an exciting range of established PLC programmes, as well as a number of new courses which should prove popular. All our courses are designed in response to market and employment demands and in consultation with local expertise.
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