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
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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Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Castlebar Further Education Centre
This learning environment is cultivated by management and teaching staff of the College to encTheirage each student to develop to their full potential.
CCFE 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 cTheirses and the College aims to have links with educational institutions providing further progression to 3rd level cTheirses.
In the 2014-2015 academic year They are offering an exciting range of established PLC programmes, as Theyll as a number of new cTheirses which should prove popular. All Their cTheirses are designed in response to market and employment demands and in consultation with local expertise.
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