Liberties College

Bull Alley St.
Dublin 8
D08 A8N0
Ireland

Social Care QQI Level 6

Certification
QQI Level 6 Social and Vocational Integration
Reference
6M2218
Places
25
Fees
€100
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This one-year advanced qualification has been developed for people who wish to pursue a career in the voluntary, community and health sectors and this course prepares learners for progression to higher education. The courses offers a comprehensive programme of tuition and work-based education. The work placement must be completed in an appropriate Social Care setting.

Certification

  • QQI Level 6 Social and Vocational Integration 6M2218
  • First Aid Responder (PHECC)
  • Manual Handling
  • MAPA Foundation Certificate – (Managing the Risk of Aggressive and Challenging Behaviour in the Workplace) – Accredited by CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute/UK)

Principal areas of study

  • Rehabilitation Practice
  • Disability Awareness
  • Person Centred Planning
  • Work Experience
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Health Promotion
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Leadership Skills
  • Care Skills (optional)

(Modules offered may be subject to change)

“I received huge amounts of support and encouragement from all the tutors at Liberties College. I currently work as a programme facilitator in a day service for adults with disabilities whilst completing my Degree in Social Care at night.”

Mairead

FEATURES OF THE COURSE

  • Weekly work placement 120 hours in total.
  • Work Placements in centres that work with:
    • Adults and children with physical and / or intellectual disabilities
    • Older people
    • People who are homeless
    • People with addictions
  • Garda vetting for work experience
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PROGRESSION

  • TU996 L8 Social Care – TU Dublin City Campus
  • TU791 L7 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
  • TU997 L8 Applied Social Care – TU Tallaght
  • TR084 L8 Social Studies (Social Work) – Trinity College Dublin (mature students only)

EMPLOYMENT

Social Care work in a variety of settings

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • General College Entry Requirements
  • QQI Level 5 Major Award (or equivalent) in a related area e.g. Health Care Support 5M4339, Community Care 5M2786, Youth Work 5M4732, Applied Social Studies 5M2181, Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009.
  • Applicants are interviewed for this course