Certification
QQI level 5 Community Care
Reference
5M2786
Places
50
Fees
€50

This one-year level 5 course is an excellent preparatory course for those wishing to pursue a career in applied social care. It can also be used as an access course to Higher Education. Students who successfully complete the course may progress to employment, or further studies on a Level 6 Social Care or higher education courses.

Certification

  • QQI Level 5 Community Care 5M2786
  • First Aid Responder (PHECC)
  • Manual Handling Certificate

Principal areas of study

  • Human Growth and Development
  • Community Addiction Studies
  • Care Skills
  • Care of the Older Person
  • Care Provision and Practice
  • Work Experience
  • Communications
  • Safety and Health at Work
  • Word Processing

(Modules offered may be subject to change)

“I loved this course. The teachers were amazing, really kind and helpful. The range of workshops and classes provided throughout the year really helped to broaden my understanding of Social Care. I knew in my mind that this was the right course and career choice for me. I had a great experience at Liberties, where the teachers were focused on giving us the best experience possible.”

Anne

FEATURES OF THE COURSE

  • Work Placements (October – April) this usually constitutes a placement in one of three distinct settings- residential care, community care and day care. It may include working with
    • People with addictions
    • People with a learning or physical disability
    • People who are homeless
    • Family support
    • Older people
  • Garda vetting for work experience

PROGRESSION

EMPLOYMENT

Social Care workers in a variety of settings.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS