Social Care workers in a variety of settings.
Social Care QQI Level 5
Certification
QQI level 5 Community CareReference
5M2786Places
50Fees
€50This 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
- 6M2218 QQI Level 6 Social and Vocational Integration-Liberties College
- TU791 L7 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
- TU998 L8 Applied Social Care – TU Tallaght
- TU996 L8 Social Care – TU Dublin City Campus
EMPLOYMENT
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- General College Entry Requirements
- You should be at least 17 years of age.