Social Studies including Advocacy - Advanced
The Advanced Social Studies course will enable you to learn the knowledge and skills to give information, advice and advocacy to people who need it. You will explore how to empower individuals to be aware of their rights, to exercise those rights and to be able to influence the decisions that affect their lives.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent or relevant experience in the voluntary/ community sector or social services
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Former students have gained employment in a variety of social and community care settings, providing information, advice and advocacy services to a range of service users.
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Information Advice & Advocacy 6M3115 -
TU Dublin City Centre, Social Care G, Level 8, TU996
For more progression options view the course webpage - link below or www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
The Advanced Social Studies course will enable you to learn the knowledge and skills to give information, advice and advocacy to people who need it. You will explore how to empower individuals to be aware of their rights, to exercise those rights and to be able to influence the decisions that affect their lives.
Information, Advice and Advocacy
Government, Social and Public Administration
Social and Civil Information
Family Rights Advocacy
Boundary Management
Communications
Work Experience
Equality and Disability
6M3115 - Social Services Advocacy.
Awards:
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Information, Advice and Advocacy Practice 6M3115
Certificate in Manual Handling
Certificate in Occupational First Aid
Course features and facilities
Work experience in a variety of Health, Education and Social Care environments
Visiting speakers
Educational field trips
Team building exercises
Continuous assessment through project based and practical assignments
First Aid Certificate
Manual Handling Certificate
Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
Coordinator: Siobhan Murphy
Email: siobhanmurphy@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997