Social & Community Work
The HND in Social & Community Work has been developed to prepare you for employment in Community Work. This internationally recognised course is also an excellent springboard into third-level education.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 4 subjects plus at least one O2/H6. Subjects must include English and Maths or QQI relevant Level 5 Award: Merit. Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Mature applicants who have relevant industry experience and may not meet the above requirements are welcome to apply.
Careers / Further progression
Progression and Career Prospects
Graduates of the course will find employment in community based and state sectors, working with children and young people in residential care, older people, people with dependency issues. Organisations in which students have secured employment include, Cerebral Palsy Ireland, Cheeverstown House, Menni Services and Barnardos. Graduates have gone on to obtain Level 8 degrees in Social Work, Psychology and Applied Social Studies.
Further information
Start Date: September 2024.
All our courses have had the charges reduced to a €50 registration charge which you will need to pay to accept your offer. This charge covers your full course costs for the year.
Apply Online
You apply online (see "Application Weblink"). You can apply at any time.
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system, MIT. You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to ICFE. If you have any problems logging in please contact our Admissions office at info@inchicore.cdetb.ie
Can’t decide which course?
Our system only allows you to apply once, but you can change your mind any time. If you are interested in applying for more than one course, please contact our admissions office at the email address above and they will advise you on what to do.
The HND in Social & Community Work has been developed to prepare you for employment in Community Work. This internationally recognised course is also an excellent springboard into third-level education.
You will study a wide range of related dis-ciplines such as sociology, psychology and social policy, all of which are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teachers. The course focuses on the importance of personal and professional development in the workplace.
You will attend college four days per week in first year and three days per week in second year. The remaining days may be used to satisfy the work placement requirements of the course.
Students generally pursue a placement in their vocational area of interest with the support and guidance of the course coordinator. Garda vetting is required prior to commencing work experience and organised by the college.
Course Director: Garett Evers
Subjects:
Year 1
Applied Understanding of Human Behaviour and Development
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values
Sociological Approaches in Social and Community Work
Law Policy and Ethical Practice
Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice
Effective Reporting and Record Keeping
Year 2
Co-production & Partnership Working In Social and Community Work
Contemporary Approaches to Disability
Developing Effective Helping
Relationships
Reflective Approaches in Implementing PCP
Community Development Practice
Investigating Innovative Approaches to Practice
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
Certification: BTEC: Higher National Diploma in Social and Community Work (Integrated Health & Social Care).
Inchicore College of Further Education,
Emmet Road,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
t: 01 453 5358
e: info@inchicore.cdetb.ie