Counselling & Psychology - Introduction
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Five passes in Leaving Certificate/Applied, QQI Level 4 or equivalent. Mature and international students are welcome to apply. VTOS places are available.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
The QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community & Health Services 5M4468 is linked to a number of University courses in the area of Psychology and Social Care.
Information on applying to the CAO can be here: CAO – QQI FET Qualifications
Students can progress to Advanced Psychology – Year 2
89% of our Counselling & Psychology students have progressed to Third Level Institutions.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Applications are welcome from Mature Students and VTOS applicants.
International students
The College welcomes applications from international students provided that such students satisfy all the requirements of the immigration authorities and are deemed eligible by the Department of Education and Skills to participate in our courses. We have many international students attending programmes in the college at the present time and their presence contributes greatly to the life of the college in terms of richness and diversity.
Mature students are invited to apply 23 years and over.
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Sources of Financial Support:
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Plunket College of Further Education is one. Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie.
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Contact Admissions office or the VTOS coordinator Sylvia Caffrey
for more information: Email: sylvia.caffrey@plunket.cdetb.ie or Tel: 01 837 1692
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Application Procedure
Applications are accepted online, using our application form.
It is imperative that all information supplied on the online form is correct. If you require assistance on any part of the application system please do not hesitate to contact the college office on 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689 or via email info@plunket.cdetb.ie.
Offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis so confirmation is vital if you wish to hold your place. Failure to register by the set date will mean that your place will be offered to the next person on the list.
Year 1 – Progress to Year 2 or University
This course is aimed at learners who are seeking to gain an introduction to the area of Psychology. The focus is on preparation for educational progression, to Year 2 Advanced Psychology or to a number of University courses in the areas of Psychology and Social Care. Subjects include Psychology, Psychology of People, Child Development, Human Growth and Development, Understanding Mental Health, Understanding Special Needs, Counselling Skills, and Social Studies.
Psychology (5N0754)
Psychology of People (5N3634)
Child Development (5N1764)
Human Growth and Development (5N1279)
Understanding Mental Health (5N3772)
Understanding Special Needs (5N1709)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Counselling Skills
Social Studies (5N1370)
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
5M4468 - Community Health Services.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community Health Services 5M4468.
Plunket College of Further Education,
Swords Road,
Whitehall,
Dublin 9,
Ireland.
D09 C94K
Tel: 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689
Fax: 01 836 8066
Email: info@plunket.cdetb.ie