Social Studies - Social Care
This one-year course will aim to prepare students for work with people in a social care, community development or residential setting. The care worker needs social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Many of the skills acquired will be transferable for use with adolescents, families and the elderly in a caring, educational or development role.
| 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
Entry Requirements
Leaving Cert or LCA
Mature students
Other equivalent qualification
Careers / Further progression
Graduates may pursue a certificate or degree course in many of the Universities around the country or alternatively may seek immediate employment in a range of Community Care, Health Care, and Community Development centres/ initiatives.
There are now a large range of Social Studies or Community Care certificate and degree courses available to graduates on the newly expanded QQI links programme.
For example, there are 10 places in Maynooth University through Social Science and over 175 places through First Arts as well as five places in UCD and a large quota in other third level colleges like South East Technological University Carlow/Waterford, DCU, TUD City Campus/Blanchardstown/Tallaght, NUIG, Dundalk Institute of Technology, University of Limerick, Technological University of the Shannon Limerick/Athlone, Atlantic Technological University Letterkenny, St. Patrick’s College Maynooth, Milltown, Marino Institute of Education, NCI, Munster Technological University, UCC, UCD.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Progression options
There are now a large range of Social Studies or Community Care certificate and degree courses available to graduates of this course.
TUD Blanchardstown: TU991 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU791 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
TUD City Campus: TU996 Social Care (Level 8, 3 Years)
Maynooth University: MH107 Social Science Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC238 Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC009 Human Development Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Yrs)
DCU: DC209 Health and Society (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUD Tallaght: TU997 Applied Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK862 Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: US782 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
SETU Wexford: SE917 Applied Social Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
Further information
MATURE STUDENTS SUPPORT
The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. Our mature learners enjoy the following supports in addition to the overall supports provided to all students:
• Mature student meet and greet before the college year begins.
• A dedicated mature student room where mature students can meet and work with fellow mature students.
• Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the Mature Student room daily.
• A mature student officer available for guidance and support.
• Academic support tailored to ensuring the smooth transition to DCFE.
• Coffee Mornings in the mature student room.
• Guest speakers from past mature learners.
• Career guidance talks tailored to mature links.
• A dedicated induction process for mature entry.
• Workshops in exam study, time management, presentation skills, IT skills, referring and research techniques, etc.
• Basic computer skills workshops.
• Organised social events for mature learners.
• We look forward to welcoming our future mature learners to Dunboyne College.
For all courses in 2024/25, course fees are now a non-refundable €30 administration fee. The course fee must be paid to secure your place, you can pay this fee through our website. More information can be found here.
You can access your application details via the Dunboyne College website (click Login/Pay Fees in the menu at the top of the page) using your ID number and password.
No cash will be accepted at the office. Payments can be made online or by cheque (payable to Dunboyne College of Further Education), by bank draft or by postal order only.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Application Procedure
1. Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie. from November 2023 to September 2024.
2. After registering online, students will receive a text and email to notify them they have pre-registered and can log in to view and track their application.
Applications now open
Apply online www.dunboynecollege.ie
Once we receive your application we will email you requesting:
Photograph Reference Interviews
Recent academic results Personal Statement
Interview
All applicants will be interviewed. Some additional requirements may apply depending on your course choice.
When you receive an offer please confirm it by the deadline.
3. Applicants will be notifi ed by text and email of a request to upload further information for their application:
(i). Copy of most recent school report or examination results
(ii). Reference from teacher, employer or coach.
(iii). 100-word personal statement on
“Why this course is right for me,” which should outline reasons for choosing the course.
(iv) Photograph
4. Interviews will take place for all courses.
5. Successful applicants will then be able to complete the registration process.
6. Late applicants can apply online for vacant places at any time until the end of September 2024.
7. A grant can be applied for from www.susi.ie.
8. A separate process for applicants to the Early Learning and Care courses (formerly Childcare courses) applies. Other courses may have additional entry requirements including auditions etc, please refer to the entry requirements for the courses of your choice.
9. Applicants for the Apprenticeships in Hairdressing and Accounting Technician should note that there is a difference system for applying. Please refer to the information listed for these apprenticeships.
10. Applications will be processed in line with DCFE Admission Policy.
The Applied Social Studies QQI course will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice. This course will serve as training for social care/community care/ healthcare sectors or as a link to Applied Social Studies/ Social Care or Nursing certificate or degree courses in many Technological Universities throughout the country. This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a qualification in this area.
This course will serve as training for social care/community care/ healthcare sectors or as a link to Applied Social Studies/ Social Care or Nursing certificate or degree courses in many Institutes of Technology throughout the country. This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a formal education.
A theoretical approach to community and health services/ social studies will be complemented by practical experience. The following modules will be offered in 2021 subject to availability and demand:
• Social Studies
• Applied Psychology
• Intercultural Studies
• Criminology
• Young People and Society
• Community Addiction Studies
• Safety and Health at Work
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
Assessment
Most courses will be assessed through continuous assessment. This means that modules are assessed with a combination of exams and assignments. Assignments can take various forms, including written projects, reports, essays, skills demonstrations, oral presentations or electronic work. Results for exams and assignments are combined to give the overall result for the module.
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies
Certification
QQI Level 5 in Applied Social Studies 5M2181
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie