Community Care/Social Care
This course is aimed at students who want to work as “Special Needs Assistants” in Primary Schools or to work in Social Care. The learner will gain knowledge, skills and the competence to work under supervision and independently in a range of educational and social settings.
| 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.
150 hours is the minimum requirement for work placement. Work placement must take place in a Primary School for 2 days per week , once Garda vetting has been received through the Waterford and Wexford ETB, Human Resources Department.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or over 18.
- No requirements for over 23s.
A Waterford and Wexford ETB Garda Vetting form must be completed on registration for this course (This vetting form can be obtained from the School PLC office).
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Progression:
Students that complete our Social Studies & Community Care Level 5 course successfully, can transfer directly into the Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education Level 6 course.
Waterford Institute of Technology:
WD149 Early Childhood Studies
WD018 Applied Social Studies in Social Care
WD188 Applied Health Care
WD187 Social Science
WD192 Social Care Practice
WD200 Bachelor of Arts
Further information
Commencement 11th September 2023
Registration 7th September 2023
Limited places.
Course Fees:
€50 includes two uniform tunics.
€50 exam fees.
€200 materials fee.
Total = €300.
Fees/Charges
Courses at Enniscorthy Community College of Further Education are funded largely by the European Social Fund. Tuition costs are covered for Irish and EU citizens undertaking PLC courses. However, all learners are required to pay the following:
1. There is a materials fee for each course and this varies but the exact cost is in the individual course details. The cost of each course is clearly outlined on the website for each course.
2. A QQI Exam fee of €50. All learners who are holders of a medical card, on VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) or BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) are exempt from paying this charge. The costs for sitting the ATI exams are considerably higher and cost €300 in Year 1.
3. The government levy no longer applies.
4. There is an additional cost for additional exams in courses like Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing/Barbering. It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
Full information on these schemes is available from www.welfare.ie and www.studentfinance.ie, www.susi.ie
Learners can complete the application form on-line or complete and return a hard copy of the application form.
Payment of fees and additional charges to be completed by the end of October.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is the 31st August each year. Applications received after this date will only be processed subject to places being available on your chosen course and is dependent on amount of coursework covered.
This course can also be a stepping stone into our level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education course or into Degree programmes in Ireland through our college linkages and the CAO system.
Programme Of Study:
Care Provision & Practise 5N2705
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Communications 5N0690
Early Childhood Education and Play 5N1773
Special Needs Assisting 5N1786
Social Studies 5N1370
Child Development 5N1764
Work Experience 5N1356
First Aid Training also included in the course
(Components are subject to change).
5M2786 - Community Care.
Certification: Level 5 Certificate in Community Care 5M2786.
Mary Nolan
Tel: 053 9236969
email: eccfe@wwetb.ie
www.enniscorthyccfe.ie/