Social & Community Care
Course Aim: The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work under supervision in a variety of community care settings and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
| 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
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years (2 days per week, 4 components each year).
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI/ FETAC Level 4. Mature students with relevant life or work experience. All candidates will be interviewed individually.
Careers / Further progression
Successful completion of the course will enable learners to seek employment in the social and community care area or to take up further study at Level 6 in Further Education Institutes or at third Level through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Further information
ALL students (with the exception of VTOS/Traineeship students) are required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure course place. Other fees may apply depending on the course you choose and your financial situation.
A detailed breakdown of fees will be given to students at interview stage. Non EU / EAA Citizens are charged fees as set by the Dept. of Education & Skills – details available from the college.
Early School Leavers, students on Low Incomes, Medical Card Holders/Social Protection recipients may avail of variety of fee exemptions/ financial supports while studying at the college. See below:
PLC / SUSI Grant
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
Full time PLC students in receipt of a Social Protection payment may be eligible for BTEA – to apply contact your local Intreo Office (www.welfare.ie)
Traineeship / VTOS
Students applying for courses run under Traineeship / VTOS will be given an eligibility form specificc to their course from the college which Intreo will then complete. TO QUALIFY FOR PLACE ON A VTOS/TRAINEESHIP COURSE YOU MUST BE OVER 21, LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED & SOCIAL PROTECTION RECIPIENT / DEPENDANT SPOUSE. THESE COURSES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.
Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)
Our part time courses are run under the BTEI, course fee exemptions may be available to unemployed early school leavers/Medical Card holders/Social Protection recipients.
Childcare Support
Childcare assistance may be available to eligible students under the TEC programme, for further information go to www. southdublinchildcare.ie
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1. Online applications only. Apply through the college website www.collinstownpark.ie
Your will need your PPS number, email address and mobile number to apply. Late applicants (received after May) will be placed on a waiting list and may be called for interview if course places available.
Step 2. Interview
Applicants will be called for interview in the school.
Step 3. Offers
Successful applicants will receive offer and are required to pay non-refundable deposit to accept the offer.
Step 4. Registration Day
Registration Day will be held late Aug / early Sept. All fees and charges must be paid on or by this day.
Commencement dates will be issued at Registration.
Why do this course in CPCC?
• Family friendly timetable.
• Highly qualified and experienced teachers with expertise in the different relevant subject areas combined with strong community links ensures that learners are introduced to the broad range of services related to this sector.
• Graduates from this course have secured full-time and part-time employment in the Social Care sector.
• Learners may use this award to gain entry to Third Level courses eg BA in Applied Social Studies in ITB, BA in Social Care Practice IT Tallaght or Social Science at NUI Maynooth
Course Content
Mandatory Components
Care Provision and Practice (5N2705)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Human Growth and Development (5N1279)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Elective Components
Two components from the following list will be selected by the college subject to availability:
Social Studies (5N1370)
Community Addiction Studies (5N1834)
Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
Word Processing (N1358)
Young People and Society (5N2002)
Environmental Sustainability Awareness (4S21809
Work Experience
Work Experience is a compulsory part of the course. Garda vetting is required and will be organised through the college.
5M2786 - Community Care
Certification
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community Care (5M2769).
Collinstown Park
Community College
Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 X458
Tel: (01) 457 2300
Tel: (01) 457 2300
Email: averilwhelan@collinstownpark.ie / fet@collinstownpark.ie
www.collinstownpark.ie