Course Description
Community and Social Care (Mornings)
This Community and Social Care course is suitable for both mature students and school leavers, who would like to work in the area of health and social care. This QQI award provides the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling and rewarding career providing care and support to vulnerable people in the community.
Students will acquire knowledge of health and social care theories and best practice. students will also acquire practical experience on work placement. This could include a variety of settings such as resource centres, hostels for homeless, addiction services and youth projects.
| Training Provider | Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute |
| Course Location | Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Category | Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Level 5 QQi Award Community and Health Services (5M4468) |
| Course Duration | 1 year Full time |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | • Leaving Certificate Established/ LCVP • Leaving Certificate Applied • Relevant QQI Level 4 Award • Mature applicants are welcome For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements, please contact DFEi. |
| Carear Path | Career Options Graduates may find employment working with individual clients, clients in residential care or in the community e.g. resource centres, learning disability, family support, addiction services, youth projects or as a special needs assistant. |
| Phone | 01 2809676 |
| Course Code | 5M4468 |
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Course Provider
Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute
17 Cumberland Street, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Republic of Ireland