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Pre-University Social Care

City of Dublin FET College Whitehall

Course code
5M2786
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
1 year full-time.

Programme summary

This programme combines theoretical and practical training in the four broad areas of childhood, adolescence, disabilities, and older people enabling successful students to gain employment in the healthcare field or to progress to third level.

Entry requirements

  • Ordinary Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. All applicants must have two references. Applications are welcome from mature students with relevant experience.
  • Applicants will be asked for copy EU Passport or GNIB card or Irish Residence Permit or Labour Market Permission letter
  • Garda Vetting Application Form will be completed at registration in September.
  • Parent/Guardian consent form (for students who are under 18 - to be completed at registration in September)
  • For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English language proficiency may be required. If appropriate, Whitehall College of Further Education will conduct an English language assessment.

Who to apply to

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