Ireland

Social Studies - Online

Course code: 5N1370
Level: Level 5
Award: Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification: Minor
Awarding body: QQI
Duration: Students are given ample time (8 weeks) to complete the course and can start it at any time of the year.

Programme summary

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required for employment in a Social Care Setting.

Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Healthcare/Childcare/Sports) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry.
Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites.
Please Note: Students must hold an Irish or UK PPS number. Enrolments without a PPS number will not be accepted.
English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information.
Students undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment may be necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment.
As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

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