Applied Social Care

Award Title: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Social & Vocational Integration 
Award Code: 6M2218 
Course Code: 459969 

Programme Description:

This one-year advanced certificate course is designed to deepen your knowledge across a wide range of social care areas, including Mental Health Awareness and Disability Awareness. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the diverse roles within social care, fostering the learner’s knowledge and appreciation of the responsibilities and skills required to succeed in this field. Work experience is an essential part of the course, enabling learners to develop the skills and attributes required to work effectively with vulnerable groups. 

Component Awards:

  • Special Needs Assisting (6N1957) 
  • Team Leadership (6N1948) 
  • Work Experience (6N1946) 
  • Disability Awareness (6N1975) 
  • Leadership (6N2191) 
  • Mental Health Awareness (6N2209) 
  • Rehabilitation Practice (6N2196) 
  • Person Centred Planning (6N2206) 
  • Health Promotion (6N2214) 
  • Professional Presentation (6N4006) 
  • Supervisory Management (6N4329) 
  • Conflict Management (6N2775) 

Progression:

  • Students who successfully complete this course may apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of third-level courses. 
  • There are a wide range of career options in social care including: Youth and community work, working with young offenders, the probation service, working with disadvantaged children, working with people with disabilities, the homeless, the elderly, people with drug/alcohol dependency, asylum seekers/refugees etc. 

Additional Activities:

Additional short courses may be offered in the areas of Fire Safety, Cardiac First Responder and Safe Breakaway Training.