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Social Care Practice

Higher National Diploma BA (Hons)

LThis two-year course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for successful careers in the social care sector. It also allows students advanced entry onto degree programmes in this area. The units offered will enable students to acquire theoretical knowledge, and the extensive work placement provides practical experience in a wide variety of social care settings.

Course Content

YEAR 1
Personal and Professional Development, Professional Practice (Work Placement), Psychology, Risk Assessment, Research Methodologies, Current Issues in Health and Care, Equality Studies, Care Organisations,Community Development.

YEAR 2
Therapeutic Practice/Counselling, Mental Health Studies, Working with Children and Young People, Legislation and Social Policy, Positive Health, Independent Study/Research Project, Leadership and Management Styles, ProfessionalPractice (Work Placement).

TRAINING

Child Protection Certificate
Manual Handling Certificate

DURATION

2 Years

ENTRY Requirements

Leaving Certificate (preferably 2 Hons) and/or FETAC Level 5 with at least a Merit Profile and interview. Some work experience in the social care sector would be an advantage. Good writing skills are also essential on this course. Two written references (one from school), to be presented at interview. Students must apply for Garda Clearance at Registration in September.

Progression

Graduates from this course can transfer to final year of the BA (Hons) in Social Care/ Social Policy in Wolverhampton University. Alternatively they may gain advanced entry to relevant degree programmes in the Institutes of Technology.