Social Care with Counselling Skills

QQI Level 6

Course Code

Major Award Code

6M2218

About This Course

Students will get an understanding of the many roles of a social care worker and models of social care provision. For instance, there is an emphasis in current practice of integrating people with disabilities or special educational needs within mainstream provision. Finally, this Social Care with Counselling Skills course introduces students to counselling skills, with an emphasis on reflection and self-awareness.

Modules

Course Content

Disability Awareness
Person-Centred Planning
Communications
Criminology
Rehabilitation Practice
Mental Health Awareness
Boundary Management
Work Experience

Progression

BSc Health & Social Care (Advanced Entry) - ATU Letterkenny
Social Care - DKIT
Social Care Practice - ATU Sligo
Health & Social Care (Advanced Entry) - University of Sunderland
Social Care Practice - TUS Midlands

Entry Requirements

Passes achieved in any 3 of the following QQI level 5 modules - Psychology 5N0754, Intercultural Studies 5N0765, Social Studies 5N1370 and Work Experience 5N1356.

Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements but can demonstrate industry experience.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone's reach. That's why all our courses have a single, affordable fee of just €200 in total. No hidden costs, no complex fee structures. Just straightforward, accessible learning to help you achieve your goals. We're proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that sets us apart from other colleges with high fees.

Do you have a Medical Card? Your medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, resulting in a reduced fee of €150.

Lorraine Conaty

Social Care with Counselling Skills

It's a course that allows us to participate in caring for people and being aware of others in our communities. I have loved this course it has been so amazing. The teachers and lectures are so helpful. They have a great understanding of mature students. I loved it.