Keyworker - Foundation Skills - Applied Social Studies
KEYWORKER – FOUNDATION SKILLS is a one-year QQI L5 course for those seeking to develop a career path in the essential role of KEYWORKER. Key working is a core role in the provision of individualised care to service users empowering them to be the drivers of their care planning, thereby facilitating them to achieve their own goals and developmental milestones. Key working is used throughout the social care sector to motivate service users to identify positive goals and improve their quality of life. This course will act as a foundational pathway to Higher Education to achieve a QQI Level 7/8 degree in a related area.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
• Age: Candidates must be 17 years or older before course commencement. Mature students are particularly welcome
• Academic: Students should have completed the Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent. Applicants may be interviewed.
• Recognition of Prior Learning will be applied to mature students (those who are older than 23 years before course commencement) and those who have completed their post primary education outside the Republic of Ireland.
• Candidates are required to submit a written Personal Statment (200- 300 words) in which they discuss their reasons for applying for this programme, before interview.
• Download the Personal Statment and the Reference form to be returned to Liberties College Admissions Office, Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8.
Careers / Further progression
Progression opportunities are available through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Further information
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All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Online Applications open for 2024/25
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street Dublin 8
Principal Areas of Study
5N1370 Social Studies
5N0754 Psychology
5N0765 Intercultural Studies
5N0690 Communications
5N1356 Work Experience
5N1273 Equality and Disability
5N0758 Care Support
5N1834 Community Addiction Studies
5N1759 Empowering the Individual
(Modules offered may be subject)
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies
Certification
5M2181 Applied Social Studies Level 5
Phone: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie