This is a programme for those who value the delivery of Person Centred Care, and have successfully completed their level 5 award in Health Service Skills or equivalent. With a focus on core competencies required to deliver, organise and plan services for those who depend on it, graduates are well positioned to connect with stakeholders in the health, caring & community sectors. Develop your management skills, and be part of teams to provide quality care to those who depend on it.
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For entry to Level 6 a full QQI Level 5 Award in a complementary area is required. All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.
Excellent progression opportunities including:
- MTU Cork: Social Care (MT573)
- UCC: Social Science (CK102)
- UCC: Youth & Community Work (CK114)
- SETU(Waterford): Social Care Practice (SE919)
Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Kerry and SETU(Waterford & Carlow) for preferential entry for Morrison’s Island Campus students. See Progressions for details.
Graduates are well placed to secure roles delivering and supervising front line services , contributing to organisational planning, in social care, care homes, hospitals, private homecare sector and intellectual disability environments.
I have high hopes getting this certificate will open doors for me to a brighter future and could not have been more pleased with my choice of college.
The Course was of great advantage to me as it gained me entry to nursing in UCC. The knowledge and skills I received on the course has made the course in UCC much more manageable.
Cork College of Commerce brought out my potential. It gave me confidence and courage to move ahead. I met a lot of friends here and the tutors are excellent.