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Modules offered over five days a week. Classes will be offered at times to suit the needs of adult returners where possible.
DURATION
This course runs for an academic year.
Access to Education with Social Studies
(Class Codes ACS1)
This is a specialised course structure developed from many years of understanding and meeting the needs of the adult learner. (Primarily aimed at adults returning to education).
This is a specialised course structure developed from many years of understanding and meeting the needs of the adult learner. (It is primarily aimed at adults returning to education).
Access with social studies is an ideal course for adult learners who are returning to education or would like to broaden their educational experience. This programme provides students with both an academic and practical platform to engage in further study and/or enter employment.
Course features include an emphasis on tutorial style teaching with regular feedback sessions, the opportunity to experience a broad range of subjects and career guidance.
Students will be offered a minimum of eight level 5 components timetabled over five days a week. Students will have the opportunity of attaining a Level 5 Applied Social Studies Award (5M2181)
Special Features
- Classes are generally timetabled for morning or early afternoon.
- Students undertake mandatory work placement during this course.
- The college prides itself in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere that offers every encouragement to learners.
- Guest speakers and visits to colleges will keep students abreast of developments in their area of study.
Course Content
The component units offered on this course will enrich the student’s knowledge and understanding of the social sciences. (Components offered are subject to change).
CORE SUBJECT AREAS
- Social Studies
- Applied Psychology
- Equality and Disability Studies
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Intercultural Studies
- Legal Practise and Procedures
- Work Experience
- Occupational First Aid
- Political Studies
- Human Growth and Development
Students who wish to obtain an award must complete eight level 5 components successfully during the course.
Award
Students that successfully complete this programme will obtain a FETAC Level Five Award in Applied Social Studies. 5M2181 is the FETAC Award code.
Entry Requirements
Students should have an interest in the social sciences or related disciplines. Some practical experience in the area would be beneficial.
Applicants will be asked to participate in a group interview and complete a written exercise as part of the selection process.
Work Experience & Garda Vetting
Work Experience is a mandatory component of the Applied Social Studies Award. Successful applicants are expected to complete a minimum 80 hours of supervised work experience during the course. The placement should be undertaken in a position which is related to the course content. Students will receive guidance on obtaining their work experience.
Before seeking work placement students are required to undergo a Garda Vetting process. Garda vetting forms will be posted to students with their offer of a place on the course. Failure to return this completed form will result in you forfeiting your place on the course. This requirement is due to the mandatory external placement element of the programme which will bring the applicant into contact with children or vulnerable adults and in which they will assume positions of trust. . The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) is used to help assess the suitability of all applicants on such programmes.
Offers of places on this programme will be provisional and contingent on the applicant’s satisfactory completion of the Garda Vetting Procedure.
Depending upon the outcome of the vetting process, CSN reserves the following rights:
1. to not register a student
2. to remove an existing registered student
3. to delay the student’s practice placement modules on course
In all circumstances, it is the applicant /student’s responsibility to proactively disclose any convictions/ cases pending. CSN reserves the right to inform any placement agency of the existence of any convictions/cases pending.
Employment
Employment opportunities may be offered in community projects and the caring professions.
Progression
Students may progress from this course to further studies in related areas at University College Cork, Cork Institute of Technology and in many other third level institutions.
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Fees
- Exam Fees – FETAC Level 5: €50
- PLC Contribution (Dept. of Ed. and Sk. Fee): €200
- Student Services: €200
Total: €450
Course Director
Eddie Fleming
ed.fleming@csn.ie
Student Testimonials
"This course allowed me to participate in learning in a given period which was instrumental to my personal, professional and family needs. Returning to further education is new territory for many people and the course allowed me to take part in a form of learning, while simultaneously supporting the on going events in one's family. I have personally benefited from the course at Stiofáin Naofa and it enabled me to proceed to third level education at UCC in which I am now a third year student Social Worker. Indeed the FETAC level 5 provided me with a second chance to returning to education, given that I had left the education system prematurely in the late sixties."
Helen Deasy Chapman
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