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Cork Institute of Technology

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Course Code:
CR031
Title:
Social Care
College:
Cork Institute of Technology
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
3 Years

 

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Social & Caring
Classic Arts, Languages and Culture
Civil/Public Service, Local Government & Politics
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Counsellor
Equalities Officer
Guidance Counsellor
Nurse - General
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Occupational Therapist
Probation Officer
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Social Care - Team Leader
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Youth Worker
   


 
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Social studies examines the past and current behaviour of individuals and societies. It predicts possible future human behaviour through the study of subjects such as economics, geography, politics and psychology. This knowledge can then be used to try to improve peoples lives. Social Care is a profession where people work in partnership with those who experience marginalisation or discrimination or who have special needs. Social care practitioners may work, for example, with children and adolescents in residential care; people with learning or physical disabilities; people who are homeless; people with alcohol/drug dependency; families in a community setting; or recent migrants to Ireland. Social care practitioners may be employed in either the state (statutory sector i.e. the Dept. of



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This course is specifically designed for those seeking employment in the personal service areas; in residential care, in day care and in the community.

 

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Cork Institute of Technology

 
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CAO Points 
2012 Points 370
History:


2011 - 365 2010 - 380
2009 - 365
2008 - 320
2007 - 315
2006 - 335
2005 - 360
2004 - 355
2003 - 365
2002 - 385
2001 - 360
2000 - 355
1999 - 370*
1998 - 370
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Module Requirements:

C20139 or 5N1833 or C20174 or C20175 or LCE Maths

Notes
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