Criminology & Social Studies
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (DCHSX)
NQAI Level 5
Course Description
Crime, criminal justice and the penal system are subjects of serious concern in Ireland at present. Students on this course study the causes of crime, the different types of crime, and the criminal justice system in Ireland. Criminal motivation and the underlying societal causes of crime are examined.
Professional state organisations and privately-owned companies are looking for potential candidates who can demonstrate an interest and a proven ability to work in social and community care and in criminology.
Upon successful completion of the year, your FETAC qualification will allow you to seek employment in the following areas:
- The Garda Reserve
- An Garda Síochána
- Social Work
- Community Care
- The Courts / Probation Service
- The Legal Profession
- The Security & Surveillance Industry ... and other related areas.
Career Opportunities
Ireland today is showing an increasing appreciation of the need for civilians to play a greater role in the state bodies involved in law and order. In November 2006, two expert reports (from An Garda Síochána and An Garda Síochána Advisory Group) both strongly recommended
"the employment of civilians at all levels in the forces from senior management to clerical grades."
The increase in the civilianisation of these bodies is echoed by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice who says
"these key organisations in the State deserve expert civilian support staff."
This course will allow this process of engagement by offering you the opportunity to develop key specialist legal, psychology, social studies and IT skills, as well as improving your personal and interpersonal skill set.
At the end of the year, students will be well placed to take up offers of employment within the community sector or with law and order agencies.
In addition to employment opportunities, graduates can also use their Level 5 FETAC qualification to advance to Higher Education. For further information visit the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), the CAO and the websites of the particular Higher Education Institutions.
Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Diploma in Public Management or Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for more information.
Course Content
- Criminology
- Social Studies
- Legal Studies
- Human Growth and Development
- Safety and Health at Work
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Business Administration
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Other courses planned for September 2008
- Auctioneering, Estate Agency & Valuation
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Business Studies
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Computerised Office Skills for Adults
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Business Communications
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Media Studies
FETAC Certificate in Media Production (Award Code: EMPXX) NQAI Level 5 - Health Sector Studies
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - Health & Safety Studies (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - Human Resources Management
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - International Aid & Development Studies
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - International Event Management
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Marketing Advertising & Management
FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5 - Office Systems
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Property Management (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Skills for the Knowledge Economy (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Web Authoring & Multimedia
FETAC Certificate in Multimedia Production (Award Code: EMMPX) NQAI Level 5 - Advanced Cerificate in Business
FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Pilot) NQAI Level 6
Contact Info:
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie
