Certificate In Applied Social Studies

• Psychology
• Social Studies
• Intercultural Studies
• Equality &Disability
• Communications 
• Health & Safety at Work 
• Human Growth and Development
• Word Processing
• Work Experience

* Modules subject to change

It is desirable that students should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications. 

All students are required to complete an assessment before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course. 

Health and social care work such as:

• Residential care
• Youth work
• Work with community groups
• Care of the older person
• Care of people with specific needs

Here are examples of courses students can progress to based on successful completion: 

Examples of courses you can progress to:

*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie

Proinnsais Loughnane

Email: ploughnane@loetb.ie