Social Studies

Course Objectives

• Become familiar with sociological concepts
• Develop an understanding of your position as an individual, a family member and as part of a community
• Become familiar with the major economic, cultural and social structures that make up our society and their effects
• Recognise how economic, political, cultural and social structures are related and interdependent
• Understand the impact of discrimination on individuals and groups in society
• Examine critically contemporary social issues
• Acquire basic research skills
• Increase your effectiveness in life and work through understanding social issues
  

Assessment Structure

• Examination (Theory-Based) 50%
  Project 50%

  
  

Entry Requirements

• National Vocational Certificate Level 4
  OR
  Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences

Course Syllabus

• Process of socialisation
• Agencies of socialisation
• Social stratification and inequality in society
• Discrimination
• Cultural family groupings
• Changes in the family unit
• Research skills and techniques
• Factors affecting health and well-being
• Structure of the Irish health service
• Health service entitlements and access in Ireland
• Role of the healthcare worker
• Working in the community

Why Choose Chevron?

	The total price for 8 modules is €995 - Easy-pay instalments (5 x €199)
	Access our online course within 1 hour of signing-up
	Each module can be completed online in a matter of weeks
	Learners will have unlimited access to each module online
	Individual modules are also available
	Learners will receive a FETAC level 5 major certificate in Healthcare Support after completing all 8 modules
	Learners completing the Care Skills or Care Support Modules should hold an Irish Heart Level 3 Heart Saver CPR certificate or equivalent.
	The Following 4 modules: Communications, Safety & health at Work, Nutrition & Social Studies require students to attend classroom based exams
	Classroom exams take place on Saturday or Sunday in Cork or Dublin.
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