Counselling Foundation Certificate (Level 5)

This course provides a foundation in Counselling for students who wish to progress to study Counselling or a course from a related field at Level 6 or higher. The course is a starting point to help participants develop the specialised skills required to become a professional Counsellor. Participants will learn many useful skills such as active listening, empathy and self-awareness that are of benefit to people in any career sector that involves dealing with members of the public.

Duration

Duration: One year, full time.

Modules

  • Community Addiction Studies 5N1834
  • Understanding Mental Health 5N3772
  • Psychology 5N0754
  • Family Studies 5N4466
  • Human Growth & Development 5N1279
  • Care Provision & Practice 5N2705
  • Communications 5N0690
  • Work Experience 5N1356

Certification

NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI Community Health Services 5M4468

Career Options

While students may find employment in community based services after completing this course, please note that this course is primarily aimed at students who wish to progress to further studies in a related field at Higher Education.

Third Level Progression

Students have a wide range of options for study at Third Level on successful completion of this course.

Examples of progression opportunities include:

 

  • UCD: Psychology DN720, Arts DN520, Humanities DN530, Law DN600, Social Sciences DN700, Social Policy and Sociology DN750.
  • Trinity College: Law TR004, Psychology TR006, Deaf Studies TR016.
  • Maynooth University: Arts MH10, Psychology MH106, Social Science MH107, Community and Youth Work MH116.
  • DCU: Health and Society DC209, Education and Training DC235, Education- Early Childhood Education DC001, Post Primary Teacher Education- RE and English DC010.
  • TU Dublin-Tallaght: Applied Social Care TU997
  • TU Dublin- Blanchardstown: Applied Social Studies in Social Care TU991 and Community Development and Youthwork TU992.
  • TU Dublin- Grangegorman: Social Care TU996 and Early Childhood Education TU995

There are many more opportunities for college progression.  Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
  • Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
  • Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
  • Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
  • Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
  • Garda vetting clearance is required for all students taking this course.

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should make direct contact with the College to explore their application on an individual basis.

Fees

For details on our fees, please click here.