Course Description

QQI Level 5 Social Studies Module Online

Chevron Training



The purpose of the Social Studies module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required for employment in a Social Care Setting. It will introduce learners to the area of sociology and social studies and to develop their understanding and awareness of social issues in their own lives and society in general. Learners will develop basic research skills and learn to recognise the complexity of social issues.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of sociology and its relevance to understanding their position as an individual, a family member and as part of a community and wider society
  • Discuss the process of socialisation and the agents of socialisation by analysing family peer groups, education, media and how they impact on their lives
  • Examine the area of social stratification in Irish society and describe how this society can be divided into different social strata ie class, gender, race/ethnicity
  • Discuss the impact of discrimination on individuals in society by looking at discrimination and its impact on the following members of society – travellers, the socially marginalised, elderly people, immigrant and migrant workers of diverse racially and cultural backgrounds, minority religions and homosexuals and transsexuals
  • Explore the role and function of the family as a social unit, the changes that have taken place in the family within an Irish context taking into account the implications of martial breakdown
  • Acquire basic research skills by summarising the differences between primary and secondary research, qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Design appropriate survey methods e.g. questionnaires, interviews, observation as investigate strategies to unfamiliar social problems
  • Use a variety of media to access information e.g. new information technology, the library classification system
  • Explore the importance of documenting and acknowledging all relevant sources consulted by employing the Harvard system of referencing and identifying and applying skill of producing a well constructed bibliography
  • Exercise initiative and independence by investigating the experience of discrimination/discriminating practices encountered by one group in Irish society
  • Plan direct and manage time and work independently to provide evidence of research e.g. correspondence, note taking, interviews, tape recordings
  • Process and present findings from research and draw conclusions from their analysis that discusses possible strategies for alleviating discriminating practices for a number of groups in Irish society

Assessment Method

  • Project 50%
  • Examination – Theory 50%

Course Code 5N1370
College Name Chevron Training
Course Category Childcare, Education
Course Type Distance Learning
Course Qualification Award / Certificate
Course Location UK
Course Fee 295
Course Duration 2 Months
Course Times You can complete this course within 2 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor.
Awarding Body QQI
Title of Awarding QQI level 5 minor award - 5N1370
Entry Requirements No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course. However you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children, this is not mandatory. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills.
Career Path Childcare Practitioner; Childminding; Progression to further education.
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Anne Street Wexford Town Co. Wexford, Wexford, Ireland

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