Community Care
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
32 weeks - Blended Online
Delivered through live online webinars, pre-recorded lectures, and access to associated reading material.
Live & fully online
Archived for review
Live interaction with the Lecturer
40 weeks - Online,
Fully online
Pre Recorded
Start Anytime
Suit your own Schedule
Single Module Options available also.
Entry Requirements
A minimum Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education or equivalent education or experience. Proficiency in English language.
Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is a legal requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 for the vetting of persons carrying out work with children or vulnerable persons.
Students must complete the Garda Vetting process before commencing work placement.
Students who have spent more than 6 months living outside of Ireland will need to provide a copy of their Police Clearance Certification for all international addresses that they have lived at, before starting placement.
Further information
Blended - Starts 11th October 2023
Online - anytime
Blended Online - Price €1100
Online - Full Price: €995
Payment Plans: Choose to pay in full or sign up with with our available instalment plan.
The aim of this programme is to enable learners to build the knowledge, skills and competence required to work in a community care setting.
Programme Objectives:
-To equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to work in a variety of community care settings
-To prepare learners to work competently, safely and effectively with clients in community care
-To provide learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to maximise their potential in making a successful transition to access degree courses in Community Care or related areas.
-Demonstrate a broad range of knowledge relating to the role and responsibility of the care and wellbeing of clients in a variety of community care settings.
-Demonstrate knowledge of the guidelines, practice and legal requirements which relate to community care.
-Demonstrate a broad range of practice, research, interpersonal and caring skills in order to provide holistic care to a wide range of -client groups in a range of community care settings.
-Demonstrate the practical skills to develop and implement appropriate care strategies in a variety of community care settings.
-Take responsibility for own learning and development in a structured context
Course Modules:
5N1279 Human Growth & Development
5N1794 Safety & Health at Work
5N2705 Care Provision and Practice
5N0690 Communications
5N1356 Work Experience
5N0758 Care Support
5N1652 Intellectual Disability Studies
5N2770 Care Skills
5N0749 Care of the Older Person
5N1370 Social Studies
Purchasing Multiple Modules (ONLINE ONLY):
All of our available modules in this award can be purchased individually or in a combination with a desired number of the other modules.
Continuous Assessment.
5M2786 Community Care
Qualifications:
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community Care 5M2786.
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