Facilitating Learning
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
Course Delivery Method: Self-Paced/Blended/Classroom.
All delivery methods include access to discussion board, online submission system and Further support is available - academic writing, study skills and Harvard referencing.
Entry Requirements
Is this course for you?
This course is suitable for you if you are new to your role in health or social care or if you wish to gain this valuable qualification and find a job in this sector.
Access to the Programme
Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience are welcomed. The Course Advisor is available to meet with prospective learners to discuss and advise on the course details, career and academic opportunities and assess your suitability for the course.
Entry Criteria
Entry criteria / prerequisites Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate. Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
English
As this NFQ level 5 qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course. Forus Training recommends a minimum English language competency of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for successful completion of this programme. If you are not sure what level of English competency you have, please contact hello@forustraining.ie and a Course Advisor will arrange for you to take an assessment.
IT Skills and Equipment Required
Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course. A PC with Windows 8 or later or a Mac with OSX 10.5 or later.
An internet connection with a speed of at least 10mbps.
The latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari, set to accept cookies and pop-ups.
Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader, to view content.
Word processing software, such as MS Word or Google Docs.
Some courses include video, therefore your computer must be capable of playing video and sound.
* eLearning and tutor support may vary by course, please check each course page for details.
Careers / Further progression
What are my progression routes?
This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may use their credits towards completing a higher level of study in the area of Health and Social Care.
Students who successfully complete this Major Award can use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities.
Further information
For future start dates please contact the Provider.
€295.
How to apply?
Choose and purchase the programme online (see "Application Weblink" below) below.
5N1753 Facilitating Learning.
This comprehensive course will provide knowledge, skills and competence to enable the learner to facilitate people that have an intellectual disability, and help them to effectively learn new skills and knowledge.
Throughout this programme, you discover how to;
Identify the key teaching strategies that promote effective learning for people with an intellectual disability
List the criteria for prioritising learning goals for an individual
List the four categories of prompts used in the systematic teaching of skills
Define what is meant by fading of prompts
Compile a list of potential reinforcers for an individual with an intellectual disability
Design a token economy system for reinforcing learning
Use task analysis to break down a task into teachable steps
Use prompting and fading to teach the steps of a task
Devise an appropriate system of documenting learning progress
Evaluate progress in learning skills and achieving goals
Describe different learning styles and how the senses are involved in learning
Identify difficulties in receiving, processing, storing and responding to information
Describe ways in which an individual is motivated to learn
Explore intellectual disability in relation to the stages of cognitive development
Outline the main stages of normal cognitive development
Explain the need for balance in different areas of life in order to achieve a sense of well-being
Identify the areas of life that are often out of balance for people with an intellectual disability
Explain how balance can be achieved through identifying support needs and linking support needs to learning goals
Explain the difference between short, medium and long term goals
Explain the role of reinforcement in learning
Explain how reinforcement can be used to promote learning and behavioural change
Differentiate between continuous and intermittent reinforcement on learning and behavioural change
Outline the four stages of error correction procedures
Summarise the continuum of opportunities for facilitating learning
The course 5N1753 Facilitating Learning is assessed in the following ways, with the following weighting;
Assignment 30%
Skills Demonstration 30%
Learner Record 40%
Assignment 30%;
An assignment is an exercise carried out in response to a brief with specific guidelines as to what should be included. An assignment is usually of short duration and may be carried out over a specified period of time.
Skills Demonstration 30%;
A skills demonstration is used to assess a wide range of practical based learning outcomes including practical skills and knowledge. A skills demonstration will require the learner to complete a task or series of tasks that demonstrate a range of skills.
Learner Record 40%;
A learner record is the learner's self-reported and self-reflective record in which he/she describes specific learning experiences, activities, responses and skills acquired.
Grading
Pass 50% - 64%
Merit 65% - 70%
Distinction 80% - 100%
5N1753 Facilitating Learning
What qualification will I receive?
You will be awarded a QQI level 5 certificate 5N1753 Facilitating Learning. QQI is the awarding body. Forus Training is a provider of education and training programmes and we issue certificates to learners who have reached the standard for a QQI award. The certificate you will receive on successful completion is a formal confirmation by QQI that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence required to achieve the named award. This Programme is validated by QQI and is coded 5N1753 Facilitating Learning. This certificate which will be issued to you by us is an award listed on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). This ensures the certificate is nationally and internationally recognised and has many potential uses; for example, for further / higher education or employment in Ireland or abroad.
Forus Training,
Castle House,
Castle Street,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath
N91 Y896.
t: 044 9349400
e: hello@forustraining.ie