Care of the Older Person
| 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
12 weeks. Wednesday 18:30 - 21:30.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered through a blended (classroom/ online) learning approach (unless otherwise stated).
Entry Requirements
Students must have basic IT Skills.
Further information
Contact the college for the next start and enrolment date
Enrolment details
You may choose one of the following when enrolling for a course.
• Enrol ONLINE ccocnightcollege.ie to avoid queues.
• If you enrol online, there is no need to come to the college.
• By post or at the college during office hours 9.00am-4.30pm.
• Payment may be made at the main office in the college.
• By Telephone 021-4222100 to pay by VISA, Mastercard or Laser.
€180
If one enrols for both Care of the Older Person and Care Skills together, a bundle price of €300 will be applied.
Terms & Conditions
• All fees must be paid for before classes commence.
• Students cannot attend a class without an official receipt.
• Fees do not cover the cost of materials, students will be expected to bear the cost of materials where costs arise.
• Fees are strictly non-refundable.
• Receipts must be presented to the class teacher on the first night of tuition so that enrolment details may be entered on the class register.
• Where course fees are being funded by an employer / government or community agency the student should complete the application form and return completed and stamped with the company stamp (copy given to tutor on first night).
• Once you have enrolled, your course commencement date will be printed on your receipt.
• No further contact will be made from the college unless the class is deferred.
• Your classroom will be posted up in the Main Foyer of the college.
Students are required to have 80% attendance to be entered for Certification.
Please Note: Every effort is made to have these costs as accurate as possible, however, please be aware that some of these costings are supplied by external agencies & external exam bodies and there is a potential for those to change unexpectedly. If changes occur they will be communicated to learners as soon as possible.
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given to all applicants for courses, which do not proceed. Students who attend one night of a course are not entitled to a refund. We regret we cannot entertain any other requests for refunds.
Available Discounts
• €10 discount if you enrol online
• Social Welfare 30% reduction in tuition cost
• Old Age Pension 50% reduction in tuition cost
• Proof of SW and OAP to be included with application
• Day Students 40% reduction in tuition cost
• Please also check other fee waiver entitlements with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office that you may be eligible for.
Restricted availability on certain courses where discounts do not apply
Terms and Conditions
• Discounts apply to tuition costs for certain courses only.
• Discounts cannot be applied for through the online registration system for OAP/Social Welfare/Day Student.
• Proof of discount must be provided at registration in the college main reception.
This blended learning programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to provide care for the older person in a variety of settings.
Students need to be on placement in a registered setting as contact with older persons in such setting is a necessary part of the training course for practical skills demonstrations which are 60% of the assessment for certification. Manual and Patient Handling are not offered as part of this course.
Programme Description:
• The ageing process
• Working with the older person
• Caring for the older person with specific needs and care settings.
Skills Demo: 60%
Project: 40%
5N2706 Care of the Older Person
Accreditation: QQI Minor Award in Care of the Older Person 5N2706 (5M3782)
The college reserves the right to cancel or restructure any course. Classes are offered to subject to sufficient demand.
Important Information
The approach to delivery may have to be adjusted at short notice moving to online depending on advice from the Government. Refunds will NOT BE given if classes have to move online from the classroom. Please ensure that you have access to a device to support your learning and you are comfortable to move online.
Phone: 021-4222100
Email: nightcollege@ccoc.ie
Web: ccocnightcollege.ie