| Course Name |
Community & Health Services |
| Course Provider |
Ennis Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M4468 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ennis |
| Course Content |
This course is designed to prepare applicants for work in the area of community care, working as a care assistant in a hospital or health care establishment, caring for the elderly and persons with special needs. The many changes in the health sector have created employment opportunities for those with updated skills and knowledge. |
| FET Code |
5M4468 - Community & Health Services |
| Duration |
One year full-time course from mid-September to mid-May. Classes are time-tabled between 9-00 am and 4-00 pm, Monday to Thursday. |
| Comment |
Certification
Level 5 Community & Health Services 5M4468. |
| Course Fee |
In line with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines, there are no tuition fees.
However, the following are payable:
€20 non-refundable administration fee with your application form.
€100 registration fee on commencement of a course.
€200 contribution to the Department of Education and Skills - see exemptions under Finance.
€50 QQI exam fees payable in January - Medical Card Exemption.
Some modules will require the purchase of a text book or material. |
| Financial Support |
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• Grants are available to eligible students. Please check www.susi.ie for further details.
• Students on the Back to Education scheme, medical card holders or dependents of medical card holders will be exempt from paying the mandatory Dep...
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• Grants are available to eligible students. Please check www.susi.ie for further details.
• Students on the Back to Education scheme, medical card holders or dependents of medical card holders will be exempt from paying the mandatory Department of Education and Skills contribution of €200. Medical card holders will also be exempt from examination fees.
• Recipients of Social Welfare payments contact the offices of the Department of Social Protection before commencing the course. The college will require a copy of your letter from Social Welfare stating that you are in receipt of BTEA.
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| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May 2017 and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill any remaining places. Therefore early application is advisable. |
| Application Date |
Applications taken from April 3rd, 2017.
The following should be returned to Ennis Community College:
(i) completed application form
(ii) €20 non-refundable deposit
(iii) copy of most recent exam results/school report where appropriate.
(iv) 2 passport photographs
(v) a copy of your PPS card/medical card if applicable
(vi) a mobile telephone number and e-mail address
(vii) a photocopy of your birth certificate |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Students will study a combination of the following modules:
Nursing Theory & Practice
Human Growth & Development
Nutrition
Care Skills/ Care of the Older Person
Work Experience
Safety & Health at Work
Customer Services
Occupational First Ai...
Hide-Students will study a combination of the following modules:
Nursing Theory & Practice
Human Growth & Development
Nutrition
Care Skills/ Care of the Older Person
Work Experience
Safety & Health at Work
Customer Services
Occupational First Aid
Word Processing
work experience
The work experience requirement for this programme is 60 hours / 10 days. This generally takes place on Fridays. However, due to cutbacks in the HSE and nursing homes it may be difficult to place all students on a Friday and some work experience may have to be completed over weekend periods. This work experience may be in any hospital or nursing home around the county or Limerick city. Students accepting a place on the Community Health Services Course must be prepared to undertake work experience when and where requested to do so by the College.
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| Entry Requirements |
Candidates should be of Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent. Mature students with or without formal qualifications are welcome to apply.
The learner must be Garda vetted to participate fully on this programme. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment
Continuous assessment takes place on all PLC courses. Work produced throughout the year such as projects and assignments will be graded and will contribute towards final assessment. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
A limited number of places are reserved on a competitive basis on ordinary degree and honours degree courses in third level colleges for students who successfully complete a FETAC Level 5 course. Please refer to the current guide to the Higher Education Links Scheme on www.cao.ie
Direct entry into employment in the caring profession as a nurse's aide, care assistant or special care assistant. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact
Ennis College of Further Education
Ennis, Co. Clare
Telephone 065 6829432
Facsimile 065 6840655
E-mail info@enniscc.ie
Website: www.enniscommunitycollege.com |