Expand+This programme was written to be shared with Department of Education and Skills funded providers who are registered with QQI and wish to offer certification to their learners in a Level 5 QQI Certificate in Nursing Studies 5M4349.

The overall aim ...

Hide-This programme was written to be shared with Department of Education and Skills funded providers who are registered with QQI and wish to offer certification to their learners in a Level 5 QQI Certificate in Nursing Studies 5M4349.

The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings and / or to progress to further or higher education and training.

There are 37 programme modules in this programme. Upon successful completion of a minimum of 8 programme modules the learner may achieve the required 120 credits for a level 5 QQI major award.

Expand+The closing date for the receipt of applications for the first round of interviews for all courses is early May 2017.

Applicants who apply by this date will be called for interview during May for the following September. Offer of places will be s...

Hide-The closing date for the receipt of applications for the first round of interviews for all courses is early May 2017.

Applicants who apply by this date will be called for interview during May for the following September. Offer of places will be subject to completion of interview and the achievement of the minimum entry requirements. In cases where a course is not full after the first round of interviews further interviews will be carried out in late August.

All applications, postal or personal must include the following:
Completed official application form
PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number)
Passport photographs

Please return completed application forms to :
St Ailbe’s
Adult Education Department
Rosanna Road
Tipperary Town.

Expand+Entry Requirements
• Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competenc...

Hide-Entry Requirements
• Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.