| Course Name |
Community & Health Services |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M4468 CHSX |
| 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) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
This 1 year, full time programme leads to a qualification in Community and Health Services/Community Care. It is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the area of Health/Social Care, enabling them to acquire the practical and academic skills necessary for further study or immediate employment. |
| FET Code |
5M4468 - Community Health Services |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award:
QQI Level 5 Community Health Services 5M4468 |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview. |
| Financial Support |
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary. |
| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment. |
| Subjects Taught |
Typical Modules
Human Growth & Development
Word Processing
Nursing Theory & Practice
Safety and Health at Work
Communications
Social Studies
Occupational First Aid
Care of the Older Person
Work Experience*
* Learners are responsible for finding their own work experience placement in a social/community care setting (timetabled one day per week) |
| Entry Requirements |
• Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Employment / Progression Opportunities
• Award holders are qualified to work as Professional Carers in social, health and community care environments.
• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.qqi.ie |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |
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