| Course Name |
Community Care |
| Course Provider |
Whitehall College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2786 |
| 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 |
| Certificate |
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First Aid |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Whitehall |
| Course Content |
This programme combines theoretical and practical training in the four broad areas of childhood, adolescence, disabilities, and older people enabling successful students to gain employment in the healthcare field. |
| FET Code |
5M2786 - Community Care |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 Community Care Award: 5M2786 |
| Course Fee |
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€200 Government Levy
€495 (Includes assessment fees, first aid and manual handling)
Fees may be subject to change
All our programmes are funded under the National Development Plan and therefore there are no programme fees. However, stu...
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€200 Government Levy
€495 (Includes assessment fees, first aid and manual handling)
Fees may be subject to change
All our programmes are funded under the National Development Plan and therefore there are no programme fees. However, students are liable for the payment of a college charge. This covers the costs of student services, all examination and certification fees and charges for membership of professional bodies where applicable. Examination and Certification costs vary from programme to programme. Full details of these are available on each course page. Fees payable to professional bodies are subject to alteration or increase. These changes are outside of our control and students will be advised as soon as the information is available. Non EU Nationals are charged fees as set by the Department of Education and Science - in addition to the programme charges. Details are available from the college. Students are expected to bear the cost of their own textbooks and class materials.
A €50 deposit is required on acceptance of a place in the college. This is non-refundable. Balance of charges is due for payment before registration and will not be refunded except where a class does not form.
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| Financial Support |
Expand+Students on approved Post Leaving Certificate Courses are eligible to apply for the Maintenance Grant. Eligibility is determined by means testing. Students may apply to their local Education and Training Board for this grant. Information on this sche...
Hide-Students on approved Post Leaving Certificate Courses are eligible to apply for the Maintenance Grant. Eligibility is determined by means testing. Students may apply to their local Education and Training Board for this grant. Information on this scheme and application forms are available on www.susi.ie.
While every effort will be made by the college to provide information regarding this grant, it is the individual student's responsibility to make application. The grant is paid monthly into the student's bank account. The college is required to make monthly attendance returns for recipients of the grant.
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| Interview |
Yes. Interviews are scheduled as follows - 1st Round March, 2nd Round May & Final Round in September 2017 |
| Application Date |
Expand+ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE
Applications are made on-line.
The college will acknowledge receipt of all application forms received. All applicants will receive written notification of dates and times of interviews for places on programmes. In exceptio...
Hide-ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE
Applications are made on-line.
The college will acknowledge receipt of all application forms received. All applicants will receive written notification of dates and times of interviews for places on programmes. In exceptional cases notification will be by phone.
Interviews are scheduled as follows:
•First Round - March
•Second Round - May/June
•Third Round - September
Please note that it may be necessary to arrange other interview dates apart from those outlined above, depending on the level of demand for particular programmes.
All applicants will be notified of the interview outcome within 21 days of completion of the interview, subject to all relevant available information being supplied.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
•Care of the Older Person
•Care Provision and Practice
•Equality and Disability
•Health and Safety at Work
•Human Growth and Development
•Social Studies
•Word Processing
•Communications
•Work Experience
Please note that the combination of components outlined above may be subject to revision. |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students with relevant experience or related qualification. |
| Entry Requirements |
Ordinary Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. All applicants must have two references and are subject to individual and group interview. Applications are welcome from mature students with relevant experience.
Please download the Garda Vetting Application Form and bring the completed form to your interview. (Download available on Course Webpage - link below) |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression / Employment
Students will acquire the skills necessary to take up employment as care assistants in a variety of healthcare settings.
Students may be eligible to apply to Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Links to third level from Community Care 5M2786 - View Course Webpage - URL link below. |
| Further Enquiries |
Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |