Expand+Preferred entry level:

Level 4 Certificate, leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and /or relevant life and work experience. Minimum age 17 years.

Programme Entry Requirements:

If you take this course by distance learning the cou...

Hide-Preferred entry level:

Level 4 Certificate, leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and /or relevant life and work experience. Minimum age 17 years.

Programme Entry Requirements:

If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments / projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.

If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Expand+Course Details:
This course is designed for people who wish to work in the area of intellectual Disability, employers in the intellectual disability area would favour job candidates with this module completed.

The course will also be of particula...

Hide-Course Details:
This course is designed for people who wish to work in the area of intellectual Disability, employers in the intellectual disability area would favour job candidates with this module completed.

The course will also be of particular interest to family members and friends who have contact with a person with Intellectual Disability.

This Component Certificate course leads to a QQI Level 5 award and is comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning / eLearning QQI course means that students can study flexibly at home or at work while gaining a nationally accredited qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual. Assignments, Course Materials and unlimited one-to-one Tutor support for the duration of the course.

Learners who successfully complete the course will:

•Understand the concept of intellectual disability and its contexts

•Be familiar with national and local models of services for people with intellectual disability and their families

•Demonstrate good work practices in the provision of holistic care for people with intellectual disability and their families

•Be able to meet the full range of people with intellectual disability in a variety of settings and across the full lifespan.

Who should complete this course?

•This course is designed for those who are working, or planning to work, with children/adults with intellectual disability in a paid or voluntary capacity.

•The course will also be of particular interest to family members and friends who have contact with a person with Intellectual Disability.

General Aims of the course:

•To meet the training needs of those working or volunteering as Care Assistants in this field.

•To develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of the Care Assistant.

•To promote good practice amongst those working with children/adults with intellectual disabilities.

Expand+Assessment:

Assessment is carried out by means of two assignments and a theory exam.

As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent QQI External Auth...

Hide-Assessment:

Assessment is carried out by means of two assignments and a theory exam.

As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent QQI External Authenticator to complete the process.

Assignments (2) – 60% of available marks:

The learner will be required to write 2 assignments, both assignmenst will require the learner to present research evidence to support their writings.

Assignment 1: Will focus on

1). Discuss the Social V’s Medical model of care.
OR
2). Discuss the relevance of devloping person centred plans in conjunction with a person with intellectual disability.

Assignment 2: Will require the learner to :

1). Discuss the importance of dignity and choice in intellectual disability.
OR
2). Discuss the importance of Promoting community inclusion for people with intellectual disability.

Theory Exam – 40% of available marks:

This 2 hour exam will consist of 5 structured questions, consisting of 4 parts. Learners must answer 4 questions.

Grading:
Pass 50 – 64%
Merit 65 – 79%
Distinction 80 – 100%