| Course Name |
Childcare - Intellectual Disability Practice |
| Course Provider |
Waterford College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Waterford & Wexford ETB |
| Course Code |
5M1761 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| 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 |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Waterford City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Enrolments will take place from the 5th September 2017 – 29th September 2017 from 10am to 12 noon each day Monday to Friday only.
There are two evening enrolment dates, Wednesday 13th September 2017 and the 20th September 2017 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
All courses begin October 2017.
You will not be contacted after registration unless your course does not go ahead. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Two Years. 2nd October 2017 – 25th April 2018 Year 1.
Sessions: Monday and Wednesday evenings 6.30pm – 9.30pm.
Year 2 will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling. |
| Course Fee |
€385 per module to a total cost of 8 modules, plus €250 fee for occupational first aid course. |
| Financial Support |
Funding:
If a student is seeking funding from a funding organisation, fees must be paid directly to the College and will be reimbursed when funding comes through. |
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Fees for all courses must be paid prior to starting course. Each module must be paid for before that module will commence.
All modules must be paid for with cheque, postal order or bank draft. Cash will not be accepted.
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Fees for all courses must be paid prior to starting course. Each module must be paid for before that module will commence.
All modules must be paid for with cheque, postal order or bank draft. Cash will not be accepted.
Return of Fees
Fees will only be returned where a class is not formed. If a student is eligible for a return of fees they must fill out a refund form available from the director’s office. Fees are not refundable if a student has started a course and wishes to discontinue.
Regional Educational Guidance service for adults.
Having looked at the website you may have difficulty deciding what the best choice for you might be. Help is at hand in the form of REGSA (Regional Guidance Service for Adults).
REGSA can offer you a one-to-one guidance appointment which will allow you an opportunity to explore possible career options and find a suitable course that will match your aspirations or look at career paths arising from career paths arising from the various courses available in WCFE.
Contact REGSA on (051) 302287
Parking
We regret that parking is not available for students on evening courses at the college.
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| Course Content |
Course Description
This course prepares students to work as a Special Needs Assistant in pre-school and primary school settings. It is suitable for both school-leavers and for experienced mature persons seeking a formal qualification. |
| Subjects Taught |
• Intellectual Disability Studies
• Empowering the Individual
• Community Inclusion
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Facilitating Learning
• Understanding Special Needs
• Human Growth and Development
• Occupational First Aid
• Patient Manual Lifting and Handling
All students are required to carry out a first aid course as part of their studies the cost of which is included in the course fee.
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| FET Code |
5M1761 Intellectual Disability Practice |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression:
The full QQI Level 5 award facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
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| Further Enquiries |
Philip Deegan
Director of Adult Education
Waterford College of Further Education
Parnell Street
Waterford
Telephone: 051-874053 (ext 301)
Fax: 051-870136
Web: www.wcfe.ie
e-mail: pdeegan@wcfe.ie |
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