| Course Name |
Community Health Services |
| Course Provider |
St. Kevin's College Crumlin |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M4468 |
| 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, Part time, Morning, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Crumlin |
| Course Content |
Designed as a return to education course for those interested in working the community. |
| FET Code |
5M4468 - Community Health Services |
| Duration |
1 year - Mornings 9.00am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday. |
| Comment |
Childcare facilities are provided on campus. |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees, however there are costs attached, for example registration fees, examination fees and a student services charge.
Please note: A government levy of €200 must be paid upon registration. |
| Financial Support |
There are grants availabe to those students who are eligible to apply. Students may qualify for VTOS payments and PLC grants for mature students. |
| Interview |
Yes - February, March, April, May and early September |
| Application Date |
Application forms are available on request from the college office. Completed applications can be made to the college office from January to September 2017. You can also apply online - see link below. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Care Support
Care of the Older Person
Human Growth and development
Child Development
Early Care and Education Practice
Early childhood Education and Play
Child Health and Well Being
Work Experience
Communications
Special needs Assisting
Social studies
Nutrition
Anatomy and Physiology
Safety and health at Work |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are invited to apply |
| Entry Requirements |
All applicants will be interviewed, there is no academic requirement.
It is desirable that applicants be over 21 years of age. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Graduates from this course may apply for admission to an advanced certificate at level 6. Students may also apply after one year through the QQI links scheme for entry to diploma/degree courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities.
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Hide-Graduates from this course may apply for admission to an advanced certificate at level 6. Students may also apply after one year through the QQI links scheme for entry to diploma/degree courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities.
Many of our past students are employed as Special Needs Assistants, community workers, and care assistants in hospitals, schools, and homework clubs and a range of other settings. The school has well established links with a number of care providing organisations from which employment has been obtained.
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 01 453 6397
Fax: 01 473 0868
Email: info@stkevins.cdetb.ie |