Expand+Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)

The BTEI provides part-time Further Education programmes for young people and adults. It aims to give participants an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Pro...

Hide-Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)

The BTEI provides part-time Further Education programmes for young people and adults. It aims to give participants an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Programmes are offered in partnership with a number of agencies throughout the country on a flexible part-time basis. Classes are offered throughout the year in the morning, afternoons, evenings or weekends. Courses lead to a range of accreditation at levels 1-6 on the NFQ.

Expand+Social and Community Care QQI Level 5

Aim:
To prepare learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in community organisations and services for people with a range of different needs

Course content:

Mandatory components
•Care P...

Hide-Social and Community Care QQI Level 5

Aim:
To prepare learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in community organisations and services for people with a range of different needs

Course content:

Mandatory components
•Care Provision and Practice (5N2705)
•Safety and Health at Work (5N1794)
•Human Growth and Development (5N1279)
•Communications (5N0690)
•Work Experience (5N1356)

Elective components

Three components from the following list will be selected by the college subject to availability

•Social studies (5N1370)
•Care support (5N0758)
•Community Addiction Studies (5N1834)
•Young People and Society (5N2002)
•Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
•Word Processing (5N1358)

Course Duration:

Part-time: 2 years (2 days per week, 4 components each year).

Work Experience:

Work Experience is a compulsory part of the course. Garda Vetting is required and will be organised through the college.

Certification
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community Care (5M2769).

Successful completion of the course will enable learners to seek employment in the social and community care area or to take up further study at Level 6 in Further Education Institutes or at third Level through the Higher Education Links Scheme.