Expand+Programme Entry Requirements

•Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent or relevant life and work experience.

•Students will need to fulfil a minimum of 150 hours work experience as part of their work experience module with this course as some...

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•Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent or relevant life and work experience.

•Students will need to fulfil a minimum of 150 hours work experience as part of their work experience module with this course as some assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.

•Certain assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a Supervisor or Line manager.

•It is recommended that learners complete a Manual Handling course in conjunction with this course although it is not a mandatory module this is something that employers may look for.

•Garda vetting is required for all Healthcare placements and students can apply for this through The Open College. Please ask for details.

•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.

Exemptions

•It is possible to gain exemptions from certain components of the course. If you already hold a FETAC award, or any healthcare/childcare award, please contact us for details and we will advise you of available exemptions.

Expand+This Community Care assistant Major Award equips students with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Care Worker and acquire practical skills for wo...

Hide-This Community Care assistant Major Award equips students with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Care Worker and acquire practical skills for work in the caring environments. You will gain an understanding of the nursing process, appreciate the models of care and develop an awareness of nursing ethics and etiquette in care situations. In addition, you will be afforded the opportunity to further your personal development and enhance your communication skills.

Whether planning to work in hospitals, in the community, in residential care or childcare learners will find stimulating and functional modules with knowledge which can easily be applied to the workplace.

Due to our size and comprehensive range of quality FETAC/QQI Awards, we can offer learners the option to design and study the awards/modules that best suit their learning style and career goals. We do not restrict and limit learners to set elective Modules and you can choose from 11 elective modules on this Major Award.

Some of the many benefits in studying with us on this course:
•The ability to design a course that best suits your learning requirements and career goals.

•One of the first Private Providers to have this new substantial Major Award validated by QQI. All our Awards are Fully Validated & Approved by QQI.

•More choice, Innovative Learning approach, High Quality and unbeatable prices – Why Pay more for the same FETAC Award!

•All student fees for this Major Award are fully secure and protected by a Bank Guarantee.

•Interest Free Easy Payment Plan available with this course. »Click here for further details.

•We only offer FETAC awards thus ensuring high Quality and Standards.

•Work placement Insurance can be covered by us in certain circumstances. Ask for details.

•Group Discounts Available: Enrol 2+ people, for €928 per learner (a discount of 7% per person on existing Special offer price).

•We are an approved Garda Vetting Organisation.

Flexible Training Solutions for Employees and Employers:

The Open College offers the training in a flexible manner to suit both the needs of the Learner and/or the employer. Courses can be delivered in a variety of ways some of which are: Part-time mornings, Part-time evenings, Saturdays, Day Release – one day per week, Block release, Distance Learning or Online eLearning. We can also deliver this Healthcare Major award or any of our 20 plus Healthcare modules on-site in Care Facilities.

Expand+Requirement in Credit Value is 120

Students must complete 8 Modules at 15 Credits each.

Mandatory – All of the following components:

•Care Provision and Practice (5N2705)
•Human Growth & Development (5N1729)*
•Communications (5N0690) o...

Hide-Requirement in Credit Value is 120

Students must complete 8 Modules at 15 Credits each.

Mandatory – All of the following components:

•Care Provision and Practice (5N2705)
•Human Growth & Development (5N1729)*
•Communications (5N0690) or Personal Effectiveness (5N1390)
•Safety and Health at Work (5N1794)*
•Work Experience (5N1356)

Choose Any Three of the following components if work placements will be Healthcare related:

•Care Skills (5N2770)
•Care Support (5N0758)
•Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
•Intellectual Disability Studies (5N1652)*
•Nutrition (5N2006)*
•Social Studies (5N1370)*

or

Choose Any Three of the following components if work placements will be Childcare related:

•Child Development (5N1764)*
•Child Health & Well Being (5N1765)
•Early Childhood Education & Play (5N1733)
•Nutrition (5N2006)*
•Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
•Social Studies (5N1370)*

*Students taking this module will have to sit an examination (€50.00) that is normally held in Dublin but arrangements can be made in outside centres around the country. This can be paid before exam dates and is not required upon enrolment. This exam fee is not covered in the course fee/registration fee.

All participants must have access to a professional Healthcare environment to fulfill the assessment requirements of the course – which is at least 150 hours work experience.

This distance learning QQI / FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain an Internationally Recognised Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.

Work Placements
•If students are not in a position to secure a Work Placement or provide Insurance for the duration required please contact us to discuss further as we may be able to assist students with placements and work place insurance in certain circumstances.

Expand+Assessment

•A combination of module appropriate assessment procedures will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of the course. These methods will include a combination of final written examinations (e.g. Health & Safety at Work or Nutr...

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•A combination of module appropriate assessment procedures will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of the course. These methods will include a combination of final written examinations (e.g. Health & Safety at Work or Nutrition Modules) and continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstration. All assignments will be designed to maximise the individual participant’s skills in their career development. All work submitted must be your own work.

•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

Expand+Employment Opportunities

•Healthcare Assistants employed by the state sector – e.g. Homecare Support Scheme operated by the HSE.

•Healthcare Assistants employed by Agencies.

•Employees of registered care settings / private nursing homes who ...

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•Healthcare Assistants employed by the state sector – e.g. Homecare Support Scheme operated by the HSE.

•Healthcare Assistants employed by Agencies.

•Employees of registered care settings / private nursing homes who are required to meet the training standards for employment as a Carer.

•Those who are on work experience within a care setting who wish to acquire qualifications necessary for employment.

•Employment as a carer within the community health services in Childcare or Healthcare.

Transfer and Progression to Further Studies

•This course is listed on the Higher Education Links Scheme, and, on successful completion, may be used to obtain access to a course at a higher level (e.g. Level 7 or 8 on the National Framework). Options include the HETAC Level 8 Degrees in Social Studies in Social Care and Health Promotion and Physical Activity. For more details contact us.