Social Care - Community Health Services
This is a one year full-time course leading to a QQI level 5 award. The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a range of community health service settings or to progress to further and/or higher education and training.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
This course starts in September and ends in late May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent
Leaving Certificate Applied with a Merit profile
Mature Applicants – Experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Working in Social Care settings (client range from children to elderly)
Home Care / Residential Care Services
Family and Community Services
Working with Children and Young People
Further information
Yes
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in a range of community health service settings or to progress to further and/or higher education and training.
Social Studies
Psychology
Care of the Older Person
Care Skills
Care Provision and Practice
Work Experience
Communications
Safety and Health at Work
*Modules subject to change
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Contact
Clodagh O'Gorman
01-4574144
clodaghogorman@ddletb.ie