Human Growth & Development
This course is suitable for those wishing to gain an understanding of human development and behaviour from infancy to old age. It is designed to enable learners to work in a variety of community/social care settings where frequent demand is made on the individual to relate to people with various levels of ability.
| 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
10 weeks. Tuesday 18.45 - 21.45
Online course available also
Entry Requirements
Learners undertaking online courses must have basic it skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course.
Careers / Further progression
The module is also aimed at learners who wish to pursue further studies in this area.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
Course Description
• Understand the concept of human growth and development from conception to old age
• Understand normal patterns of development from infancy to old age with reference to physical, emotional, social and intellectual development
• Recognise variations within the normal range of human growth and development and understand factors that can effect development throughout the lifespan
• Develop interpersonal/interactive skills appropriate to responding to the needs of others
• Apply skills/knowledge to typical work-based problems
• Explore own personal prejudices, fears and anxieties about working with people in need of care
• Develop self-confidence and empathy in dealing with people
• Demonstrate the ability to identify a range of individual needs and apply the interpersonal skills and strategies required to meet these needs in a range of settings
5N1279 Human Growth & Development
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344