تفاصيل الدورة

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.

Mandatory – All of the following components:

  • Care Provision and Practice
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Communications
  • Safety and Health at Work
  • Work Experience

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

  • Care Skills
  • Care Support
  • Care of the Older Person
  • Intellectual Disability Studies
  • Nutrition
  • Social Studies

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

  • Child Development
  • Child Health & Well Being
  • Early Childhood Education & Play
  • Nutrition
  • Special Needs Assisting
  • Social Studies

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 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.
تحديث بتاريخ 08 November, 2015

نبذة عن معهد Open College

The We_They is an independent private college with many hundreds of students and over 40 staff providing over 90 FETAC/QQI Levels 5 & 6 Award courses. Established in 2004 and FETAC Accredited in 2008 We_They is a social entrepreneurial organisation with a proud record of innovation in education which has in just over three years become Ireland’s largest dedicated provider of FETAC / QQI approved courses. 

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