Course details
This course, which is timetabled over four mornings per week is designed for those who would like to work in the area of health and social care, either with individual clients or clients in residential care and/or in the community, for example, resource centres, learning disability and family support. Learners will acquire knowledge of healthcare theories and best practice and will also acquire practical experience on work placement and through skills demonstrations. For those graduates wishing to progress to further studies, this course has many links with Universities and IT’s.
Entry Requirements (CHS)
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Relevant QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants
For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements, please contact DFEi.
Main Areas of Study
- Care Provision and Practice
- Communications
- Family Studies
- Human Growth and Development
- Social Studies
- Teamworking
- Work Experience
- Word Processing
- Child Health and Well Being
Special Features
This broad range of modules allows learners the opportunity to explore diverse areas which may lead to many employment experiences and/or further studies in all areas of social care.
Learners who successfully complete this course may progress on to the Advanced Certificate in Health Services Supervisory Management QQI (FETAC) Level 6 Award (6M4978) at DFEi.
Additional Certification
- Certificate in First Aid
- Certificate in Manual Handling
This programme requires learners to undertake work experience that will bring them into contact with children or vulnerable adults and in which they assume positions of trust. As a result Garda Vetting is a requirement for entry onto this course. Learners may apply for Garda Vetting at Induction in September.
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About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute
Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.
Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.
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