Care of the Older Person
Care of the Older Person
Care of the Older Person
This course will equip students with the skills and knowledge to competently work with older clients in a professional and compassionate manner.
Course Content
Care Support (5N0758); Safety and Health at Work (5N1794); Care Skills (5N2770); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356); Care of the Older Person (5N2706); Social Studies (5N1370); Challenging Behaviour (5N1706)
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Healthcare Support (5M4339)
Duration
1 year – September to May (full-time)
Entry Requirements
Complete the online application form and applicants will be contacted to come for an interview. Learners on this course will require Garda Vetting which the college will do with each student.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the course can work in a variety of care settings such as home care, nursing homes and hospital settings.
Third Level Links/Progression
There are opportunities to progress to other relevant higher awards in Third Level such as General Nursing (DCU) and Applied Social Studies in Social Care (TU Dublin).
General Nursing UCD (DN450); General Nursing DCU (DC215); Social Care (TU Dublin), Care Studies, Liberties College (6M2218)
For more information, click here
Course Charges
€100 registration fee.
Please note that course fees are subject to change.
Applied Laboratory and Pre-University Science
Pre-University Science (Laboratory Techniques)
Pre-University Science (Laboratory Techniques)
Pre-University Science (Laboratory Techniques) QQI Award (5M3807)
This one-year course is designed to give anyone with an interest in Science a good understanding and appreciation of the Sciences and provide for the acquisition of relevant theoretical and laboratory skills. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop work related skills in a laboratory setting.
Course Content
Biology (5N2746); Chemistry (5N2747); Microbiology (5N0737); Mathematics (5N1833); Laboratory Skills (5N2751); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356); Physics (5N1460) or Nutrition (5N2006) option. You can also choose Maths for STEM (5N0556) as an additional subject
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Laboratory Techniques (5M3807)
Duration
1 year – September to May (full-time)
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with at least a grade C in Ordinary level Mathematics and one Science subject at Leaving Certificate or equivalent exam, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.
Third Level Links/Progression
Long established links with TUD, DCU and other Irish and British Universities. Successful graduating students currently enter third level courses in Science. For a full list of Progression Routes and requirements click here. Some examples of the Progression Routes are:
DCU: Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168); Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (DC160); Physical Education with Biology (DC205); Athletic Training and Therapy (DC204)
Maynooth: Science (MH201); Psychology through Science (MH209); Food Science and Human Nutrition (MH222)
TU Dublin: Chemical Sciences with Medicinal Chemistry (TU852); Clinical Measurement Science (TU868); Optometry (TU871)
Course Charges
€100 registration fee.
Please note that course fees are subject to change.
European Studies and Languages
European Languages & Studies
European Languages & Studies
Language and European Studies QQI Award (5M2073)
This course will prepare students for entrance into Arts or European Studies programmes in Third Level institutions. It will also give students essential skills in two European languages: French and Spanish.
Course Content
European Studies (5N1444); French (5N1623); Spanish (5N1630); Intercultural Studies (5N0765); Political Studies (5N1837); Word Processing (5N1358); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N2985)
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Language and European Studies (5M2073)
Duration
1 year – September to May (full-time)
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent and an interview with the course coordinator. Mature students are welcome.
Career Opportunities
Students may pursue careers in the EU institutions and the Irish Civil Service.
Third Level Links/Progression
Students who achieve Level 5 QQI certification can gain entry to a number of language and arts courses in universities such as DCU and UCD via the CAO application process and the Higher Education Links Scheme.
For more information, click here
Course Charges
€100 registration fee.
Please note that course fees are subject to change.