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July 25, 2021 by admin All Courses, Health, Sport and Science Department, Skills to Advance – Work-based Learning 0 comments

Caring for Individuals and Small Groups (Skills to Advance)

Caring for Individuals and Small Groups (Skills to Advance)

Caring for Individuals and Small Groups (Skills to Advance)

Healthcare Support

Pearse College are delighted to continue our Skills to Advance programme which provides free upskilling courses for those currently employed in a business or healthcare sector. All classes take place online, one afternoon a week. IT support classes will be available to students throughout the course.

Course Content

Modules include:

  • Care Skills (5N2770) – Mondays, from 2pm-5pm (Please note this module is no longer taking new entrants).
  • Work Experience (5N1356) – Mondays, from 1.30pm-2.30pm. (Please note this course will be delivered online from January 2023 and is open to new entrants).
  • Care Support (5N0758) – Tuesdays, from 2pm-4pm. (Please note this module is no longer taking new entrants).
  • Care of the Older Person (5N2706) –  Tuesdays, from 1.30pm-3.30pm. (Please note this module will be delivered in a blended format with online and onsite classes, and will start in January 2023; it is currently enrolling new entrants).
  • Safety & Health at Work (5N1794), Wednesdays, from 1.30pm-3.30pm, starting in January 2023. (Please note this module wo;; be delivered online; and is currently enrolling new entrants).

To apply or find our more simply email skillstoadvance@pearse.cdetb.ie or call 01-4536661

Certification

QQI level 5 in Healthcare Support 5M4339

Duration

Part-time – January to May 2023

Entry Requirements

  • Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
  • Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
  • Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Employability Statement

On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue roles within the Health, Family and Social Care sector which may include working as Health Care Support Workers, Carers, Youth Workers or in a broad range of roles in this industry in the public, community and private sectors. Recognition of regulatory and statutory bodies is confirmed for some programmes.

Work placement / work experience may be a core feature/element of programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.

Course Charges

This course is only available to employees working in the care sectors and is free. There are no course fees applied if you are currently employed.

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