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Health Service Skills QQI Award (5M3782)

The role of the Speech & Language Therapy Assistant is to assist the Speech & Language Therapy team in enabling service users & patients to achieve their speech and language potential and supporting families in the areas of speech & language.

This one-year course is designed to give anyone with an interest in this field, a good understanding and appreciation of the role of Speech & Language Therapy and provide for the acquisition of relevant theoretical and practical skills. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop relevant work-related skills in a healthcare setting.

Course Content

Speech & Language Therapy Theory (5N3781); Speech & Language Therapy Practice (5N3780); Care Support (5N0758); Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749); Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356); Understanding Mental Health (5N3772)

Certification

• QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.

Employment Opportunities

Successful graduates may gain employment as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant as per the HSE Appointed Grade.

Third Level Links/Progression

Successful graduating students can enter a range of third level courses in the Health Sciences & beyond. The requirements for entry differ from college to college. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Health Service Skills QQI Award (5M3782)

Working under the supervision of a Physiotherapist, the Physiotherapy Assistant works in close contact with clients/patients to help them implement their treatment programmes and achieve their goals.

This one-year course is designed to give anyone with an interest in this field, a good understanding and appreciation of the role of Physiotherapy and provide for the acquisition of relevant theoretical and practical skills. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop relevant work-related skills in a healthcare setting.

Course Content

Physiotherapy Assistant Theory (5N3771); Physiotherapy Assistant Practice (5N3770); Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749); Care Support (5N0758); Understanding Mental Health (5N3772); Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

• QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.

Employment Opportunities

Ideal for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the Physio Industry or Healthcare sector. Successful graduates may gain employment as a Physiotherapy Assistant as per the HSE Appointed Grade, work as a Healthcare Assistant or similar.

Third Level Links/Progression

Successful graduating students can enter a range of third level courses in the Health Sciences & beyond. The requirements for entry differ from college to college. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Transition Year Programme

The Preparation for Leaving Certificate with ESOL Programme is a Transition Year course which will allow learners to come back to education and prepare for either the Leaving Certificate or a Further Education and Training Course. As such, it’s a starting point for all other courses in Pearse College and beyond.

Course Content

You will take a variety of subjects including Communications (4N0689), Computer Applications (4N1112), Maths (4N1987), and English as a Second Language (4N1180).

Reading and writing support classes are also offered.

Certification

QQI Level 4 Component Certificates in General Learning.

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

This course is open to everyone of all backgrounds and experience. Students will meet with the tutor and discuss their needs and suitability for the course.
Students will also take an English test.

Where can I go from here?

Many students who have completed this course of study have gone on to complete a Leaving Certificate or a QQI Level 5 course in Pearse College.

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Business Studies QQI Award (5M2102)

This is a QQI Level 5 course that offers students the opportunity to learn about the modern business environment. Students develop skills and knowledge in Marketing, Economics, Law, Accounting and in Digital Marketing which can help them secure employment in a wide range of business firms and/or to progress to the Advanced Business Course in Pearse College or to a range of courses in Institutes of Technology.

Course Content

Maths (5N1833); Customer Service (5N0972); Work Experience (5N1356); Business Law (5N2091); Marketing Practice (5N1400); Applied Economics (5N1350); Human Resources (5N3586); Word Processing (5N1358); Digital Marketing (5N1364)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Business Studies (5M2102)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/previous work experience and an interview.

Third Level Links/Progression

Graduates of the the Pre-University Marketing & Business course may access a range of business courses through the CAO and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Software Development QQI Award (5M0529)

This one-year Information Technology course introduces the learner to the digital architecture and theoretical concepts underpinning IT infrastructure and Software Development. You will study essential topics such as STEM maths, programming, software architecture and web authoring, Scratch with Rasbery PI and Maths for Information Technology. All these subjects create a solid background knowledge for entry to many third level courses, such as Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Computing and many others.

Course Content

Programming and Design Principles (5N2927); Database Methods (5N0783); Software Architecture (5N2772); Fundamentals of Object Orientated Programming (5N0541); Web Authoring (5N1910); Maths for IT (5N18396); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Software Development (5M0529)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Students should have an interest in computing and a level of education to the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. This should include Mathematics. The college also will consider applications from mature students who do not meet these requirements. This course may also suit applicants with suitable transferable skills who are seeking a conversion course to IT.

Career Opportunities

The IT sector and smart economy is the fastest growing job sector at the moment. This course offers QQI Level 5 certification which is a qualification in its own right, or can provide a pathway to Level 7 or 8 in the Institutes of Technology/Colleges. It is ideal for those considering further study in computer science and software engineering.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students who achieve Level 5 QQI certification can gain entry to a number of Third Level courses – such as Computer Science (Maynooth), Computer Science (TU Dublin), Computer Science (UCD) – via the CAO application process and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.