Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
This dynamic course in Kinsale Campus is designed for those who want to work in the health and social care sector, combining a Healthcare Assistant qualification with specialist training as an Activities Coordinator.This course not only equips you with the practical skills to plan and deliver therapeutic activities but also deepens your understanding of the psychological and social benefits of holistic care. You’ll learn how to create and lead activities that bring joy, purpose, and stimulation such as art, music, gentle fitness, cookery, and reminiscence therapy, to individuals with additional needs, disabilities and to older adults, including those living with dementia.
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support (5M4339)
QQI Component Maths (5N1833) – available as an option (online) for learners needing Maths for progression.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Care of the Older Person - 5N2706
Care Skills - 5N2770
Care Support - 5N0758
Communications - 5N1356
Culinary Techniques - 4N1134
Growing Veg - 4N00671
Work Experience - 5N1356
Nutrition - 5N2006
Safety and Health at Work - 5N1794
ADDITIONAL TRAINING / WORKSHOPS
People Moving and Handling Certification (requirement for work experience)
HSE Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk Certificate (requirement for work experience)
First Aid Workshop (online)
AMRIC Hand Hygiene (HSELand)
AMRIC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (HSELand)
AMRIC Infection Prevention and Control (HSELand)
HSEland An Introduction to Children First
HSEland Cybersecurity Awareness
HSEland The Fundamentals of GDPR
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Healthcare settings | nursing homes | community centres including disability.