Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one-year, QQI Level 5 course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to work independently and under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to higher education and training. Work placement / work experience is a core feature/element of programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.
- Healthcare Support
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Work Experience 5N1356
Safety And Health At Work 5N1794
Communications Level 5 5N0690
Care of the Older Person 5N2706
Care Skills 5N2770
Care Support 5N0758
Nursing Theory & Practice 5N4325
Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Development of Key Skills
Building on Key Skills
Introduction To Key Skills
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
Award holders are qualified to work as a healthcare professional/nursing attendant in a variety of health and community settings.