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Community & Health Services Pathways to Apprenticeship Level 5

Course Code SCH

NFQ Level 5

Duration 1 Year

QQI Code 5M4468

Award QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services

An introduction to Social Care including social studies, psychology, and work experience with people with a range of disabilities.

A 1-year introduction to Social Care including social studies, psychology, and work experience with people with a range of disabilities.

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Why choose Community & Health Services Pathways to Apprenticeship?

This course is suitable for both mature students and school leavers, who would like to pursue a fulfilling and rewarding career providing care and support to vulnerable people in the community.

You will acquire knowledge of health and social care theories and best practice, and the opportunity to gain employment in the sector or progress to further or higher education.

As part of this course, you will complete a six-week placement, spread over two blocks in a range of caring situations, such as working with people with learning difficulties; people who experience mental health issues, people with a physical disability or working with disadvantaged youth.

What will you study?

Course Features

  • First Aid training and Certification
  • Patient and Manual Handling Training course with certificate upon completion

What do you need to apply?

Please refer to the Entry Requirements.

Progression Opportunities

Career opportunities

While many graduates from this course progress onto further education, some progress immediately into employment in a variety of care and community

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