Return to Learning with Streams in Healthcare and Childcare (QQI Level 4) - Full Time / Part Time

Programme Aim

The purpose of this full time/part time course is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge skill and competence to use a range of skills and tools, under direction and with limited autonomy, in familiar situations. It enables the learner to participate in and contribute to modern society, to pursue a range of employment opportunities or to progress to further education or training.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of either a QQI Level 3, Junior Certificate English or Maths (Ordinary level), Word Processing Level 3, or provide a working knowledge of English or Maths at this level. Included in the admission process is an interview, followed by an online assessment in Maths and English.
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.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.
Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of either a QQI Level 3,Junior Certificate English or Maths (Ordinary level), Word Processing Level 3, or provide a working knowledge of English or Maths at this level. Included in the admission process is an interview, followed by an online assessment in Maths and English.

Course Content

Title	Award	Awarding Body
Communications	Level 4 - Communications	QQI
Mathematics	Level 4 - Mathematics	QQI
IT Skills	Level 4 - IT Skills	QQI
Work Experience	Level 4 - Work Experience	QQI
Personal Effectiveness	Level 4 - Personal Effectiveness	QQI
Introduction to Healthcare\|	Level 4 - Introduction to Healthcare\|	QQI
Child Development And Play	Level 4 - Child Development And Play	QQI
Child Care And Safety	Level 4 - Child Care And Safety	QQI
Health And Safety Awareness	Level 4 - Health And Safety Awareness	QQI

Course Duration

This course is available Full Time (VTOS) and Part Time (BTEI)

FULL TIME (VTOS Programme): 5 days a week, over 1 year

*Students must be eligible under the (VTOS) Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme – see study options page for more information

PART TIME (BTEI Programme): 2 to 3 mornings per week, over 2 years

*Students must be eligible under the (BTEI) Back to Education Initiative – see study options page for more information

Progression

On successfully completing the programme students will be in a good position to progress onto further education. Many of our students have progressed onto and successfully completed our Level 4, level 5 and level 6 courses.

Career Opportunities

This area of study will enhance student’s career opportunities.

FEE

€100 non-refundable Centre Registration fee for both full time or part time option.

*Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board reserves the right to refuse course admission and/or completion.

Qualifications

Healthcare/Childcare (QQI Level 4)

Venue

Portarlington FETC

Bracklone Street

Portarlington

County Laois

Start Date 09/09/19

End Date 26/06/20

Duration 0 weeks

Facilities

Study Room
Free Parking
Disabled Parking
Canteen

Contact

Margaret Morrin

Email:

mmorrin@loetb.ie

Phone

(057) 8623161

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Centre Opening Times

Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

* Bank Holidays and Public Holidays – Closed

Location

Testimonials

Read what our past students have to say about their experience with Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre

“I found the course useful and interesting. Teachers were very helpful and understanding as most of us were going back to education after many years of not studying.
After successfully completing the first year of course I was lucky enough to get work experience, as an Accounts Assistant.”

Zane Polaskova (Student)

Accounts Assistant

“The decision to return to education was one of the best choices I made, the thought seemed daunting at the start but I soon settled in. All of the tutors were very helpful and the students gave each other support, I made some great friends who will be friends for life. The course I chose was Office Administration, this course most definitely helped me to secure the job I have today.”