Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course combines academic and practical learning to enable you to build up the essential knowledge and skills for Nursing and other Health related careers. Nursing Theory & Practice and Care skills are taught by a Clinical Nurse Practitioner. The programme will prepare you for entry to a Degree in Nursing Studies or Social Care Studies in Ireland, the UK or Scotland. It is suitable for those that have recently completed the Leaving Certificate and experienced mature persons seeking a formal qualification. This QQI Level 5 certificate will also give you the practical skills and expertise necessary to enter employment as a healthcare assistant in a Hospital, Nursing Home, or other healthcare setting.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Work Experience
Human Growth & Development
Anatomy & Physiology
Infection Prevention & Control
Social Studies
Nursing Theory & Practice
Care Skills
Customer Service
Computer Applications Level 4
First Aid Responder (FAR)
Manual & Patient Handling
HACCP
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 leads to 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 possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M4349 |
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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
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
Learners who have successfully completed this award could expect to find employment in hospitals, nursing homes, or in the community. This award facilitates entry on a competitive basis through the CAO to a range of third level institutions nationwide leading to awards at a higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award also enables learners application through UCAS to access a range of Nursing Degree programmes in UK universities.