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LEVEL 5 COMMUNITY CARE AWARD (DCHCC) ONE YEAR

This course will enable the student to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to work with older people in a variety of care settings.

Course Content

• Care of the Older Person
• Human Growth & Development
• Care Provision & Practice
• Social Studies
• Safety & Health at Work
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Word Processing

Download Care Work with Older People (Leonardo da Vinci Community
Vocational Training Action Programme)

Certification

FETAC/NCVA Community Care Award

Entry Requirements

Ordinary Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied. All applicants must have two references relevant to social care and are subject to individual and group interview. Applications are welcome from mature students with relevant experience.

Please download the Garda vetting form and bring the completed form to your interview. Garda Vetting Application Form

Progression/Employment

Students will develop the skills necessary to take up employment as a care assistant in a variety of care settings for older people.

Students may be eligible to apply to Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

Please note that the combination of modules outlined above may be subject to revision.

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