Care

The following 3 FETAC Level 5 modules will be covered to meet the requirements of the care facilities for LHP Skillnet members and to complete the certificate:
• Care of the Older Person 5N2706
• A Palliative Care Approach 5N3769
• Team Working 5N1367

We are now taking names for courses commencing in February and March 2013. Please contact us on 012187698 or 087 663 4995

AED heart saver CPR certification will be covered as a requirement for the care skills module. All the modules will be taught by registered nurse tutors (RNT).

FETAC Level 5 Care Skills Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Skills Demonstration: 60%
Assignments (2): 40%
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FETAC Level 5 Care Support Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Learner Record: 70%
Assignment:30%
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FETAC Level 5 Safety and Health at Work Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Assignments (2): 60%
Examination: 40%
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FETAC Level 5 Communications Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Collection of Work: 50%
Skills Demonstration: 50%
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FETAC Level 5 Work Experience Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Practice and Placement mode:-
Learner Record: 50%
Skills Demonstration: 30%
Assignment: 20%
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APEAL mode:-
Learner Record: 80%
Assignment: 20%
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FETAC Level 5 Care of the Older Person Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Skills Demonstration: 60%
Project: 40%
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FETAC Level 5 a Palliative Care Approach Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Learner Record: 70%
Assignment: 30%
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FETAC Level 5 Teamworking Module
Assessments for the Module are:
Skills Demonstration: 60%
Learner Record: 40%
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In Company Project
Programme completion requires a substantial industry based project, reported in the form of management report. The expectation that the project would realise savings of at least €30,000 for the participant organisation. The project will require the application of the concepts covered in the course. The output of the project should involve a significant benefit to the company. The Student, Supervisor and Company will agree the success metric for the project as part of the topic selection process.

Examples of success metrics could include:
the improvement of a specified performance indicator by an agreed amount.
the quantifiable addition of value to process or service which was the focus of the project.
a cost saving of the order of €30,000 which must be verified by the company, or in the case of a Small to Medium Enterprises, (SMEs, <250 employees), project savings must amount to 0.1% of annual turnover.
An example could be a kanban system that could result in cost savings through inventory reduction to the value of €50,000, or an increase in machine efficiency by 5%, or a reduction process cycle time by 10%.

There are also a limited number of free places available for unemployed students who meet the required criteria by ULearning Skillnet.

Please note there are only a limited number of subsidies available for both employed and unemployed students.

Jobseekers please be advised that the Department of Social Protection (DSP) has no mandate to extend welfare support to clients undertaking NFQ Level 9 Programmes. Such programmes cannot be approved by DSP, and on that basis are designated SKN-E. Notwithstanding the above, we may offer a NFQ L.9 place to a welfare recipient. This is conditional on our network informing the individual, during the recruitment & selection phase, that the:

Welfare payment must be relinquished should he/she wish to pursue the programme

Trainee must inform the Social Welfare Local Office (SWLO), prior to commencement, about his/her intention to undertake an SKN-E programme, so that the Office can take the necessary steps to review/withdraw payment

Unfortunately, Skillnets cannot seek exceptional approval from DSP for any jobseekers that wish to accept a place on one of the ULearning Skillnet Level 9 courses.

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Portfolio of evidence of prior qualifications in quality management together with the application of learning or competence (e.g green/black belt project reports, reflective papers or journals). Two references from appropriate signatories in the candidate’s organisation will be accepted as evidence. Candidates may be required to attend an interview prior to enrolling on the programme.