Care Support (FETAC Level 5)
- Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €250.00
- Course fee includes all documentation, lecturing, supervised exams, learner registration and FETAC certification fees. No other fees to pay.
- FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Care Support (D20164).
- The course includes 3 Full Day workshops supported by substantial course materials.
- The next course will be run in December 10th, 17th 2012 & January 14th 2013 – Monday Sessions.
- Course Locations: Leopardstown, Co. Dublin.
Who should complete this course?
- Learners who wish to gain a FETAC credit in Care Support at Level 5.
- Learners who wish to complete the FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support Major award – DHSXX. This module is a mandatory component as part of this Major award.
Learners who successfully complete this course will:
- understand the responsibilities and entitlements of a care worker.
- recognise the need for continuing development in care work, drawing on personal reflection and experience.
- promote good practice and respect for diversity in the care setting.
- understand the importance of working effectively as part of a team.
- communicate and deal with people in ways that are consistent with the role of a carer.
Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.
Topics covered include:
- Unit 1 Relating to the Client
- Unit 2 Reflection and Development
- Unit 3 Working with Others
- Unit 4 Working in Care.
Preferred entry level:
Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
Assessment:
Learner Record 70%
Assignment 30%
Learner Record:
A personal learner record will be compiled by candidates. It will include a selection of evidence arising from candidates’ work and interaction with others in healthcare support. The learner record may include items such as:
- reflection on relationships with clients, relatives, members of the health care team
- reflection on interpersonal issues that arise in care work, such as recognising diversity and individuality in clients, families and co-workers
- reflection on the candidate’s personal effectiveness as a care worker and personal strengths and weaknesses
- observations on the experience of receiving guidance and direction, and giving and receiving feedback
- evidence of appropriate reporting/record keeping
- notes on procedures for safeguarding privacy and dignity of clients and caring for clients’ property
- notes on the structures of the health service (including personnel on the various health care teams).
Assignment:
The internal assessor will devise a brief that requires candidates to produce a practical activity in the workplace. The assignment may be assessed by a workplace assessor or an internal assessor working in consultation with a workplace supervisor.
The activity should be planned, carried out and evaluated by the candidate, and may for example take the form of an outing or social event for client(s).
Evidence should include a description of:
- how the activity was planned, including consultation and/or decision making by the client(s)
- the resources used
- use of teamwork and/or other personnel involved
- verbal and non-verbal communication that took place
- an evaluation of the impact of the activity for the client(s).
Accreditation:
- Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Care Support (D20164).
- The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
Additional Information:
This course runs in association with The Open College.
