Programme Details

The programmes listed lead to awards in the NFQ. The provider that offers the programme will have full details.

Code

PG22302

Title

Intellectual Disability Practice

Programme Purpose

This programme offers learners the opportunity to achieve all or part of the NFQ Level 5 Certificate in Intellectual Disability Practice . Further details about the programme e.g. Duration, Location etc are available on this register and from the provider, B and B Nursing

Duration Description

This programme can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis depending on a number of factors including the funding mechanism and learner availability. Directed Hours: 50 hours per module Self-Directed: 100 hours per module Full time. When delivered full-time this programme extends over 38 weeks. Students will attend the training centre 4 days a week for a period of 6 hours a day. A typical day will involve 3 hours of instructor-led training and a further 3 hours of supervised self-directed learning (completion of projects, compilation of learner journals, completion of assignments, exam preparation, research, study periods etc.) There is no instructor-led training during the periods of work experience, however the learner will be under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or equivalently qualified person such as a Healthcare Supervisor or Manager. Work Experience is conducted over a period of 30 days at scheduled intervals throughout the programme. The programme also includes onsite visits and presentations by industry experts throughout the duration of the Programme. Part Time: When run part-time, this programme is run over an 18 month period (104 weeks). Each module is delivered in a 7-week window during which students receive an average of just over 7 hours per week (50 hours) of instructor led-training. The balance of 100 hours of self-directed hours will be used by students for completion of projects, compilation of learner journals, completion of assignments, exam preparation, research, study periods etc. The programme modules do not run contiguously, however all 8 are completed within the 18-month period.

NFQ Level(s)

5

EQF Level(s)

4

Location

Waterford County

Delivery Modes

Centre/School/College Based

Workplace Learning

Workplace Training

Delivery Methods

Directed Learning

Group Discussions/Interactions

Practical/workshop/Laboratories/studio sessions

Work Experience/Simulated Work environment

Tutorials/One on one supported learning

Self Directed Learning

On the job Training

Lectures / Classes

Practical Sessions

Tutorials

PEL Applies

Yes

PEL Arrangements

Alternate Providers

What is PEL?

Validation Date

16-06-2016

Validation Documents

This programme leads to the following Minor Award(s). It is also a requirement for the Major Award(s) listed

Code Title Award Class NFQ Level

5M1761

Intellectual Disability Practice

Major

5

5N0690

Communications

Minor

5

5N1356

Work Experience

Minor

5

5N1433

Work Practice

Minor

5

5N1652

Intellectual Disability Studies

Minor

5

5N1709

Understanding Special Needs

Minor

5

5N1740

Community Inclusion

Minor

5

5N1749

Empowering the Individual

Minor

5

5N1753

Facilitating Learning

Minor

5

5N3738

Family Support Skills

Minor

5

Centres offering Intellectual Disability Practice

Name Address Contact Website
B and B Nursing Tintur, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford 087 686 5034

www.bandbnursing.ie