Programme 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 |
---|---|---|---|
Intellectual Disability Practice |
Major |
5 |
|
Communications |
Minor |
5 |
|
Work Experience |
Minor |
5 |
|
Work Practice |
Minor |
5 |
|
Intellectual Disability Studies |
Minor |
5 |
|
Understanding Special Needs |
Minor |
5 |
|
Community Inclusion |
Minor |
5 |
|
Empowering the Individual |
Minor |
5 |
|
Facilitating Learning |
Minor |
5 |
|
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 |