Code

PG26476

Title

Certificate in Applied Care Skills

Programme Purpose

The Certificate in Applied Care Skills provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills and competencies for social and health care practice and is an introduction to the suite of skills necessary in the social and health care profession. Key skills include: person-centred planning, basic law, safeguarding, skills of daily living, infection control and a knowledge of basic principles of care and communication. Learners will gain a grounding in these core professional care skills and will also learn the principles of professional health and social care practice, rooted in ethical and human rights principles. Learners will also develop knowledge and understanding of social policy and law as it applies to social care in Ireland and elsewhere. Additionally, training will be provided in important administrative skills such as needs analysis, risk assessment, and report writing. These are essential skills not only for those working as Social and Health Care Assistants or in support roles, but also as a basis for potential progression, should learners decide to pursue further studies that would lead them to further qualifications in affiliated fields. The Certificate in Applied Care Skills (Level 6, 30 ECTS) programme is comprised of four modules (Professional Practice: Introduction to Care Skills and Support, 10 ECTS; Social Care in Practice, 5 ECTS; Social Policy and Law for Social Care , 10 ECTS; Learning to Learn 5 ECTS). It has been designed for those who wish to acquire introductory core skills and knowledge required for an applied setting in health or social care and/or for those who may use this special purpose award qualification as a taster before pursuing additional qualifications, reskilling or upskilling in the area of applied social and health care skills. This programme does not fulfil the requirements for the Standards of Proficiency regulated by CORU for the title of Social Care Worker/Practitioner.

Duration Description

NFQ Level(s)

6

EQF Level(s)

5

Location

Dublin City

Delivery Modes

PEL Applies

Yes

PEL Arrangements

Insurance Product

What is PEL?

Details

Validation Documents

Certificate of Validation, Panel Report