The Adult Education Service South East (Dublin) are offering QQI level 5 Modules onsite and online that lead towards a QQI Major Award in Community Care. This award can be used for gaining experience and employment in Social Care Work, for example in disability services or care of the older person. It is also suitable for Special Needs Assisting.
All our classes are designed for adult learners, they are part-time and flexible. Classes are held onsite in the Adult Education Services in Dundrum or Loughlinstown. We also have some online courses and some blended courses courses (onsite and online)
All Community Care core modules have a focus on working with people in a care role.
Core Modules Include:
QQI Level 5 Care Provision and Practice 5N2705
QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
QQI Level 5 Human Growth and Development 5N1279
QQI Level 5 Communications 5N0690
QQI Level 5 Work Experience 5N1356
A wide range of optional modules can also be chosen to complement these core modules and lead to a Major Award
Eligibility: Learners must be on a social welfare payment and / or have a medical card and /or have left school before completing a leaving certificate and aged 18-65 years. If you don’t meet these criteria, please contact us to discuss your options.
Term: September – December 2022
This term we are offering the following Community Care modules. (Click on course titles for more information and/or to register for a place)
Work Experience (ONLINE) | Online Only 60 Hours work placement required |
Monday 1pm-4pm |
Care Skills | Dundrum | Tuesday 9:30 – 12:30 |
Special Needs Assisting | Dundrum | Tuesday 9:30 – 12:30 |
Human Growth & Development (ONLINE*) |
Online Some classes onsite in Dundrum |
Wednesday 1pm – 4pm |
Intellectual Disability Studies | Dundrum | Friday 9:30 – 12.30 |
Care Provision & Practice | Loughlinstown | Monday 9:30-12:30 |
Communications | Loughlinstown | Tuesday 9:30-12:30 |
Special Needs Assisting | Loughlinstown | Wednesday 9:30-12:30 |
Care of The Older Person | Loughlinstown | Thursday 9:30-12:30 |
If you would like further information or to register, you can either click on the course link or please contact us in one of the following ways:
Phone: 01-2989283
Email: learningdundrum@ddletbaes.ie