Adult Education

To Download Application form for PLC courses, click on the link at the end of the page.

Certificate in Childcare

Certifying Body; FETAC
Course Duration; 1 year (Sept—May)

Course Description

This course is designed for those who wish to care for young children in  Nurseries, Crèches, Playgroups, After School Groups or  Home Settings

Course Content
Mandatory
Caring for Children (0-6 years)
Child Development
Early Childhood Education
Working in Childcare
Work Experience
Communications

Electives
(2 of the following)
Care Provision & Practice
Human Growth & Development
Care Skills
Care Support
Safety and Health at Work
 

Community Care Assistant

FETAC Award: Certificate in Community Care—DCHCC (Level 5)

Course Duration; 1 year (Sept—May)

Course Description
This course is designed for those who wish to work  in Community projects ie drug awareness, homeless, refugee projects etc

Course Content
Mandatory
Care Provision & Practice
Human Growth & Development
Safety and Health at Work
Work Experience
Communications
 
Electives
Care Skills
Care Support
Early Childhood Education

Healthcare Assistant
FETAC Award: Certificate in Healthcare Support DHSXX (Level 5)
Course Duration; 1 year (Sept—May)

Course Description
This course is designed for those who wish to work  as  Health Care Assistants in hospitals, nursing homes or in the Community.

Course Content
Mandatory
Care Provision & Practice
Human Growth & Development
Safety and Health at Work
Work Experience
Communications
 
Electives
Care Skills
Care Support
Early Childhood Education

Work Experience
All students are required to partake in the Work Placement Programme. Students will spend one day per week in a work placement setting which is relevant to their Vocational Programme.

Castlepollard Community College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications. Castlepollard Community College has agreed its quality assurance procedures with FETAC.
All Programmes offered are fully approved by the Department of Education and Science.

For more information on FETAC programmes, click on www.fetac.ie