Healthcare - Traineeship
If you are interested in supporting older people to continue to live rich lives, then you should consider joining this course where you will have an opportunity to support these valued members of society by providing quality care and making a difference in their everyday lives.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be over 16 years of age and have completed their Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades or five passes pre 2017.
For mature students these requirements need not apply and applications may be considered based on a proven interest in the field of Healthcare.
Applications are welcome from those in existing employment who are seeking to upskill or reskill into this industry.
Further information
There are no fees for this course. You may be entitled to a training allowance, travel or accommodation allowance, a meal allowance and access to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS).
If you are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment you may be able to continue with these payments or change to a Training Allowance please check with your DSP Officer.
To apply now for this Traineeship:
Complete the application form.
Completed Applications Forms should be sent to:
Michelle Tilson,
Recruitment Office,
CMETB FET Campus,
Dublin Road,
Cavan,
H12 FW53.
Are you a caring person who has an interest in looking after others?
Our healthcare course is designed around caring for older people in our community. These are individuals who have worked hard and contributed to our society and now need support in their daily lives. They are valued members of our community.
If you are interested in supporting older people to continue to live rich lives, then you should consider joining this course where you will have an opportunity to support these valued members of society by providing quality care and making a difference in their everyday lives.
With this traineeship you can study and work locally, close to home in a flexible working environment. This course is 38 weeks and is fully funded. From the course you will gain a QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills as well as additional courses like Cardiac First Response Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA). You will gain knowledge, develop skills and confidence to work in holistic care in a variety of healthcare settings.
If you have been out of education for a long time or if you have just left school this course could be suitable for you. Perhaps you are thinking of a career change or returning to the workforce again this could be the right course and delivery for you.
With this course you will get a min of 12 weeks work experience so you are applying the knowledge in the workplace from the classroom and allowing the employer to see your potential. Many students are so successful in this course they are offered part time work before the course ends.
After completion of this traineeship individuals can progress into employment or further study. QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of Higher Certificate and Degree programmes. For example Level 7 BA Degree in Applied Social Studies with Athlone Institute of Technology where students take year one in Cavan Institute and remaining years in AIT.
Graduates may also apply for a place on the one-year level 6 course, Health Services Supervisory Management also available at Cavan Institute.
Individuals can work as a Healthcare Assistants, Healthcare Attendants, Carers, these titles are used interchangeably depending on the employer.
What is a Traineeship?
Traineeships combine directed off-the-job training (classroom-based learning) with on-the-job training (work-based learning). A min of 30 % of the course is on-the-job. This approach provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain real work experience, reinforcing the theory learnt in the classroom.
The course is delivered in Cavan Institute Monday – Friday from 9-4pm. After you have received the required training from September to November this will change to 3 days a week classroom-based learning in Cavan Institute and two days on site work-based training with your employer.
Employers and CMETB design all aspects of the traineeship, from programme design and development to recruitment and delivery, therefore tailoring the programme to meet the skill needs and gaps within the industry.
Why Study a traineeship?
No Course Costs
Study close to home
Greatly improved employment prospects
Significant work experience with local employers
Possible Training, Meal and travel allowances
Possible Employer Bursary
Develop work based learning skills, knowledge and competence
Uniforms and PPE are provided
Funding
Cavan and Monaghan ETB Traineeships are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.
• Care of the older person
• Care Skills
• Care Support
• Career Planning and Work Experience
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Palliative Care Support
• Rehabilitation Support
• Understanding Mental Health
• Personal Effectiveness
• Work Practice
From the course you will gain a QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills as well as additional courses like Cardiac First Response Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA). You will gain knowledge, develop skills and confidence to work in holistic care in a variety of healthcare settings.
Further Enquires
Further Information
To find out more about Traineeships, contact:
Michelle Tilson
Recruitment Officer
Tel: 049-4353924
Email: training@cmetb.ie
Website: www.cmetb.ie/traineeships