Health Promotion
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
Course Delivery Method: Self-Paced/Blended/Classroom.
All delivery methods include access to discussion board, online submission system and Further support is available - academic writing, study skills and Harvard referencing.
Entry Requirements
Is this course for you?
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to raise community awareness of health related issues, holistic approaches to health and to establish and evaluate health promotion programmes.
Access to the Programme
Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience are welcomed. The Course Advisor is available to meet with prospective learners to discuss and advise on the course details, career and academic opportunities and assess your suitability for the course.
Entry Criteria
Entry criteria / prerequisites Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate. Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
English
As this NFQ level 6 qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course. Forus Training recommends a minimum English language competency of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for successful completion of this programme. If you are not sure what level of English competency you have, please contact hello@forustraining.ie and a Course Advisor will arrange for you to take an assessment.
IT Skills and Equipment Required
Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course. A PC with Windows 8 or later or a Mac with OSX 10.5 or later.
An internet connection with a speed of at least 10mbps.
The latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari, set to accept cookies and pop-ups.
Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader, to view content.
Word processing software, such as MS Word or Google Docs.
Some courses include video, therefore your computer must be capable of playing video and sound.
* eLearning and tutor support may vary by course, please check each course page for details.
Careers / Further progression
What are my progression routes?
This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may use their credits towards completing a higher level of study in the area of Health and Social Care.
Students who successfully complete this Major Award can also use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities.
Further information
For future start dates please contact the Provider.
€360.
How to apply?
Choose and purchase the programme online (see "Application Weblink" below) below.
6N2214 Health Promotion.
This course gives you the skills and competence to promote health and wellness to raise community awareness of health related issues, holistic approaches to health and to establish and evaluate health promotion programmes.
Through this programme you will discover how to:
Explain how food is converted into energy and identify the factors that can affect the energy requirements of an individual: weight, height and exercise level
Outline current diet guidelines and explain the link between exercise and well-being
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of substance and drug abuse
Demonstrate an awareness about common illnesses in the population: Emphysema, COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, etc
Identify health issues in the local community
Identify key agencies at local and national level e.g. medical, social, education, religious and sporting7 Demonstrate the importance of being a positive role model in promoting a healthy lifestyle in others
Identify ways to facilitate change through creative means
Identify local resources i.e. funding, key personnel, facilities, etc
Identify tasks required for successful implementation of a planned event e.g. design information sheet, booking event, guest speaker
Use creative means to promoting healthy living and be able to motivate people (e.g. staff, clients, etc)
Adhere to budget guidelines
Review of set targets and identifying key issues of a planned event
Evaluate their own lifestyle choices
Appraise the need for a holistic (mind/body/spirit)approach to wellbeing
Set health promotion targets to promote a healthier lifestyle
Develop a health promotion event relevant to the local community Demonstrate understanding of how best to motivate people
Know how to empower the individual in the local community i.e. education, access to resources, etc
Organise a healthy living event e.g. relevant seminar, food demonstration, hike, walk, exercise/dance/yoga class
Delegate responsibilities to team members as appropriate and supervise team members as required
Identify possible solutions and make recommendation for implementation on future events.
The course 6N2214 Health Promotion is assessed in the following ways, with the following weighting:
Project
Learner Record
Project
A project is a individual to a brief with guidelines, that will be given to you on the first session of your course. They are carried out over a period of time. Projects involve: research – requiring individual investigation of a topic related to your course.
Learner Record
A learner record is a self-reported record by you, in which you are required to describe specific learning experiences, activities, responses, skills acquired. You will compile a personal logbook/journal/diary/daily diary/ record.
Grading
Pass 50% - 64%
Merit 65% - 70%
Distinction 80% - 100%
6N2214 Health Promotion
What qualification will I receive?
You will be awarded a certificate 6N2214 Health Promotion
QQI is the awarding body. Forus Training is a provider of education and training programmes and we issue certificates to learners who have reached the standard for a QQI award. The certificate you will receive on successful completion is a formal confirmation by QQI that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence required to achieve the named award.
This Programme is validated by QQI and is coded 6N2214 Health Promotion. This certificate which will be issued to you by us is an award listed on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). This ensures the certificate is nationally and internationally recognised and has many potential uses; for example, for further / higher education or employment in Ireland or abroad.
Forus Training,
Castle House,
Castle Street,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath
N91 Y896.
t: 044 9349400
e: hello@forustraining.ie