Human Health Performance
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
In general you need to have a minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
Applications are welcome from students with Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications.
Exceptions can be made where special circumstances apply on a case by case basis.
The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as meeting the entry requirement for most courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities and Progression
There are approximately forty Higher Education Institutions including Universities, Institutes of Technology and private colleges offering places on a range of courses to QQI full award certificate holders. QQI’s information page Going to higher education using my QQI Award provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.
Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit visit cao.ie.
Full awards can also be used for graduates' progression to Further Education level 6 courses - visit cao.ie for further information. Full awards can also be used for entry to UK, European and International universities, on a case-by-case basis. Full information can be found here.
Eligible to apply for the following:
DC161 Analytical Science
DC162 Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science
DC163 Chemical Science General Entry
DC166 Environmental Science and Technology
DC168 Genetics and Cell Biology
DC175 Physics General Entry
DC180 Biological Science General Entry
DC 202 Sports Science DCU
DC 203 Science Education DCU
DC204 Athletic Therapy and Training
DC205 Physical Education and Biology
DC206 Physical Education and Mathematics
TU 736 Sports Science and Health TUD Tallaght
CW106 Physiology and Health Science Carlow IT
CK707 Medical and Health Sciences UCC
AL 843 Physical Activity Health Science Athlone IT
Plus many other Participating courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Further information
Start Date: September 2023.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
All Courses Are Now Free.
There is now no cost associated with making an application for a course.
A €50 registration cost (which is non-refundable) will be paid by the applicant at the point of acceptance of an offer of a place on a course.
In addition to the normal PLC registration fee, costs which up until now have been paid directly by a learner themselves for items such as uniforms, equipment or fees to external exam bodies will now be covered by City of Dublin ETB.
View www.studentfinance.ie for details or the college website www.colaisteide.ie (or view link to course fees above)
Possible Fee Exemptions:
You may be exempt from paying QQI Exam Fees if you satisfy one of the following criteria:
You hold a full medical card in your own right
You are the dependent child of a full medical card holder
You are eligible for a student grant from SUSI (letter from SUSI required)
You are getting Back to Education Allowance or a VTOS allowance
Please upload any documentation to prove you have this exemption, otherwise you will be required to pay these elements of your fee and then seek a refund at a later date.
Yes.
You apply online using the link below. You can apply at any time. When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system. You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to Colaiste Ide.
Coláiste Íde is offering an innovative Pre-University Level 5 Human Health Performance Programme starting September 2022. This course has been designed in conjunction with universities, based upon the QQI entry requirements for science-based degrees. The direct benefits to you as a student in completing the Human Health Performance Programme is that it will enable you to gain knowledge and skills required to apply to university courses that lead to careers in Physical Education and Athletic Therapy and Training.
The Human Health Performance Programme at Coláiste Íde gives you a solid foundation in human science that is vital to securing a career in these areas. Laboratory Skills and biomechanics modules give you a fantastic grounding in knowledge to send you on your way to an industry that is built off finding performance solutions. Extensive careers advice and advice on higher education opportunities is an integral part of the programme. Participants will be facilitated in investigating their personal strengths and talents and receive one-to-one guidance to ensure they achieve optimum outcomes from this innovative programme.
What Will I Study?
Modules you will cover include Data analytics, Biology, Biomechanics, Maths, Anatomy, Nutrition, Team working, Laboratory techniques, Chemistry, work experience plus ITEC Gym Instruction.
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques.
What Qualifications Will I Get When I Finish The Course?
QQI Level 5 in Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 and ITEC Gym instructions.
Admissions Officer,
Colaiste Ide College of Further Education,
Tel: 01 834 2333 / 834 2450
Email: info@ide.cdetb.ie
Web: www.colaisteide.ie