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Intellectual Disability Studies (QQI Level 5)



Intellectual Disability Studies (QQI Level 5) is a course run by The Open College, Dublin. It is a Distance Learning course with a duration of 8 weeks. Intellectual Disability Studies (QQI Level 5) gives a Course Qualification of Level 5 Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about Intellectual Disability Studies (QQI Level 5) at The Open College, please review the details below.

This course is designed for people who wish to work in the area of intellectual Disability, employers in the intellectual disability area would favour job candidates with this module completed.

The course will also be of particular interest to family members and friends who have contact with a person with Intellectual Disability.

This Component Certificate course leads to a QQI Level 5 award and is comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning/eLearning QQI course means that students can study flexibly at home or at work while gaining a nationally accredited qualification.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Unit 1 – When you have studied this Unit you will be able to
  • Unit 2 – When you have studied this Unit you will be able to
  • Unit 3 – When you have studied this Unit you will be able to
  • Unit 4 – When you have studied this Unit you will be able to

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Training ProviderThe Open College
Course LocationLeopardstown, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 18
Course TypeDistance Learning
Course QualificationLevel 5 Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsQQI Intellectual Disability Studies (5N1652) Level 5 component certificate
Course Duration8 weeks
Course TimeThis QQI Intellectual Disability Studies  course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend. Students can complete this course within 8 weeks which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
Course Fee€314
Entry RequirementsLeaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Healthcare, Childcare) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry. Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites. English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information. Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
Carear Path- This course is designed for those who are working, or planning to work, with children/adults with intellectual disability in a paid or voluntary capacity. - The course will also be of particular interest to family members and friends who have contact with a person with Intellectual Disability. Students who successfully complete this module may use this Level 5 credit towards the QQI Healthcare Support Level 5 Major Award – 5M4339.
Phone01 2061828
Course Code5N1652
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Unit 9, Leopardstown Business Centre,, Ballyogan Road, Leopardstown, Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland. Eircode: D18KX34

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