Level 6 Certificate in Disability Awareness

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• Was: €499
• FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Disability Awareness (L32333)
• Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
• There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
• Students can complete this course within 3 months 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.

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Course Details:

The module is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge necessary to care for those with additional needs. The module aims to promote awareness and increase knowledge with regard to the aetiology, signs, symptoms of those with disabilities and conditions; including an overview of the role of therapies and techniques.

Course documentation for this, FETAC accredited course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexible at home or at work, while gaining a nationally accredited qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.

Topics Covered:

Unit 1: Types of Disabilities and Conditions

Unit 2: Behaviour Difficulties and their Management

Unit 3: Specific Learning Difficulties

Unit 4:Self Regulation and Social Skills Training.

Who should complete this course?

• People who wish to pursue a career working with people who suffer from a disability.

Preferred entry level:

• FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Childcare or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• Students must be competent in both written and spoken English.
  

Programme Entry Requirements:

• If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
• If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
• As part of the assessment criteria for this course students’ will need to carry out practical demonstrations, all candidate’s who enroll for this course must have the agreement from their supervisor/manager in the work place to oversee their practical work.

Progression to further Studies:

• This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards completing a Major FETAC award.

Assessment:

This course is assessed through a number of assignments and a final exam which students must complete to demonstrate their understanding of various topics.

The internal assessor will devise a brief that requires the candidate to produce evidence that demonstrates an understanding and application, within the workplace, of a range of specific learning outcomes with regard to a chosen disability or condition.

Examination: The internal assessor will devise a theory-based examination that assesses the candidate’s ability to recall and apply theory and understanding, requiring responses to a range of structured questions. These questions may be answered in different media such as in writing or orally.
The examination will be based on a range of specific learning outcomes from all units of the module and will be 2 hours in duration.

The format of the examination will be as follows:
25 Short Questions to answer 20
4 structured questions
Candidates are required to answer 3 (20 marks each)

Grading:

Pass 50 - 64%
Merit 65 - 79%
Distinction 80 - 100%

Accreditation:

• Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Component Certificate in Disability Awareness (L32333) at Level 6.
• The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
• There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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