Course Description
Child Health and Well Being (QQI Level 5)
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide for the health and well-being of children and maintain healthy, hygienic and safe practices and environments in a range of early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings.
Learners who successfully complete this module will:
- understand the responsibilities involved in providing for the health and well-being of children
- care for the physical needs of children in the ECCE setting
- promote good practice in child health and well-being
- maintain an environment for children that is healthy, hygienic and safe.
Topics covered include:
- Unit 1: Safety
- Unit 2: Health
- Unit 3: Feeding Babies and Children
- Unit 4: Nappy-Changing and Toileting.
| College | The Open College |
| Course Location | Leopardstown, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 18 |
| Course Category | Childcare, Educational & Teacher Training |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 6 component Certificate in Child Health and Well Being (5N1765). |
| Course Duration | 8 weeks |
| Course Time | This Child Health and Well Being 5N1765 (QQI Level 5) 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 | 295 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Healthcare/Childcare/Sports) 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. Learners will be required to undertake a practical supervised work placement (30 hours minimum over the duration of the programme – approx. 4-6 hours per week) within the relevant vocational area. 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. Garda Vetting is required for all Childcare placements and students can apply for this through The Open College. Please ask for details. Certain assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a Supervisor or Line manager. 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. Be competent in both written and spoken English. If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband. |
| Carear Path | Students who successfully complete this module may use this Level 5 credit towards the QQI Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5 Major Award – 5M2009. |
| Phone | +353 1 206 1828 |
| Course Code | 5N1765 |
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The Open College
Unit 9, Leopardstown Business Centre,, Ballyogan Road, Leopardstown, Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland. Eircode: D18KX34
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