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Human Growth and Development QQI Level 5 Online

Online
7 weeks
295

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Interested in Human Growth and Development? Forus Training’s Level 5 Human Growth and Development course is starting on June 8th 2022.
Sign up today to gain this valuable QQI accredited qualification. This 7 week course is designed for those in a range of care or social or community settings, where an understanding of human growth and development from conception to old age will be essential to constructive engagement with people at various stages of personal development. The course will be delivered through a blend of virtual sessions and self directed learning allowing you to learn at your own pace without compromising on vital trainer support.
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Throughout this programme, you will discover how to:
  • Understand the concept of human growth and development from conception to old age,
  • Understand normal patterns of development from infancy to old age with reference to physical, emotional, social and intellectual development,
  • Recognise variations within the normal range of human growth and development and understand factors that can effect development throughout the lifespan,
  • Develop interpersonal/interactive skills appropriate to responding to the needs of others,
  • Apply skills/knowledge to typical work-based problems,
  • Explore own personal prejudices, fears and anxieties about working with people in need of care,
  • Develop self-confidence and empathy in dealing with people,
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify a range of individual needs and apply the interpersonal skills and strategies required to meet these needs in a range of settings.

 


Assessment

This course is assessed in the following ways, with the following weighting:

  • Assignment 60%
  • Examination 40%

Assignment

An assignment is an exercise carried out in response to a detailed, easy to follow, brief with specific guidelines given to you by your tutor. It is a form of continuous assessment.

Examination

An examination will assess your ability to recall and apply skills, knowledge and understanding within a set period of time (time constrained) and under examination conditions. This will be a written examination of 2 hours duration.

 


Tutor Support

At Forus Training, we have many different supports available for your learning.

Learner Pack

  • When you enrol on a course, you will receive a printed learner pack from your trainer on the first session of the event,
  • This learner pack contains clear assessment instructions and comprehensive material to support you as you complete the course,
  • The pack will also include induction information as well as forms that you will complete during and at the end of your course.

Trainer Support

  • The trainer provides support to learners, including issuing feedback on draft work you will submit. Expect to wait up to 72 hours for a response by email from your trainer. Many of our trainers have full time jobs as well as training with us this means they will have up-to-date sector specific information, but also means that you need to allow a little time for them to get back to you. Our trainers are current with practice in the sector in which they work,
  • Trainers can, by appointment, make time available to you before or after class to answer your queries that cannot be covered in the session. They can also make an appointment with you to discuss your work on a telephone call.

Course Details

CollegeForus Training
Course ID177646
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationLevel 5 Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsHuman Growth and Development
Course Start Date8th June 2022
Course End Date20th July 2022
Course Duration7 weeks
Course TimeThe course is accessible online, with a mixture of virtual sessions and self directed learning. Tutor support is provided throughout the course.
Course Fee295
Entry RequirementsThis course is open to anyone interested in doing it provided you fulfil some or one of the following criteria.

Have completed the Leaving Certificate,
and/or
You may also be eligible if you have relevant life and work experience, in this case you may need to speak to the tutor and discuss your previous work experience or furnish the tutor with a CV and work references.
Career PathThis course leads to a Level 5 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.
Course Code5N1279

Course Provider

Forus Training

Forus Training, Castle House, Castle Street, Mullingar, Westmeath, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: N91 Y896

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