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Work Practice for Intellectual Disability Practice QQI Level 5 Live and Online via Zoom

Course ID: 194114
Forus Training
Westmeath
7 weeks
295
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Are you interested in learning about Work Practice for Intellectual Disability Practice? Forus Training’s Level 5 course is starting on August 18th 2026 for €295 - payment options available!
 
This 7 week course will give you the knowledge, skill and competence to work in an organisation or specific vocational context, carrying out vocationally related tasks over a period of time, independently while under general supervision.
 
Or start TODAY with our Online Anytime option! Please contact us for more details.

Throughout this course, you will...
  • Summarise the key features of an organisation, institution, or workplace, including:

    • Status (public, private, voluntary, or other)

    • Size and organisational structure

    • Main aims and overall work

    • Staff–client engagement

    • Management practices

  • Comment on current issues, challenges, and trends affecting the organisation or workplace, including relevant local, national, global, economic, social, and/or ethical factors

  • Summarise the main legislation and regulations relevant to the workplace, including:

    • Health, safety, and welfare at work

    • Employment and equality legislation

    • Regulations specific to the vocational context

  • Explain internal and external organisational policies and procedures relevant to one’s own role and the roles of others

  • Successfully complete a minimum two-month work practice placement, undertaking a range of vocationally specific tasks and activities

  • Select and analyse information required for a range of work-based tasks, applying knowledge to new and unfamiliar situations

  • Work independently in carrying out vocationally specific tasks, seeking advice and guidance as appropriate

  • Contribute positively as a member of a team or organisation by:

    • Maintaining good time-keeping

    • Demonstrating appropriate personal presentation

    • Meeting deadlines

    • Adhering to health, safety, and other relevant regulations and practices

  • Carry out work practice tasks and responsibilities in a professional and safe manner

  • Reflect on personal work practices, incorporating feedback from supervisors or mentors on performance, achievements, and challenges

  • Review personal and professional learning by identifying strengths and areas for development, as well as learning and career opportunities within the vocational field and organisation


Assessment:

This course is assessed in the following ways:

  • Learner Record 60%
  • Portfolio / Collection of Work 40%

Why Forus Training?

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

  • Learners have access to our LMS (Learning Management System). You will be given an account and a full induction on how the course works and how to access all available resources. The LMS includes all Session slideshows and related quizzes, and extra course material (where applicable),
  • We also offer a Learner Pack (optional extra with our Online Anytime courses) which includes a letter introducing the trainer, the assessment brief, a learner record document, printed LMS slideshows for reference, and accompanying manual / notes to support further learning,
  • Live tutorial sessions are held via Zoom. Our trainers are skilled and experienced in making live sessions engaging and interactive. All tutorials are recorded so that you can go back and re-watch which is especially useful when working on assessments,
  • Other course providers tend to not offer continued support to their learners. Our trainers open numerous doors to our learners. These include opportunities for discussion and feedback, and opportunities to bring up areas that need further assistance or support. They also offer additional education and learning activities, assessment support, opportunities to submit drafts, and meetings before or after class to answer queries that cannot be covered in the session (by appointment).

Course Details

Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationLevel 5 Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsWork Practice
Course Start Date18th August 2026
Course End Date15th September 2026
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 an 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 Intellectual Disability Practice.

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 Code5N1433

Course Provider

Forus Training

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

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