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Fetac Level 5 carer

  • 05-12-2017 9:17am
    #1
    shivermetimber
    Registered Users Posts: 270 ✭✭


    Hi folks. I'm looking to change my work and I would like to explore becoming a carer. I know that Fetac Level 5 is required with chosen modules giving you the direction of care i.e. care for the elderly, care for disability etc.

    So how does the Fetac qualification work exactly? Do I need to complete and pass a certain amount of modules to add up credits to a total score?

    Also, is is possible to do all that is required on a full time basis and if so how long does it take compared to just going at it full time? There seems to be so many places offering and the costs also vary quite a bit so I'm a bit lost on what options to look at.


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  • #2
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,290 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    Go to your local ETB. They will offer the best price and you are more likely to get the full award. Be careful, some private providers only offer partial awards.


  • #3
    shivermetimber
    Registered Users Posts: 270 ✭✭shivermetimber


    spurious wrote: »
    Go to your local ETB. They will offer the best price and you are more likely to get the full award. Be careful, some private providers only offer partial awards.

    Thanks. Would this be the correct list of ETB's? https://www.etbi.ie/etbs/find-a-training-centre/


  • #4
    peaceboi
    Registered Users Posts: 587 ✭✭✭peaceboi


    shivermetimber wrote: »
    Hi folks. I'm looking to change my work and I would like to explore becoming a carer. I know that Fetac Level 5 is required with chosen modules giving you the direction of care i.e. care for the elderly, care for disability etc.

    So how does the Fetac qualification work exactly? Do I need to complete and pass a certain amount of modules to add up credits to a total score?

    Also, is is possible to do all that is required on a full time basis and if so how long does it take compared to just going at it full time? There seems to be so many places offering and the costs also vary quite a bit so I'm a bit lost on what options to look at.

    You can study it for free, contact lhp skillnet.
    Finished all 8 modules and graduated last week.
    Working in nearby nursing home now. Would really recommend them.


  • #5
    shivermetimber
    Registered Users Posts: 270 ✭✭shivermetimber


    peaceboi wrote: »
    You can study it for free, contact lhp skillnet.
    Finished all 8 modules and graduated last week.
    Working in nearby nursing home now. Would really recommend them.

    Thanks. Did you study it for free while working or did you do it through unemployed means / Jobseekers?


  • #6
    peaceboi
    Registered Users Posts: 587 ✭✭✭peaceboi


    shivermetimber wrote: »
    Thanks. Did you study it for free while working or did you do it through unemployed means / Jobseekers?

    Had class only on Thursday s. It depends on your family status I guess, or you could also request them saying you looking for change in career and have great passion in giving care. My case only the other half was working then.


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  • #7
    shivermetimber
    Registered Users Posts: 270 ✭✭shivermetimber


    peaceboi wrote: »
    Had class only on Thursday s. It depends on your family status I guess, or you could also request them saying you looking for change in career and have great passion in giving care. My case only the other half was working then.

    Thanks for the quick reply. I'll look into it as if not for me it may suit my partner instead ;)


  • #8
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,290 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    shivermetimber wrote: »
    Thanks. Would this be the correct list of ETB's? https://www.etbi.ie/etbs/find-a-training-centre/

    There are many more centres than that. Many of the Level 5s are run in FE colleges, some attached to second level schools. If you find your local ETB Adult Education officer (they might call them Directors of Education now) they will know all the courses available in your area.


  • #9
    shivermetimber
    Registered Users Posts: 270 ✭✭shivermetimber


    spurious wrote: »
    There are many more centres than that. Many of the Level 5s are run in FE colleges, some attached to second level schools. If you find your local ETB Adult Education officer (they might call them Directors of Education now) they will know all the courses available in your area.

    Will do, thanks!


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