Course Description
QQI Level 5 Communications Module Online
Chevron Training
Training Objectives
- Acquire communication skills necessary for personal and professional development
- Understand the principles of communication
- Develop skills to convey and interpret communicative messages in writing, orally and visually
- Understand the role of technology in modern communication and its application in personal and vocational life
Assessment Structure
- Collection of Work (50%)
- Skills Demonstration (50%)
Entry Requirements
National Vocational Certificate Level 4 Or Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
Course Syllabus
- Communications theory
- The importance of effective communication skills
- Listening behaviours
- Communication techniques for personal and professional scenarios
- Effective participation in formal meetings
- Efficient reading practices
- Media communication
- Non verbal communication techniques
- Body language
- The role of perception in the communication process
- Visual aids as a communicative device
- Communication and information technology
- Relevant legislation e.g. Freedom of Information Act
Course Code | 6N0690 |
College Name | Chevron Training |
Course Category | Care Assistance, Health Care |
Course Type | Distance Learning |
Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
Course Location | UK |
Course Fee | 295 |
Course Duration | 2 Months |
Course Times | You can complete this course within 2 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor. |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Title of Awarding | QQI level 5 minor award - 5N0690 |
Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course, however you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. |
Career Path | After successfully completing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare course, you will be qualified to work as a healthcare assistant, carer and care worker in an HSE registered healthcare setting. You will also be qualified to progress to further education. |