QQI Programmes

Courses available 

Rehabilitative Training Centre Clontarf

General Learning Level 1 (P1GL0)

Mandatory

Listening & speaking (M1C01)

Shape & Space (M1N07)

Non-verbal communication (M1C04)

Problem Solving (M1N09)

 

Elective

Using Technology (M1T10)

Food, Choice & Health (M1H16)

Visual Art (M1A18)

Personal Decision Making (M1L12)

 

General Learning Level 2 (P2GL0)

Mandatory

Listening & speaking (M2C03)

Non-verbal communication (M2C04)

Shape & Space (M2N07)

 

Elective

Health Related Exercise (M2H17)

Using Technology (M2T10)

Visual Art (M2A18)

 

Rehabilitative Training Centre Ongar

General Learning Level 1 (P1GL0)

Mandatory

Listening & speaking (M1C01)

Problem Solving (M1N09)

Shape & Space (M1N07)

 

Elective

Using Technology (M1T10)

Visual Art (M1A18)

Food, Choice & Health (M1H16)

Health Related Exercise (M1H17)

Personal Safety (M1H15)

Computer Skills (MIT11)

 

General Learning Level 2 (P2GL0)

Mandatory

Listening & speaking (M2C03)

Quantitative Problem Solving (M2N09)

Shape & Space (M2N07)

 

Elective

Health Related Exercise (M2H17)

Food, Choice & Health (M2H16)

Computer Skills (M2T11)

Personal Safety (M2H15)

Visual Art (M2A18)

 

Raheny CDETB

Employability Skills Levels 3 (3M0935)

Mandatory

Application of Number (3N0928)

Communications (3N0880)

Career Preparation (3N0896)

Work Experience (3N0587)

Health & Fitness (3N0531)

Computer Literacy (3N0881)

Health & Safety Awareness (3N0532)

Retail Sales Transaction (3N0892)

 

Elective

Planting and Potting by Hand (3N0891)

Drawing (3N0581)

Breakfast Cookery (3N0895)

 

Centres 

  • CDETB (Raheny)
  • The Rehabilitative Training Programmes (Ongar and Clontarf) 

Application Process 

Rehabilitative Training Programmes 

  • Step 1: Meet with the HSE Day Opportunities Team and they will send a referral to the CRC.
  • Step 2: Once the CRC receives the referral from the HSE Occupational Guidance, Adult Day and Rehabilitative Training Services. 
  • Step 3: The CRC will offer you a sampling day which will allow you to visit the centre and see if it is a good match.
  • Step 4: If the sampling day is successful, the CRC will allocate resources and offer you a place on the course.

 

 

Application Process 

Rehabilitative Training Programmes 

  • Step 1: The CRC receive referrals from the HSE Occupational Guidance, Adult Day and Rehabilitative Training Services. 

CDETB  

  • Step 1: Contact the Programme Co-ordinator, Elaine Pope, by phone on +353 087 717 2628 or by email at epope@crc.ie to express your interest in becoming a student on the programme.  
  • Step 2: An introduction meeting will be arranged, where you will learn about the programme, have a tour of the training centre and meet the staff and other students. The Programme coordinator will also give you an Application Form to complete.  
     
  • Step 3: Once the coordinator receives your completed application form, a two-day sampling will be arranged. During the sampling days, you will attend all of the classes and activities. There is a short assessment at the end of the sampling days to assess your literacy and numeracy skills. There is also an informal interview with the co-ordinator.
     
  • Step 4: The team will contact you after your sampling day to let you know if you have successfully secured a place as a student on the programme.  
     
  • Step 5: Places are offered are subject to you successfully completing a 3-month Probationary Period. The purpose of the probation period is to allow time for you and the trainers to assess how you are settling into the course and to look at your conduct and attendance.  This period also gives you and the Training Team an opportunity to look at whether the programme is the right one for you.
     
  • Step 6: If you successfully complete the three-month probation period, you will then complete the remaining 15 months of the programme. 

 

Eligibility Criteria

Rehabilitative Training Programmes

Adults with the following disabilities are eligible to enroll in the Rehabilitative Training Programmes; Intellectual disabilities, Physical, Sensory (deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visual impairment), Mental health difficulties, and autism spectrum disorder.

These HSE funded training courses are designed to enhance life skills, social skills, and basic work skills for people with disabilities. The duration of the courses is usually two to four years. These courses can help prepare you for mainstream education or additional training options.


CDETB

Applicants must have a disability and have reached the current statutory school leaving age. There are no formal educational requirements.

 

What to expect/course descriptions 

The Rehabilitative Training Programme

The Rehabilitative Training Programme is for young school leavers between the ages of 18 to 22 years whose education profile would generally range from Junior Certification school programme to Applied Leaving Certificate Level.  

Adults must live in CH09 area and are funding approved by the Day Opportunities Team in the HSE. The programme provides support during the transition from school to further education and or employment, the RT has an important role in working with the adults on developing personal independence and social skills. Adults are expected to travel independently to the course. 

The RT programme implements the New Direction approach to service delivery which is based on the principles of person centeredness, community inclusion, active citizenship and high-quality service delivery. RTC offers an introductory Pre-Vocational Skills Training aimed at school leavers with a physical/sensory and or a mild learning disability. 

The course duration is two years. The programme is designed to support adults to achieve a good life in accordance with their own wishes, needs and aspirations. Each adult on the programme is assigned a Keyworker who will support the adult throughout their programme duration. We offer QQI modules at Levels 1 & 2 and other personal development modules to complete formal and informal educational qualifications. Adults participate in optional modules such as Horticulture, Woodwork, Art & Drama. Some of these are delivered off site in the community. 

 

CDETB 

The CDETB Employability Skills Programme is an 18-month programme, providing Introductory Vocational Skills Training within the CRC, to assist learners to achieve a QQI Level 3 Major Award in Employability Skills, a nationally recognised qualification.  

Learners with special educational needs are offered high quality accessible education and training, with a clear emphasis placed on progression and personal development.  

The Employability Skills Programme can be the ideal stepping stone for those students who have just finished school, but are not quite ready yet for employment or further education in a mainstream setting. 

Access. Transfer and Withdrawls 

Access, Transfer and Withdrawals Policy 

· If you wish to transfer to a different programme, the CRC will review this on a case by case basis. We will consider the skills, knowledge and competencies required to successfully complete the course and see if the course will be a good match for you.

· Transfer requests must be completed in the first few weeks of a program starting. Late applications will not be accepted.

· Any learner wishing to complete a transfer should discuss this with the programme coordinator.

· If the learner wishes to proceed with the transfer, the learner should send the request to the Training Manager.

Progression - Progression Policy

- Each programme within CRC Adult Services will have a clear outline of progression routes available to learners which is called the Progression Statement. This will be given to the learners during their sampling and induction periods, in the Learner Handbook.

- The CRC will keep the records of learners and their accreditations for a period of 5 years to give to learners if they request copies of prior learning after they leave the programme and want to access other progression routes.

- To progress onto the next QQI level within CRC Adult Services, the learner must have passed the QQI modules and learning objectives undertaken on their current programme.

- A learner's keyworker will support the learner with applications and progression. The services of the CRC Community Link Officer can be utilised to facilitate the transition into community progression routes.

- Learners should discuss the progression options available with their keyworker, trainers, and/or programme coordinator. The findings of these progression options will be

formally recorded during progression meetings. Keyworkers can support learners attending open evenings and preparing for interviews

 

FAQ 

What is QQI? 

QQI stands for Quality and Qualifications in The Republic of Ireland and is an agency within the Department of Education and Skills. QQI is responsible for assuring the quality assurance of education and training across the Republic of Ireland. Additionally, the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is under the remit of QQI.  

How many hours per week will it take to complete a QQI module?  
This will vary depending on the course.  

What is a QQI Award? 

There are two types of awards: a minor award and a major award. A QQI award is a certificate you will receive on successful completion of a QQI programme from a recognised QQI provider.

Is a QQI Award universal?

Yes, QQI is valued nationally within the Republic of Ireland and internationally.  

What is a QQI Award equivalent to? (Ex: a leaving certificate)  

The QQI Awards that we offer in Levels 1, 2 and 3 are equivalent to the junior cycle.  

What are the benefits of getting a QQI award?  

A QQI Award gives the students the opportunity to further their education and enables them to join the workforce. 

What is the recognition of prior learning?

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is the process the considers and evaluates previous learning experiences to ensure a student has the correct qualifications for a programme or to seek exemptions from modules or awards.  

 

Contact us 

Contact 

Telephone 

Email 

Centre 

Amanda O’Connell 

+353871851184

aoconnell@crc.ie

Rehabilitative Training Centre 

Clontarf, Dublin 3 

Lisa Keegan  

+35387145 4780     

lkeegan@crc.ie 

Rehabilitative Training Ongar 

Ongar, Dublin 15 

Elaine Pope 

+353877172628 

epope@crc.ie 

CDETB  

Raheny, Dublin 5