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Standalone or Part of Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice 5M1761 Major Award

This comprehensive course will provide knowledge, skills and competence to enable the learner to facilitate people that have an intellectual disability, and help them to effectively learn new skills and knowledge.

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QQI Credits: 15
QQI Level: 5
QQI Code: 5N1753
Quizzes: 17
LMS Sessions: 19
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This course is suitable for you if you are new to your role in health or social care or if you wish to gain this valuable qualification and find a job in this sector.

Access to the Programme

Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience are welcomed. The Course Advisor is available to meet with prospective learners to discuss and advise on the course details, career and academic opportunities and assess your suitability for the course.

Entry Criteria

Entry criteria / prerequisites Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate. Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.

English

As this NFQ level 5 qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course. Forus Training recommends a minimum English language competency of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for successful completion of this programme. If you are not sure what level of English competency you have, please contact hello@forustraining.ie and a Course Advisor will arrange for you to take an assessment.

IT Skills and Equipment Required

Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course. A PC with Windows 8 or later or a Mac with OSX 10.5 or later.

  • An internet connection with a speed of at least 10mbps.
  • The latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari, set to accept cookies and pop-ups.
  • Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader, to view content.
  • Word processing software, such as MS Word or Google Docs.
  • Some courses include video, therefore your computer must be capable of playing video and sound.

* eLearning and tutor support may vary by course, please check each course page for details.

Reasonable Accommodation

To reinforce inclusion for all our learners we offer customised learning support for individual applicants who require accommodations. Additional Requirements Forus Training provide a range of supports for learners to ensure that our programmes and services are accessible to all.

On application for a course with Forus Training please discuss any additional requirements with the Course Advisor at hello@forustraining.ie so that the appropriate supports for teaching, learning and assessment can be considered. It is important that you discuss your needs with centre staff as early as possible.

Throughout this programme, you discover how to;

  1. Identify the key teaching strategies that promote effective learning for people with an intellectual disability
  2. List the criteria for prioritising learning goals for an individual
  3. List the four categories of prompts used in the systematic teaching of skills
  4. Define what is meant by fading of prompts
  5. Compile a list of potential reinforcers for an individual with an intellectual disability
  6. Design a token economy system for reinforcing learning
  7. Use task analysis to break down a task into teachable steps
  8. Use prompting and fading to teach the steps of a task
  9. Devise an appropriate system of documenting learning progress
  10. Evaluate progress in learning skills and achieving goals
  11. Describe different learning styles and how the senses are involved in learning
  12. Identify difficulties in receiving, processing, storing and responding to information
  13. Describe ways in which an individual is motivated to learn
  14. Explore intellectual disability in relation to the stages of cognitive development
  15. Outline the main stages of normal cognitive development
  16. Explain the need for balance in different areas of life in order to achieve a sense of well-being
  17. Identify the areas of life that are often out of balance for people with an intellectual disability
  18. Explain how balance can be achieved through identifying support needs and linking support needs to learning goals
  19. Explain the difference between short, medium and long term goals
  20. Explain the role of reinforcement in learning
  21. Explain how reinforcement can be used to promote learning and behavioural change
  22. Differentiate between continuous and intermittent reinforcement on learning and behavioural change
  23. Outline the four stages of error correction procedures
  24. Summarise the continuum of opportunities for facilitating learning


WHAT WILL YOU DO ON THIS COURSE?

The Facilitating Learning - Classroom course outline can be found below...

Induction - Before You Start

Learner Induction
1/36
Learner Induction - Quiz Questions
2/36
Assessment
3/36

Cognitive Development

Session 1.1
Cognitive Development.
Cognitive Development - Quiz Questions
5 Questions5/36
Session 1.2
Cognitive Development.
6/36
Cognitive Development - Quiz Questions
5 Questions7/36

Teaching and Learning

Session 2
Learning Styles.
8/36
Learning Styles - Quiz Questions
7 Questions9/36
Session 3
Teaching and Learning Strategies.
Preview10/36
Teaching and Learning Styles - Quiz Questions
7 Questions11/36

Balance

Session 4.1
Balance.
12/36
Balance - Quiz Questions
5 Questions13/36
Session 4.2
Balance.
14/36
Balance - Quiz Questions
5 Questions15/36

Goal Setting

Session 5
Goal Setting.
16/36
Goal Setting - Quiz Questions
7 Questions17/36

Task Analysis

Session 6
Task Analysis.
18/36
Task Analysis - Quiz Questions
5 Questions19/36

Motivation and Prompts

Session 7
Motivation.
20/36
Motivation - Quiz Questions
5 Questions21/36
Session 8
Prompts.
22/36
Prompts - Quiz Questions
5 Questions23/36

Error Correction

Session 9
Error Correction.
24/36
Error Correction - Quiz Questions
5 Questions25/36

Reinforcement

Session 10.1
Reinforcement.
26/36
Reinforcement - Quiz Questions
7 Questions27/36
Session 10.2
Reinforcement.
28/36
Reinforcement - Quiz Questions
5 Questions29/36

Continuum of Learning Opportunities

Session 11
Continuum of Learning Opportunities.
30/36
Continuum of Learning Opportunities - Quiz Questions
6 Questions31/36

Documentation

Session 12
Documentation.
32/36
Documentation - Quiz Questions
6 Questions33/36

Evaluation

Session 13
Evaluation.
34/36
Evaluation - Quiz Questions
6 Questions35/36
End of Course Session
36/36
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I found it interresting to get a better understanding of intellectual disability. The learner support I received on the course was everything that I needed. the course content was really helpful as it helped me relate more to my daughter who has a mild learing difficulty.
Sandra Walsh
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It was very helpful to learn a better undertstanding of intellectual disability.
Sandra Walsh

Assessment

The course 5N1753 Facilitating Learning is assessed in the following ways, with the following weighting;

  • Assignment 30%
  • Skills Demonstration 30%
  • Learner Record 40%

Assignment 30%;

An assignment is an exercise carried out in response to a brief with specific guidelines as to what should be included. An assignment is usually of short duration and may be carried out over a specified period of time.

Skills Demonstration 30%;

A skills demonstration is used to assess a wide range of practical based learning outcomes including practical skills and knowledge. A skills demonstration will require the learner to complete a task or series of tasks that demonstrate a range of skills.

Learner Record 40%;

A learner record is the learner's self-reported and self-reflective record in which he/she describes specific learning experiences, activities, responses and skills acquired.

Grading

Pass 50% - 64%

Merit 65% - 70%

Distinction 80% - 100%


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.

Assessment Upload Facility

  • We have a user-friendly assessment upload facility available to you..

Support with Preparing for Assessment

If it has been a while since you’ve studied, we have free, short presentations on Study Skills, Academic Writing and Harvard Referencing to assist you in your work.

Technical Support

  • Every Saturday, our Digital Ambassador Team holds a Zoom meeting – to assist learners with their technology related challenges - no question too small! The staff in this “Digital Ambassador“ role are experienced in accessing all of our systems, including the LMS and myforustraining.ie. They are positioned to assist with all the usual technology queries learners might have: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc), email, file saving and organisation etc.
  • Technical support is available by phone to 044 9349400 or by email: hello@forustraining.ie or through the contact form on our website.

Compassionate Consideration

  • Where a Learner, pursuing an award, through no fault of his/her own, is unable to complete their assessment, the exit pathway below is in place to facilitate this Learner with an alternative course. The Learner is given the opportunity to obtain the Award by completing the course at an alternative date/location should they have relocated to an area where we provide the same award.
  • The following are examples of circumstances where a Learner is unable to complete their project/their course:

● Bereavement,

● Illness,

● Pregnancy,

● Relocation,

● Extenuating circumstances.

Learner Welfare

  • P9 S6 C6 Learner Welfare Policy and practices are fully integrated throughout teaching and learning experiences by both Trainers and staff to effectively meet the health and wellbeing needs of all Learners. The Forus Training welfare policy is focused on the welfare of all Learners and addresses any particular challenges individual Learners may be experiencing during their learning experience. The learning environment includes welfare support provided by staff for Learners which is fully integrated throughout the teaching and learning and organisation of teaching and learning to effectively meet the personal, social (wellbeing) and academic needs of Learners and staff. Please see the policy here P9 S6 C6 Learner Welfare Policy.

Supports for Learners with Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties

  • Forus Training is fully committed to complying with relevant policies and legislation with respect to equality and disability. Registered and potential Learners with verified disabilities or specific learning difficulties may be given compassionate consideration and reasonable accommodation to enable them to successfully complete their programme. This is arranged by the Course Coordinator.
  • A reasonable accommodation is any action that helps to alleviate a substantial disadvantage due to an impairment or medical condition. Such accommodations are put in place to help reduce these barriers in order to provide equality of access and opportunity for all. Reasonable accommodations are made for Learners on a case by case basis and must be supported with medical documentation. Both P9 S2 C6 Evidence of Disability Form and P9 S2 C6A Application Form for Reasonable Accommodation can be found at the following link:
  • https://forustraining.ie/knowledge-base/how-do-i-access-reasonable-accomodations/

You will be awarded a QQI level 5 certificate 5N1753 Facilitating Learning. QQI is the awarding body. Forus Training is a provider of education and training programmes and we issue certificates to learners who have reached the standard for a QQI award. The certificate you will receive on successful completion is a formal confirmation by QQI that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence required to achieve the named award. This Programme is validated by QQI and is coded 5N1753 Facilitating Learning. This certificate which will be issued to you by us is an award listed on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). This ensures the certificate is nationally and internationally recognised and has many potential uses; for example, for further / higher education or employment in Ireland or abroad.


This 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 use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities.

Click here to download a pdf version of – Progression from QQI Level 5 Certificates and Level 6 Advanced Certificates to Higher Education Courses 2017.


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