Care for the Older Person – QQI Level 5 (Component Award 5N2706)
Course Overview
Develop the essential skills for a rewarding career in healthcare with our QQI Level 5 Care for the Older Person certificate, delivered in partnership with the Scoil Mhuire Clane QQI programme. This comprehensive 16-week evening course is specifically designed for individuals seeking employment in nursing homes, healthcare facilities, residential care, or community home-care settings.
Develop the essential skills for a rewarding career in healthcare with our QQI Level 5 Care for the Older Person certificate, delivered in partnership with the Scoil Mhuire Clane QQI programme. This comprehensive 16-week evening course is specifically designed for individuals seeking employment in nursing homes, healthcare facilities, residential care, or community home-care settings.
Whether you are looking to enter the healthcare sector for the first time, upskilling for a current role, or returning to the workforce, this officially recognized qualification provides the standard industry credentials required by HIQA and healthcare employers across Ireland.
Key Benefits of This Course:
- Official QQI Qualification: Earn a nationally recognized QQI Level 5 Component Certificate.
- High Employment Demand: Gain the mandatory qualification required to secure roles as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Home Care Support Worker.
- Experienced Tutors: Learn directly from qualified healthcare professionals who bring real-world industry standards into the classroom.
What You Will Learn / Course Modules:
- The Aging Process: Understanding the physical, emotional, and social changes associated with aging.
- Person-Centered Care: Learning how to promote independence, dignity, and privacy for older people.
- Healthcare Needs: Practicing specialized care strategies for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, stroke, or limited mobility.
- Safe Practice & Hygiene: Mastering infection control guidelines, safety regulations, and proper documentation.
Mandatory Course Requirements:
- Work Placement: Learners must independently secure and complete 30 hours of paid or voluntary work experience in an approved healthcare or older person residential setting during the 16-week term to satisfy the QQI assessment criteria.
Course Schedule & Details:
- Start Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
- Class Times: 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Every Thursday evening)
- Duration: 16 weeks (40 hours total tuition)
- Term Breaks: No classes during the October mid-term break or any other scheduled school holidays.
- Course Fee: €375 (Includes all QQI registration fees).
- Payment Plans Available: We offer flexible payment installment options to help spread the cost—please contact our adult education office for details.
- Assessment: Continuous assessment via learner records, a project, and a practical skills demonstration (No final written exam).
