QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award
Launch your career as a Healthcare Assistant in Ireland. Pick the modules that match your goals, choose how you'd like to study, and earn your fully QQI-accredited qualification.
💰 Healthcare Assistants in Ireland can earn an average of €16.75 per hour. This QQI Level 5 qualification is your pathway in.
View Payment OptionsFlexible Course Fees
Buy more modules together and save. You can pay in full upfront or spread the cost with a monthly payment plan. Funding may also be available through your employer, INTREO or CE scheme.
| Number of Modules | Usual Price | Pay in Full | Pay in Instalments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Modules Best Value | €1,100 | €115.50 / month × 10 | |
| Any 7 Modules | €1,063 | €124.02 / month × 9 | |
| Any 6 Modules | €945 | €124.03 / month × 8 | |
| Any 5 Modules | €848 | €127.20 / month × 7 | |
| Any 4 Modules | €750 | €131.25 / month × 6 | |
| Any 3 Modules | €653 | €137.13 / month × 5 | |
| Any 2 Modules | €475 | €124.69 / month × 4 |
A small payment plan admin fee applies. Not applicable if funded by your employer, INTREO or CE scheme.
Choose Your Modules
The full Major Award requires 120 credits. Your 5 mandatory modules are fixed — then you choose elective specialist modules to match your career goals and the number of modules you'd like to study.
How Will You Learn?
This pick-and-choose programme is delivered fully online at your own pace — study when it suits you, with full trainer support throughout.
Self-Paced Online
Study anytime · 5× 30-minute sessions per moduleNo fixed class times. Log in whenever suits you and work through each module at your own pace.
You're never alone — your dedicated trainer is available for check-ins and guidance throughout.
All you need is a laptop or computer and an internet connection. No commuting required.
Every module you complete earns a QQI-certified minor award, building toward your Major Award.
Meet Your Trainers
For online delivery, you can choose who you'd like to train with — subject to availability.
A skilled Healthcare trainer with a Social Care Bachelor's degree, with a background working in Palliative Care as a Cancer Care technician. Nancy brings hands-on experience in supervision, training and supporting healthcare professionals in home care settings.
Healthcare Programme Lead at Forus Training since 2021. Crystal holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Masters in Nursing with Honours in Mental Health — bringing deep academic expertise and real-world clinical knowledge to every session.
Where Can This Take You?
Completing this award opens doors to further education at higher NFQ levels — or straight into employment as a qualified Healthcare Assistant.
Hospitals · Nursing Homes · Home Care
Grade Code 6015 · Public Health Service
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"Really enjoyed the process. The team are always helpful and clear. The online format worked perfectly around my schedule and the support was excellent."
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Ready to Start Your Healthcare Career?
Apply today and begin your QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support programme — flexible delivery, expert trainers, and full support every step of the way.
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