QQI Level 5
Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
Two nationally recognised QQI Level 5 qualifications designed to launch your career as a healthcare assistant, specialising in home care and community settings for older people.
Next group starts 16th July 2026. Evening classes weekly via Zoom — 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Limited places available.
Reserve your place →What is this programme?
These two QQI Level 5 supplementary qualifications — Care Skills (5N2770) and Care of the Older Person (5N2706) — provide you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to work as a healthcare assistant in home care and community services.
Delivered in a 12-week blended online format, you'll join a small group of learners for live weekly Zoom sessions with your trainer every evening. Between sessions, you'll access course content through our easy-to-use LMS platform at times that suit you.
Completing these modules is a recognised pathway towards the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support and meets HSE Minimum Requirements for home care roles.
Completing Care Skills and Care of the Older Person helps you meet the HSE Minimum Qualification Requirement for home care assistants in Ireland. These two modules are among the most requested qualifications by home care employers and private healthcare agencies.
Modules Included
Both modules are included in this 12-week programme and count as credits towards the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award.
Course Delivery
This 12-week programme is delivered online via a combination of live weekly Zoom sessions and self-directed study through our LMS platform.
Live Online Sessions
Weekly Zoom meetings with your trainerLMS Self-Study
Flexible access between sessionsAll you need is a laptop or computer with internet access. No commuting required — sessions are online from your home.
Your trainer is available throughout — for weekly sessions, email queries, and guidance on your assessments.
Practical competencies are assessed through a skills demonstration, conducted with your trainer at the end of each module.
Each module results in a QQI-certified minor award. Both modules together contribute 30 credits towards your Major Award.
Course Fees
Both modules are included in one enrolment. Choose to pay upfront or spread the cost with fortnightly instalments.
- Both QQI Level 5 modules included
- 12-week live online programme
- LMS access + e-Learner packs
- Dedicated trainer throughout
- QQI certificate on completion
- Both QQI Level 5 modules included
- 12-week live online programme
- LMS access + e-Learner packs
- Dedicated trainer throughout
- QQI certificate on completion
Where Can This Take You?
Completing these two modules opens doors to employment in home care and gives you a clear pathway to further qualifications.
Private & HSE funded agencies
Nursing homes, hospitals & community centres
Home Support Service
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Why Choose Forus Training?
Thousands of learners across Ireland have completed their healthcare qualifications with us.
"Nancy was a great tutor. She encouraged and guided me towards my skills demonstration for both Care of the Older Person and Care Skills. The experience was awesome and fantastic. I completed the modules and had full assistance every step of the way."
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