Starting July 2026

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.

12-week programme Evening Zoom classes QQI Certified 5N2770 + 5N2706
Course fee
Was €590
€475
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Or €498.75
8 × €62.34 fortnightly
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12 WeeksEvening sessions
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Dedicated Trainer1-to-1 support

Next group starts 16th July 2026. Evening classes weekly via Zoom — 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Limited places available.

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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.

Modules included 5N2770 + 5N2706
QQI Level Level 5 (NFQ)
Duration 12 weeks
Schedule Evenings, 8–9 PM
Platform Zoom + LMS
Certification QQI Certificate
Next start 16th July 2026
HSE Requirement

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.

Core modules — this programme
Care Skills
5N2770 · 15 credits
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Care of the Older Person
5N2706 · 15 credits
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Continue towards the Major Award (5M4339)
Communications (Healthcare)
5N0690 · 15 credits
Pathway
Work Experience
5N1356 · 15 credits
Pathway
Palliative Care Support
5N3769 · 15 credits
Pathway
Safety and Health at Work
5N1794 · 15 credits
Pathway
30 credits included. These two modules contribute 30 of the 120 credits required for the full QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award (5M4339). Completing the major award will give you the highest recognised qualification for healthcare assistant roles in Ireland.

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 trainer
Schedule Weekly evening sessions, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Platform Zoom — join from any device
Group size Small groups — interactive and supportive
Duration 12 weeks of weekly sessions

LMS Self-Study

Flexible access between sessions
Access 24/7 access to all module content
Materials Electronic Learner Packs & resources
Assessments Assignments and skills demonstration
Support Trainer responds to queries throughout
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Study from anywhere

All you need is a laptop or computer with internet access. No commuting required — sessions are online from your home.

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Dedicated trainer support

Your trainer is available throughout — for weekly sessions, email queries, and guidance on your assessments.

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Skills demonstration

Practical competencies are assessed through a skills demonstration, conducted with your trainer at the end of each module.

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QQI Certified award

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.

Pay in instalments
Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
€498.75
Total over 8 payments
8 fortnightly payments of €62.34
  • Both QQI Level 5 modules included
  • 12-week live online programme
  • LMS access + e-Learner packs
  • Dedicated trainer throughout
  • QQI certificate on completion
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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.

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Home Care Assistant

Private & HSE funded agencies

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Healthcare Assistant

Nursing homes, hospitals & community centres

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HSE Minimum Requirement

Home Support Service

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Healthcare Support Major Award

5M4339 · QQI Level 5

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Nursing Studies

5M4349 · QQI Level 5

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Health Services Supervisory Management

6M4978 · QQI Level 6

Why Choose Forus Training?

Thousands of learners across Ireland have completed their healthcare qualifications with us.

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"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."

— Ibrahim G., Forus Training Graduate
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Ready to Start Your Care Career?

Enrol in the next group starting 16th July 2026. Places are limited — secure your spot today at the discounted rate.

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