Care Support
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively in a care setting. It aims to promote good practice and respect for diversity in lifestyle, religion and culture in care work.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This course will run in Monavalley Campus on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm for 10 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age (16+).
QQI Level 4 Major Award or its equivalent is essential (Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA).
Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Express an interest in learning and practicing new skills.
Further information
Start date 08/09/2026
€200
Fees apply to all part-time programmes.
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
Learners in employment may also be granted a fee waiver under the Skills to Advance Initiative. For more details on this please contact Claire at business@kerrycollege.ie
What will I study ?
Learners will be able to:
Discuss the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of a care worker.
Examine the role of a care worker within the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and provide enhanced quality care.
Apply knowledge gained to plan and meet the needs of the individual client.
Explore the need for personal planning and growth.
Plan strategies to improve own personal development.
Reflect on personal effectiveness as a care worker to include own strengths and weaknesses.
Reflect on relationships with clients, relatives and multidisciplinary team members and interpersonal issues that arise in care work.
QQI Level 5 Minor Award Certificate in Care Support (5N0758)
Contact our Kerry College Admissions Offices – Tralee on 066 714 9696, Killarney on 064 662 2593 or Parttime@kerrycollege.ie