Care Support
This course is designed 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. Learners must be working in a healthcare environment for at least 2 days per week in order to complete the assessments.
| 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
10 Weeks Tuesday & Thursday 6.30 - 9.30
Entry Requirements
Education: Applicants must have achieved a minimum of a QQI Level 4 Major Award or its equivalent.
Aptitude: Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, including verbal and written command of the English language. CERFL proficiency at B2 is required for access to this course for those whose first language is not English.
Previous Experience: No Previous Experience necessary however Applicants should, where possible, have some previous experience working in a care environment. This exposure will help to establish an applicants suitability for Healthcare as an occupation.
Further information
Start Date 15/09/2026
End Date 19/11/2026
Learners will be able to:
1 Discuss the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of a care worker
2 Examine the role of a care worker within the multidisciplinary healthcare team
3 Demonstrate the ability to plan and provide enhanced quality care
4 Apply knowledge gained to plan and meet the needs of the individual client
5 Explore the need for personal planning and growth
6 Plan strategies to improve own personal development
7 Reflect on personal effectiveness as a care worker to include own strengths and weaknesses
8 Reflect on relationships with clients, relatives and multidisciplinary team members and interpersonal issues that arise in care work.
Care Support (5N0758)
Care Support (5N0758)
Contact
Evening Course Recruitment
Phone: 01 4275400
Email: taevening@ddletb.ie