Care Skills
This course is ideal for those looking to gain the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients while providing and maintaining a hygienic and safe environment. This is a mandatory component for the QQI Level 5 healthcare support award 5M4339 complete assessment.
| 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 18.45 - 21.45
Entry Requirements
A safe level of written and spoken English is required.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.
CC027 Care Skills QQI level 5 classroom Based Course.
Course Description
• Identify relevant groups in need of health care
• Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation
• Identify hygiene needs and discuss prevention of pressure sores
• Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication
• Give assistance to clients across a broad range, including day to day needs (dressing, grooming, eating, mobility etc.), assistance with care equipment while also enhancing the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self-image of clients in care
• Completing client documentation and reporting changes in the client’s condition where appropriate This is a mandatory component for the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Award 5M4339 complete assessment.
This is a mandatory component for the QQI LEVEL 5 Healthcare Support Award 5M4339 complete assessment
5N2770 Care Skills
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344