Applicants should have at least an Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications or experience.

If English is not your first language, or if you have not been primarily educated in English, you must demonstrate a minimum level of English proficiency before starting the programme.

To participate fully, you need an English proficiency level equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.5 or an internationally recognised equivalent. Evidence of your English proficiency will be required during the application process.

Continuous Assessment

Learners must complete 160 hours of work experience in a suitable healthcare setting which might be a nursing home, hospital, or daycare centre.

Learners may need to complete Patient Manual Handling Training & Cardiac/Basic First Aid Training before completing their work placement which is not provided by City College Dublin.

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community Care (8 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates)

Comprehensive Training: You’ll gain a deep understanding of the responsibilities involved in community care, from day-to-day tasks to broader caregiving strategies.

Practical Skills: Learn hands-on techniques to support the wellbeing of clients, and develop the confidence to implement care strategies across a range of settings.

Pathway to Further Education: This course provides the ideal foundation for those interested in pursuing further qualifications, including degree courses in Community Care or related areas.
Career Ready: This course will prepare you to work in a variety of roles within the community care sector, knowing that you have the qualifications, practical experience, and expertise to make a meaningful impact.

• Equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to succeed in various community care environments.
• Prepare learners to safely and effectively care for clients, ensuring a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
• Provide learners with the confidence to support the development and implementation of care strategies tailored to the needs of diverse client groups.
• Guide learners in understanding the legal and professional guidelines that govern community care.
• Empower learners to take control of their own learning and career development, enabling a smooth transition to further education or employment in the sector.

Garda Vetting is a legal requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 for the vetting of persons carrying out work with children or vulnerable persons.

Students must complete the Garda Vetting process before commencing work placement.

Students who have spent more than 6 months living outside of Ireland will need to provide a copy of their Police Clearance Certification for all international addresses that they have lived at, before starting placement.

QQI supports learners at each stage of their learning journey, whether by issuing and replacing QQI Award certificates, verifying existing qualifications such as FETAC or HETAC awards, or advising on the move to higher education.

As the national awarding body for further education and training and most private higher education providers, QQI works in partnership with providers and stakeholders to develop and maintain award standards. Along with offering guidance on certifying awards and verifying qualifications, we maintain searchable databases of QQI-validated programmes and CAS awards and support the recognition of prior learning, and access, transfer and progression pathways.

City College Dublin can provide bespoke training over 3 – 4 days, please contact kevin.coyne@citygroup.ie for further details.