At Dublin College Blackrock (formerly BFEI), located in Blackrock Village, Co.Dublin we offer a one year QQI Level 5 Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance course.
Can you see yourself as a Firefighter, Paramedic, or working in the emergency services? Are you calm, work well under pressure and have a desire to help people? Do you want to work in a caring environment? Are you currently a member of the many volunteer organisations and enjoy the experience? Or would you like to progress to study for a degree?
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Courses Training:
Optional Training*:
Training Courses are delivered in conjunction with an external provider, currently the Emergency Services Training Institute and take place during term breaks. The optional training* EMT course will incur additional costs and starts in June with final exams in September/October.
| College | Dublin College Blackrock |
| Course ID | 201927 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 5M4468 |
| Course Start Date | 17th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Time | Timetables available at Induction |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability. Before starting the course, it is advisable to become a member of one of the voluntary organisations such as The Order of Malta, St. John Ambulance or The Civil Defence. You should work towards obtaining a Driving Licence as this will enhance your employment prospects. |
| Career Path | Graduates are pursuing careers in a range of areas including: Dublin Fire Brigade HSE Ambulance Service Private Ambulance Services Dublin Airport Fire Service Diageo Fire Service Event Medics London Ambulance Service NHS Care/Nursing Homes The HSE last intake recognised the Dublin College Blackrock Level 5 course as the equivalent of 2 years full-time Ambulance Service experience at EMT Level. |
| Course Code | PFA |
This is an introduction to the craft of Calligraphy, with using the simple and basic tools but is also suitable to those looking to improve their skills.
