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Applications are open for September 2026!
QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills – Swords
QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills – Balbriggan
What will I learn?
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to work as healthcare assistants.Please note, students must complete all 8 modules in order to become fully qualified healthcare assistants.
How is this course taught?
This part time course is taught in person. Classes take place in Burgundy House in Swords, and the Castlemill Education Centre in Balbriggan.
When will this course take place?
This course will start in September 2026 and will finish in May 2027. Students will have holidays during midterm break, Christmas and Easter.
Who can apply for this course?
Adults who live in the Fingal area, and who are interested in working as Healthcare Assistants, can apply for this course. To ensure that you are offered a place on a course which is at the right level for you and appropriate to your learning needs all applicants are assessed prior to placement on the course. A strong level of English language and IT skills are required for the course.
Am I eligible for course funding?
Students on this course are eligible for funding if:
- they are an early school leaver, or
- they are receiving a social welfare payment, or
- they are receiving a carer’s payment, or
- they have a medical card or G.P. card, or
- they are signing for credits.
How do I apply?
- Click the links below to apply online,
- Call (01) 841 7763 Balbriggan or (01) 840 8946 (Swords) to apply over the phone,
- Email kevinmccabe@ddletbaes.ie (Balbriggan) or rebeccarudden@ddletbaes.ie (Swords) if you have questions about the application process or would like more course information,
- Visit our centres to apply in person.
QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills – Swords
QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills – Balbriggan
Centre Locations
Castlemill Education Centre, Balbriggan K32 P237
Sarsfield House, Balbriggan K32 KX82
Burgundy House, Swords K67 DY60
7 The Plaza, Forster Way, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 W260