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The Adult Education Service Balbriggan and Swords is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union

Preparation For Healthcare QQI Level 4 | 4M2010

Course modules

4N3776 Healthcare
4N1123 Word Processing
Advanced Writing Skills
4M2010

Applications for this course are open! Click HERE to apply!

Successfully completing this course can lead to the QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills course.

Course Information

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to progress onto Level 5 Health Service Skills. Study support is available.

Progression

Successful completion of the course will enable students to progress onto Level 5 Health Service Skills as a Healthcare Assistant and/or the opportunity to progress on to further education/training.

How is this course taught?

This part time course is taught in person. Classes take place in Burgundy House in Swords.

When will this course take place?

This course will start in September 2025 and will finish in January 2026. Students will have holidays during the October midterm break and Christmas.

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. All students placed on this course are Garda vetted.

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 HERE 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.

Centre Location

7 The Plaza, Forster Way, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 W260

Burgundy House, Forster Way, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 YC60

Castlemill Education Centre, Balbriggan K32 P237

Sarsfield House, Balbriggan K32 KX82