CHS Questionnaire

Country of Residence

In order to apply for a place on a Certificate in Healthcare Support programme with LHP Skillnet, you must be currently living in the Republic of Ireland and hold an Irish PPS number.
Learners must be based in Ireland and hold an Irish PPS number. Enrolments without either will not be accepted.
YesNo

Employment Status

There are training programmes leading towards a Certificate in Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5) for employees in private healthcare as well as jobseekers.
YesNo

Working Hours
Over 19.5 hours19.5 hours or less
Individuals who work less than 19.5 hours per week are eligible to apply for a free place on the course Skills Connect Certificate in Healthcare Support, a fully funded training programme for jobseekers.

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Employment in the Private Healthcare Sector

Private healthcare is different from public healthcare (HSE). LHP Skillnet supports the private healthcare sector in Ireland.
YesNo

Special Circumstances

Individuals who are not currently in receipt of any welfare schemes may be eligible for free places on Skills Connect training programmes under certain circumstances.
Former sole trader or business ownerRecent graduate who is unemployedHomemakerRetiree seeking to return to the workplaceIndividual who fails to qualify for social welfare payments because of a spouse’s incomeIndividual signing on for credits but in receipt of no social welfare paymentIndividual who has recently accepted redundancy paymentsMy circumstances do not match any of these
As a(n) {eligibleCircumstances}, you are eligible to apply for a free place on the course Skills Connect Certificate in Healthcare Support, a fully funded training programme for jobseekers.

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Your Current Role

Work experience is an important part of the programme. To complete it, you must currently be working as a Healthcare Assistant.
YesNo
As an individual employed as a Healthcare Assistant in the private healthcare sector, you are eligible to apply for a co-funded place on the course Certificate in Healthcare Support and benefit from the reduced fee for LHP Skillnet Members.

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Technical Requirements

Eligible applicants must meet certain technical criteria to successfully participate in the programme.
YesNo

Garda Vetting & Police Clearance Certificates

The application process includes mandatory in-person Garda vetting which only covers criminal records within the Republic of Ireland. If you originate from or were born outside Ireland, or have lived abroad for a cumulative period of 6 months or more, you’ll need to provide a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) or similar document from each country where you’ve lived. It’s your responsibility to apply for and obtain these certificates, cover any related costs, and make sure they are in English or officially translated.
YesNo

Major Award or Stand-Alone Modules

Participants in a Certificate in Healthcare Support programme with LHP Skillnet may choose between completing all 8 modules for the Major Award and completing only the modules Care Skills and Care of the Older Person at a members-only fee of €200 for both modules.
All 8 modulesOnly Care Skills & Care of the Older Person

Your Contact Details
Thank you for completing our questionnaire. Your answers indicate that you are eligible to apply for a co-funded place in one of our training programmes towards the Certificate in Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5) and benefit from the reduced fee for LHP Skillnet Members.

If you are interested in booking a place, please provide your contact details and our friendly staff will reach out to you soon.
Thank you for completing our questionnaire. Your answers indicate that you are eligible to apply for a free place in a fully funded Skills Connect training programme towards the Certificate in Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5).

If you are interested in booking a place, please provide your contact details and our friendly staff will reach out to you soon.

Please note: If you’ve lived outside of Ireland for six months or more since your 16th birthday you will need to supply a Police Clearance Certificate at the time of application.
TNPSkills Connect
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Employer Name*
Please enter the name of your employer
Irish or other EU countryNon-EU
Employment Permit Upload

Non-EU passport holders are required to upload a proof of work permit valid for the duration of the programme.
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Please Contact Us
Thank you for completing our questionnaire. Your answers indicate that you may not be eligible to apply for a partly or fully funded place on a training programme leading towards a Certificate in Healthcare Support (QQI Level 5) through LHP Skillnet.

However, we would like to encourage you to contact our office directly to discuss your individual circumstances. Our team will be happy to advise you on any options you may have.

Send us an email at qqicourses@lhpskillnet.ie or call us at (01) 218 7698.
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