Your Training to Become a Carer
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Complete Our Essential Courses

HSE Mandatory Training

Full Compliance
Existing Learners
If you are an existing learner who is currently taking a course with Private HomeCare, or who has recently completed a course with us, you can use the links in this section to pay a course fee or pay an invoice.
1. Essential Training (HSE Mandatory Training)
Completing these courses allows you to begin working as a Carer.
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Theory: 2 hours in the classroom
Total Course Duration
6 Hours
Practical
(essential demonstrations and practice)
4 hours
Course Timing
We run People Moving and Handling twice a month
Cost
€80
Free to Private HomeCare staff
Upcoming Sessions:
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Theory: 1 day in the classroom
Total Course Duration
1 day
Course Timing
We run Induction once a month
Cost
Free to Private HomeCare staff
Upcoming Sessions:
Training Provider
HSELand
Total Course Duration
2 hours
Course Timing
Online course which can be completed at your own pace.
Cost
Free
Upcoming Sessions:
Training Provider
HSELand
Theory: 2 hours in the classroom
Total Course Duration
2 Hours
Course Timing
Online course which can be completed at your own pace.
Cost
Free
Upcoming Sessions:
Training Provider
HSELand/QQI
Total Course Duration
2 Hours
Course Timing
Online course which can be completed at your own pace (HSELand).
Cost
Free
Upcoming Sessions:
Training Provider
HSELand
Total Course Duration
2 Hours
Course Timing
Online course which can be completed at your own pace.
Cost
Free
Upcoming Sessions:
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Total Course Duration
4 days
Course Timing
Theory and practical skills in classroom.
Cost
Free to employees. Terms and conditions apply.
Upcoming Sessions:
Please contact [email protected] to enquire.
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Total Course Duration
4 days
Course Timing
Theory and practical skills in classroom.
Cost
Free to employees. Terms and conditions apply.
Upcoming Sessions:
Please contact [email protected] to enquire.
2. Additional Training
Training you must complete while working as a Carer
Training Provider
Hse Land
Total Course Duration
Online
Course Timing
Tbc
Cost
TBC
Upcoming Sessions:
Training Provider
Hse Land
Total Course Duration
TBC
Course Timing
TBC
Cost
TBC
Upcoming Sessions:
Training Provider
TBC
Classroom (Theory)
TBC
Total Course Duration
TBC
Practical
(Essential demonstrations and practice)
TBC
Course Timing
TBC
Cost
TBC
Upcoming Sessions:
3. Full Compliance
Learners can choose to do the minimum required courses to be allowed work as a carer. Some carers choose to do the maximum number of courses available, thus qualifying for a QQI Major Award.
Private HomeCare can organise work schedules around training schedules, so you can earn while you learn!
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Classroom (Theory)
4 days
Total Course Duration
4 days
Practical
(Essential demonstrations and practice)
1 day (usually the last day of the course)
Course Timing
2 days per week for 2 weeks
Cost
€200
Upcoming Sessions:
Please visit Upcoming Events – Private HomeCare
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Classroom (Theory)
4 days
Total Course Duration
4 days
Practical
(Essential demonstrations and practice)
1 day (usually the last day of the course)
Course Timing
2 days per week for 2 weeks
Cost
€200
Upcoming Sessions:
Please visit Upcoming Events – Private HomeCare
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Classroom (Theory)
4 days
Total Course Duration
4 days
Practical
(Essential demonstrations and practice)
N/A
Course Timing
2 days per week for 2 weeks
Cost
€200
Upcoming Sessions:
Please visit Upcoming Events – Private HomeCare
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Classroom (Theory)
4 days
Total Course Duration
4 days
Practical
(Essential demonstrations and practice)
1 Day (usually the last day of the course)
Course Timing
2 days per week for 2 weeks
Cost
€200
Upcoming Sessions:
Please visit Upcoming Events – Private HomeCare
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Classroom (Theory)
4 days
Total Course Duration
4 days
Practical
(Essential demonstrations and practice)
1 Day (this could be 2 days as exam and skills)
Course Timing
2 days per week for 2 weeks
Cost
€200
Upcoming Sessions:
Please visit Upcoming Events – Private HomeCare
Training Provider
Private HomeCare
Classroom (Theory)
4 days
Total Course Duration
4 days
Practical
(Essential demonstrations and practice)
1 Day (usually the last day of the course)
Course Timing
2 days per week for 2 weeks
Cost
€200
Upcoming Sessions:
Please visit Upcoming Events – Private HomeCare
With 36 years’ experience in home care making us Ireland’s longest established home care provider, it was a logical step for us for to open our own home health care training department in 2016. Our QQI Accredited courses are delivered in association with Cpl Institute, an accredited QQI Provider.

Professional Carers
Why is training important?
The nature of caring means we are going into people’s homes, into their private space. Often our clients can be vulnerable, due to ageing or a variety of ailments, so it is essential that Home Care Support Workers are trained to ensure they carry out their responsibilities correctly and safely, with empathy and respect.
Our ethos is that we care for others as we would like to be cared for ourselves. To truly deliver on this, we operate to the highest standards. As we are a HSE approved supplier, we must also meet – and prove that we meet – their rigorous standards.
For all of these reasons, Home Care Support Workers must meet a minimum criteria of qualifications to be offered a position with Private HomeCare.
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Read carer stories to see how training has transformed their careers. Find out more about our approach to training and to meet our training team.

Family Carers: Why Choose Private HomeCare for Training?
- Caring for a loved one can be extremely rewarding but also exhausting.
- Train with Private HomeCare for peace of mind for you and your family members.
- Browse our family care courses. They will teach you practical and safe skills essential for caring.
- Learn about moving people safely, to protect you and your loved one.
- Learn from other family carers in our small and friendly classroom settings.
- Consider booking one of our trained carers to complement your family care rota.
- Get in touch with us in the event you need respite cover.
- Benefit from the advice of our highly experienced and empathetic client administrators.
- We are here for you. You are not alone.









Private HomeCare Training Course FAQs
We can help. Please contact our friendly recruitment department. If you pass our interview and Garda vetting, you are welcome to attend relevant training course(s). Once you have completed the relevant training, we can start to match you with clients in your area.
Don’t worry. Home care is a wonderful profession for people of all ages and backgrounds as you can start it early or late in your life, and you can work a few or a lot of hours. So every class always has a wide range of learners, many of whom have not been in a classroom for decades. We are mindful of this. Our training style is friendly and supportive.
That’s ok. Our courses run frequently throughout the year. Choose the dates that work for you and learn at your own pace.
Learners can request a certificate of completion for all courses attended in a classroom setting. Certificates for courses completed online through HSELand are available to download at any time.
All of our QQI courses are certified by Cpl Institute, our parent company, and certificates are issued to all learners following completion or request.
Most importantly, you learn the knowledge and skills required to give the best care to your clients!
All HSE mandated training is provided free of charge to our Home Care Support Workers. This includes People Moving & Handling, Induction, HSELand online training, plus QQI Care Skills and QQI Care of the Older Person.

Do you have any questions?
Join our Care Team
We are always looking for dedicated professional home care staff