Is Health & Social Care training in Ballymena (Greenvale Street) free?

Yes, DfE-funded for eligible NI residents. Eligibility depends on age, residency and prior qualifications. Speak to the Rutledge Ballymena (Greenvale Street) team to confirm.

How long does the Health & Social Care programme take?

12 - 24 months. The exact length depends on the level you start at and your prior experience.

Where is the Health & Social Care course delivered in Ballymena (Greenvale Street)?

Training combines practical delivery at our Ballymena (Greenvale Street) centre (3 Greenvale Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AR) with workplace-based learning, plus online content via the Rutledge Learning LMS.

Do I need a job to start the Health & Social Care vocational qualification?

No, vocational qualifications can be undertaken without employment, although workplace experience strengthens the qualification.

Ballymena (Greenvale Street) · Vocational Qualification

Health & Social Care in Ballymena (Greenvale Street).

12 - 24 months. Levels 2 - 5. DfE-funded for eligible NI residents.

About the programme.

Rutledge Training delivers the Health & Social Care vocational qualification from our Ballymena (Greenvale Street) centre, supporting learners across the wider Ballymena (Greenvale Street) area. Our tutors combine practical workshop delivery with workplace assessment and digital learning via the Rutledge Learning LMS, helping learners gain RQF Diploma in Health & Social Care alongside the portable skills employers value.

Key facts.

Type: Vocational Qualification
Level: Levels 2 - 5
Duration: 12 - 24 months
Cost: Free · DfE-funded
Location: Ballymena (Greenvale Street)
Age range: 16+

What you will achieve.

01RQF Diploma in Health & Social Care
02NISCC eligibility
03Career progression to senior carer or nurse training

Who this is for.

Care workers, support workers and healthcare assistants in the NI care sector.

Frequently asked.

Is Health & Social Care training in Ballymena (Greenvale Street) free?: Yes, DfE-funded for eligible NI residents. Eligibility depends on age, residency and prior qualifications. Speak to the Rutledge Ballymena (Greenvale Street) team to confirm.
How long does the Health & Social Care programme take?: 12 - 24 months. The exact length depends on the level you start at and your prior experience.
Where is the Health & Social Care course delivered in Ballymena (Greenvale Street)?: Training combines practical delivery at our Ballymena (Greenvale Street) centre (3 Greenvale Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AR) with workplace-based learning, plus online content via the Rutledge Learning LMS.
Do I need a job to start the Health & Social Care vocational qualification?: No, vocational qualifications can be undertaken without employment, although workplace experience strengthens the qualification.
Who is this programme for?: Care workers, support workers and healthcare assistants in the NI care sector.