Downpatrick · Vocational Qualification
Health & Social Care in Downpatrick.
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 Downpatrick centre, supporting learners across the wider Downpatrick 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
- Downpatrick
- 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 Downpatrick free?
- Yes, DfE-funded for eligible NI residents. Eligibility depends on age, residency and prior qualifications. Speak to the Rutledge Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick?
- Training combines practical delivery at our Downpatrick centre (2 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EJ) 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.