If you are interested in becoming a porter, you must hold a health skills or healthcare qualification at QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or a comparable qualification.

The below listing are considered relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5 qualifications:

  • QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support
  • QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies
  • QQI Level 5 Community Care
  • QQI Level 5 Health Service Skill
  • QQI Level 5 Community Health Services