Adult education and lifelong learning

Care worker in institutional and community care for older and infirm people

Healthcare

Enrolment every monthHZZ voucher
Type of education
Djelomična kvalifikacija
Duration
8 months
Price
free with a Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) voucher (for all employed and unemployed people)
Enrolment status
Enrolment every month
HZZ voucher
Yes. Free with an HZZ voucher
A female carer helping an elderly person in a care facility

About the programme

The education programme leading to a partial qualification as a care worker in institutional and community care for older and infirm people is delivered through regular classes over 775 hours. The theoretical component takes place on the College premises, with the option of live online delivery.

The practical component takes place at a construction company with which the College has a business cooperation agreement, under the guidance of a mentor.

Upon successfully passing the final assessment, each participant receives a Certificate of Training, which is recorded in their electronic employment record.

Entry requirements

completed primary education, at least 18 years of age, an occupational health medical certificate for work as a care worker in institutional and community care for older and infirm people

Documents required for enrolment

  • identity card
  • proof of the highest level of education completed
  • birth certificate
  • an occupational health medical certificate for work as a care worker in institutional and community care for older and infirm people

HZZ voucher

The programme is free with a Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) voucher (for all employed and unemployed people).

How to get a voucher

Accreditations, memberships and partners

  • Republic of Croatia: Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure
  • Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia
  • ZUOO: Association of Adult Education Institutions of the Republic of Croatia
  • HGK: Croatian Chamber of Economy
  • SIQ: ISO 9001, Q-2060
  • Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education
  • European Union: European Social Fund, Efficient Human Resources
  • HUP: Croatian Employers' Association
  • Official Partner: European Vocational Skills Week
  • SSM United logo
  • DNV: Quality System Certification ISO 9001
  • Croatian Quality: Croatian Quality
  • Development of the Quality Assurance System in Adult Education
  • IQNet: Certified Management System
  • TOLES Legal: Official Examination Centre