Courses by QQI

Duration This is a Full time one-year course, which runs from September to May. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course is suitable for students who are interested in preparing for a career as a food scientist and/or…

The aim of this Award is to provide the foundations for the carer to develop knowledge and skills in caring for the elderly individual within the home/ care setting. The student will familiarise themselves with physiological and theories of aging, the impact of current issues within the care setting and gain an understanding in caring…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May. Overview DFEi has a long history of providing further education and training courses aimed at students who want to work in the furniture industry. Students develop essential craftsman’s skills to assist them in gaining employment in this industry. Within this…

GameCORE conducts both pure and applied research that focuses on the areas of Games Based Learning and Gamification. The research centre also conducts research in the areas of Ambient Assisted Living, Big Data, and Cyber security. GameCORE has strong links with industry, and has been involved with numerous collaborations, primarily funded by Enterprise Ireland and…

GameCORE conducts both pure and applied research that focuses on the areas of Games Based Learning and Gamification. The research centre also conducts research in the areas of Ambient Assisted Living, Big Data, and Cyber security. GameCORE has strong links with industry, and has been involved with numerous collaborations, primarily funded by Enterprise Ireland and…

 This Pre-Garda Studies course is an ideal foundation for those interested in pursuing a career with An Garda Síochána.      What Will I Study? Communications Level 5 (5N0690) Personal Professional Development (5N2985) Business Law (5N2091) Legal Practice & Procedures (5N1394) Conflict Resolution (5N0692) Criminal Law (5N3787) Word Processing (5N1358) Exercise & Fitness (5N2668) Criminology…

Aim This course will provide students with a thorough practical knowledge of Horticulture, Landscape Design, Garden Maintenance and Plant Propagation making it the perfect programme to gain employment with Landscapers, Public Parks, Nurseries and Garden Centers. It also facilitates progression to Horticulture Programmes at Level 6. Modules include Plant & Soil Science Plant Protection Plant…

This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility. VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit. General Learning offers a chance to enhance…

BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefits. Skills to Compete is an initiative to support those who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 and wish to re-enter the workforce. See here for details. General Learning offers a chance to enhance…

Earn your Level 3 qualification and progress further with Kerry College.       What Will I Study? Career Preparation (3N0896) Health And Fitness (3N0531) Health-Related Exercise (M2H17) Word Processing (4N1123) Work Experience (3N0587) Word Processing (3N0588) Personal Effectiveness (3N0565) Nutrition And Healthy Options (3N0887) Mathematics (3N0929) Internet Skills (3N0931) Esol (3N0870) Application Of Number…

Earn your Level 3 qualification and progress further with Kerry College.       What Will I Study? Career Preparation (C30007) Communications L3 (3N0880) Computer Literacy (3N0881) Digital Photography (3N0791) Internet Skills (3N0931) Mathematics (C30042) Personal Effectiveness (3N0565) Word Processing (3N0588) Work Experience (3N0587)

Earn your Level 3 qualification and progress further with Kerry College. What will I Study? • Career Preparation (C30007) • Communications L3 (3N0880) • Computer Literacy (3N0881) • Digital Photography (3N0791) • Internet Skills (3N0931) • Mathematics (C30042) • Personal Effectiveness (3N0565) • Word Processing (3N0588) • Work Experience (3N0587)

This course aims to prepare students to support GPs to expand their practice by assisting the Practice Nurse and medical/admin staff. This course will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills required for this new role as identified by the Health Service Executive. GP Practice Assistants carry out roles such as recording vital signs…

Drawing Graphic Design Skills Design Skills Typography Illustration Image Processing Painting Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design Digital Photography Communications Personal Professional Development  

This one-year course aims to off er students an introduction to the world of graphic design which is one of the fastest growing areas in the industry. Graphic design is a means of communication, as well as, self expression. It is about communicating visually in order to inform, educate, entertain or persuade. Project work allows…

This programme is suitable for individuals who want to build a graphic design portfolio to enter art college, take a step towards working as a designer, or learn design skills to improve their design/marketing communications within their organisation. This programme is delivered using state of the art industry standard facilities.

If you are interested in working in the tourism activity sector providing a range of professional guiding services for visitors, the Marine and Countryside Guiding programme is designed for you. This programme will provide you with the professional, social, technical and administrative skills necessary to offer a quality service to domestic and overseas visitors.

This two year Hairdressing & Beauty Specialist course combines hairdressing, beauty therapy and make-up. Learners who successfully complete this course will enter into the exciting and rewarding career of hair, beauty and make-up industries.

This QQI Level 5 Health & Safety at Work  module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment. The learner will be supported in achieving an awareness of safety and health issues in the workplace. The tutor will assist the learner…

This one-year Health Care Assistant course will aim to prepare students for work with people in a hospital, respite care, social care, community development or residential setting. The healthcare worker needs the social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Healthcare Skills will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the…

This three day a week Further Education Health Care Support course provides an insight in to the caring profession. Its purpose is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work with a range of ages in providing support in a variety of healthcare settings and/or to progress to further/higher education/training.…

Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.  Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient…

Care Skills Care Support Safety and Health at Work Infection Prevention and Control Communications Word Processing Manual Handling PHECC – First Aid Response (FAR) 3 day course (Pre-Medical Hospital Emergency Care Council) Work Placement Experience (one day a week (November to May) and in block placement arranged further on in the course). Garda Vetting for…

This programme is designed for those working in the area of Health & Social Care. It provides a pathway whereby those currently employed in the area may undertake a part time degree whilst simultaneously utilising their day to day work as part of the course. Designed to enhance the existing experience of the student, the…

The course aims to provide students with the skills and practical abilities to work as care assistants in a variety of healthcare settings (hospitals, nursing homes, residential homes, day-care centres or client s own home) or for progression to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme in third level colleges.

Aim The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training. In response to a growing ageing population and the development of care of…

This course provides a recognised qualification for healthcare workers, currently in employment and those seeking to work in this sector. This Healthcare Support Award is one the Department of Health and Children’s recommended qualifications for Healthcare Assistants working in the public and private  sector. In addition, the newly published national Quality Standards for Residential Care…

Duration This is a Full-time one-year Healthcare Assistant and Support course, which runs from September to May. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course provides a recognised qualification for healthcare workers, currently in employment and those seeking to…

The Healthcare course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to fulfil the responsibility of a healthcare assistant in the Healthcare environment. QQI Accredited Online Course Distance learning course Start as soon as you enrol, no set starting date You will have 16 months to complete this online course No hidden costs – 100% transparency…

Learners will complete all of the minor award modules listed below over two years. Care Support Safety and Health at Work Care Skills Communications Work Experience Human Growth and Development OR Anatomy and Physiology Child Health and Well Being Maternity Care Support *Modules subject to change