Courses by QQI

This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop and understanding of all aspects of social issues.

This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop and understanding of all aspects of social issues.

This is a broad academic introduction to social studies and social care. As an access programme this course caters particularly to those who wish to progress to Higher Education or further professional training.

Duration Block release as part of the apprenticeship (11 weeks for phase 4 and 10 weeks for phase 6.) Please note that application to this programme is through SOLAS and not DFEi. Overview An apprenticeship is a training and education programme, which mixes learning in a college such as DFEi with work-based learning in a…

Follow the Art & Design Department & Architecture Course on Instagram   Architecture is a rewarding field of work and study that calls for both creative and technical skill in the design of buildings and environments. This architecture course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop skills and to prepare a portfolio…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May. Overview This course meets the needs of students who wish to develop a portfolio of valuable skills, for example: Architectural Drawing, CAD2D and 3D, Architectural Model Making and Design. These skills will equip students to find employment in the architectural, engineering and design…

This one-year course is designed to provide students with the valuable skills needed to work in the architecture and design sectors or to progress to third level options. Students will gain a firm foundation in Computer Aided Design (CAD), which is used to create graphics and make calculations needed in the production of drawings, three…

This is a one year Professional Practice course in the area of Art and Craft. Students will work with a range of practical craft skills, focusing on a specialised skill base and developing pathways to employment or third level studies.

The CDCFE Portfolio Preparation course is designed to prepare students for entry to colleges both in Ireland and abroad. Emphasis is placed on research and development methods in both practical and academic subjects relevant to Art and Design practice. This approach facilitates the development of a balanced portfolio which acknowledges the student’s own individual ideas…

Follow the Art & Design Department on Instagram The CDCFE Portfolio Preparation course is designed to prepare students for entry to colleges both in Ireland and abroad. Emphasis is placed on research and development methods in both practical and academic subjects relevant to Art and Design practice. This approach facilitates the development of a balanced…

This is a portfolio preparation and general art course for students who wish to gain entry to a third level art college in Ireland or abroad. The emphasis will be placed on the preparation of a balanced portfolio as well as developing skills in the art, craft and design areas. The portfolio, showing the student’s…

Aim This is a practical course which will give students the opportunity to design and make a wide range of unique craft, sculpture and textile pieces using a range of different materials. They will also learn how to be resourceful and create unique pieces from up-cycled materials. Students will learn the practical skills of sewing,…

Portfolio Preparation of work for entry to Art Colleges.         What Will I Study? Combined Materials (5N0764) Communications (5N0690) Design Skills (5N0784) Drawing (5N1862) Painting (5N1302) Personal Professional Development (5N2985) Printmaking (5N1373) Sculpture (5N1918)

This course is designed to help learners develop their skills in drawing, painting, 3D studies and life drawing, using a variety of media and materials including monoprint, pastels, charcoal etc. The course content is structured to cover many aspects of art, craft and design. While preparing a high quality portfolio, learners will also have the…

This one year course is designed to give students the skills necessary to develop a creative approach to Art, Craft and Design. Students are introduced to a wide range of skills, processes and techniques. They are encouraged to develop personal ideas and themes through drawing and a visual notebook. Advice will be given on portfolio…

This Further Education Art Portfolio Preparation course is one of the longest running portfolio preparation courses in the country and is specifically designed to meet the needs of the learners wishing to compile a strong individual and creative art portfolio for entry to third level. The course curriculum creates an opportunity for learners to explore…

OReilly Training Ltd CSCS course for experienced operators to demonstrate their competence through skills, knowledge and attitude in the Safe Use of the Articulated Dump Truck, articulated dumper, artic dumpers, cscs artic dumper safety training. The plant training and assessment programme enables experienced plant operators to gain recognition for their achievements by the way of…

This programme introduces students to a range of humanities subject areas to introduce a way of thinking about such topics and their role in governing human action and meanings. The basis of the various subject areas such as Literature, Culture, Psychoanalysis, Philosophy and Media will be examined as a means of understanding and interpreting human…

Participant Profile This Auctioneering and Estate agency Practices programme module is suitable for those wishing to learn knowledge, skills and competence in the principles, practices and the legislative framework underpinning best practice in the Estate Agency and Property Management.  This will enable the learner to work in a professional manner in the Estate Agency industry…

Participant Profile This Auctioneering and Estate agency Practices programme module is suitable for those wishing to learn knowledge, skills and competence in the principles, practices and the legislative framework underpinning best practice in the Estate Agency and Property Management.  This will enable the learner to work in a professional manner in the Estate Agency industry…

This one-year course will aim to offer students an introduction to the world of Augmented and Virtual Reality, providing students with the knowledge and skills to develop, design and evaluate immersive experiences with virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies. Augmented and Virtual Reality is one of the fastest growing areas in the software industry, as…

This course is designed to provide advanced 2d Computer Aided draughting (CAD), skills with drawing standards and practice within the architectural and civil/structural engineering sectors COURSE DESCRIPTION • Template drawings, lines & polylines, Associative dimensions & hatch patterns • Paper & model space and switch between the two views, variables & commands when drawing up…

This AutoCAD-2D course is suitable for learners looking to gain the knowledge, skill and competence to utilize computer technology as a design tool and a presentation media.

The course is highly interactive, it has been designed primarily for those who want to study towards becoming competent professional practitioners in counselling related areas. The syllabus covers a diverse combination of theory and competence development. It is taught using a combination of classroom-based and skill-based learning that allows the learner to access classes in…

This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling related fields with a specific focus on addiction studies. The syllabus covers a diverse combination of theory and competence development. It centers on areas such as understanding mental health, the theoretical evolution of addiction, substance and non-substance addictions, addiction…

This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling related fields with a specific focus on Youth Studies. It focuses on the skills, knowledge and approach necessary to work within the youth context, with emphasis placed on the link between theory and practice. The syllabus covers a diverse…

This course has been finely tuned by the Faculty to deliver programmes that are not only academically strong but also reflect the needs of the computing industry.

This course has been finely tuned by the Faculty to deliver programmes that are not only academically strong but also reflect the needs of the computing industry.

This course has been finely tuned by the Faculty to deliver programmes that are not only academically strong but also reflect the needs of the computing industry.

The BA in Communications is a three-year full-time programme which aims to give learners an introduction to communications platforms including photography, radio, journalism, and TV. The course involves both practical and academic projects and gives students the chance to work in real journalistic situations over the course of six semesters. Graduates of this programme can…