Courses by QQI

This Security Studies with Criminology Course at DCFE will provide you with a strong foundation in the skills necessary to pursue a career in the private security industry and in Retail Security as either Door Security or Static Guarding in both Ireland and abroad or progress to Third level. The course provides students with an…

The Senior Trades Level 6 Hairdressing course provides on and off-the-job intensive training in the advanced skills required for working in the hairdressing industry. Successful students will gain a Senior Trade qualification from the Department of Education and Skills as well as QQI Level 6 component awards. The Hairdressing Senior Trades qualification will allow you…

This SLAI Level 2 programme is suitable for individuals who have completed Level 1 programme (and obtained a high grade) and who wish to develop their skills in Irish sign language to a higher level. It will also equip the participant with the relevances knowledge, skill and competence to communicate at lower intermediate level in…

This SLAI Level 3 programme is suitable for individuals who have completed the Sign Language Level 2 programme (and obtained a high grade ) and who wish to develop their skills in Irish Sign Language to a higher level. Participants will gain the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate in the intermediate language in…

The course embraces diverse approaches to jewellery and silversmithing. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of materials and processes, including metal, ceramics, plastics, wood and textiles. With a focus on high quality craftsmanship, we place great importance on traditional hand skills whilst fully acknowledging the new and exciting possibilities also offered by…

This full time Art Metalwork PLC (Post Leaving Certificate) course offers you the opportunity to research, design and develop skills in jewellery, silversmithing and fabrication. Study will involve a balance of experience between traditional and contemporary methods of craftsmanship and terminology specific to the practice. Emphasis will be placed on the use of a wide…

OReilly Training Ltd Site Dumper Operator Safety Training Course CSCS course for experienced operators to demonstrate their competence through skills, knowledge and attitude in the Safe Use of the Site Dumper. The plant training and assessment programme enables experienced plant operators to gain recognition for their achievements by the way of certification, and provide an…

This 10-week Special Needs Assisting course is available in September and in January. Level 5 is two weeks classroom based with the remainder online Level 6 is online only The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a…

This is a two year Social Care QQI Level 6 course which examines the theory and practice of social studies and social care.  The wide range of modules offered enables students to gain a critical awareness of the way in which society works and provides the opportunity to investigate contemporary social issues and problems.  Modules…

This is a two year Social Care QQI Level 6 course which examines the theory and practice of social studies and social care.  The wide range of modules offered enables students to gain a critical awareness of the way in which society works and provides the opportunity to investigate contemporary social issues and problems.  Modules…

The aim of this programme is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use a range of digital media technologies in a supervised environment. Furthermore, to understand their uses in an organizational context. It is designed to enable progression to further education, training or supervised employment. Assessment is carried out during…

What is this programme about? This programme provides an opportunity for students to study for a one-year Higher Diploma in Applied Social Studies. This programme is being offered as a means for people to qualify as Social Care Workers. This programme is designed for graduates of non-Social Care who are working or wish to work…

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required for employment in a Social Care Setting. It will introduce learners to the area of sociology and social studies and to develop their understanding and awareness of social issues in their own lives and society in general. Learners…

This Level 5 Certificate course offers a broad introduction to the area of Social Studies. It is designed for people who are interested in working in a variety of social care services. Students can develop the personal qualities, knowledge, skills and academic background required to progress in the social work/care sector.

WHAT IS APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES? This one-year course aims to prepare students for work with people in a social care, community development or residential setting. The care worker needs social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Many of the skills acquired will be transferable for use with adolescents, families and the…

This course prepares students for a rewarding career in software development. The core aim of the course is to impart the expertise necessary to design, develop and maintain software. Students undertake work experience in order to develop their skills in the IT area. Awarding Body Further Education & Training Awards Council – FETAC(QQI) Certificate in…

About the Software Development course This Level 6 Software Development course enables our Level 5 Computer Programming students to progress  and develop their programming skills in C++, Java and Visual Studio 2010.  Sucessful graduates from this course may attain advanced entry to second year Computer Science at DIT, ITT, NCI, ITB and Griffith College.  The core…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May. Overview This Pre-University computer science course provides students with an entry point to a future career in the technology sector. With the increase in the use of technology in almost every industry, the education of IT professionals is becoming more…

This course provides an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue higher education while providing the learner with both the theoretical and practical skills needed for work in the IT Industry sector.      What Will I Study? Communications (5N0690) Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming (5N0541) Maths for Information Technology (5N18396) Networking Essentials (5N2929) Operating…

This comprehensive course offers a guided pathway for aspiring developers to enhance their expertise. Master In-Demand Skills: In today’s technology-driven world, software development skills are in high demand across industries. By enrolling in our course, you’ll learn the fundamental principles of developing, software architecture, software design, and more. You’ll gain proficiency in popular programming languages…

Network Essentials C20256, Hardware Essentials C20254, System Software C20255, Web Authoring C20148, Computer Programming C20013, Computer Architecture & Systems C20012, Mathematics C20139, Game Design L22055, Communications, Work Experience.

This programme is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a sound engineering and production environment and develop an awareness of present audio technological developments.

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 for students who are interested in a career in music and sound engineering or…

This one-year course is designed to give students an introduction to the world of sound engineering, the media and the music industry. This course is designed to provide a combination of practical and theoretical tuition in all aspects of digital sound engineering and event production. Students will work in a fully equipped digital studio and…

Explore the world of music technology, sound recording and production.       What Will I Study? Communications (5N0690) Event Production (5N1374) Music Industry Studies (5N1458) Music Performance (5N1301) Music Technology (5N1640) Sound Engineering & Production (5N1900) Team-working (5N1367) Personal Professional Development (5N2985)

This course is suitable for individuals wishing to develop conversational skills to speak Spanish.

This Spanish Continuation course is for individuals who already have some basic knowledge of the Spanish language and who wish to improve and develop their communication skills further. The course will involve activities in speaking, reading, writing and listening.

This Special Education course seeks to develop an understanding of the inclusion process and of specific learning difficulties. This understanding is developed through the lens of Montessori philosophy and methodology which values the unique potential of all learners and provides a framework within which children can progress at their own pace. This programme is an…

This one year course trains students to work as Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to work with children with special educational needs in a variety of educational settings including primary and secondary school classrooms and specialist schools. Students completing this course will be able to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting setting. They…

Aim The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a special needs assistant in a range of education settings, such as primary and post-primary. Modules include Human Growth and Development Understanding Special Needs Special Needs Assisting Person Centred Focus to Disability Safety and…