Classroom Based Courses

This one-year course will introduce students to the basic principles of forensic science. Students will participate in laboratory work, with a particular focus on how evidence is collected and analysed for use in legal cases. Students will gain a knowledge of the link between the sciences and how these are put to use in the…

Law and Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges. It will also prepare students to work in a legal environment both in Ireland and abroad. By progressing to a Law degree and then on to a post graduate qualification, students can access the many opportunities available to those with a legal qualification. This course lays…

This one-year course will prepare students for entrance into Law and Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges. It will also prepare students to work in a legal environment both in Ireland and abroad. This law course option is available with political studies. Law and politics are two distinctive disciplines that are often intrinsically connected.…

This one-year course, similar to our other arts programme, aims to prepare students for entrance into Arts degrees in Irish universities and colleges, as well as preparing students to work in a European environment both in Ireland and abroad. The Liberal Arts option attributes more of a focus on The Arts, English Literature and European…

This one-year course aims to prepare students for work with people in a hospital, respite care, social care, community development or residential setting. Nurses need social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Nursing Studies will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice.…

This one-year course is designed to prepare students for a career in the sports, coaching and fitness sectors, or provide a pathway to further study in Physical Educating teaching. Students will engage in a range of sports, both practically and academically. Students will also gain the social, communications and leadership skills to work with students…

This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Physiotherapy. Students who undertake this one year course in Physiotherapy will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation and the treatment of injured, ill or disabled patients, through various therapeutic techniques, such as, exercise, massage and taping. Students will develop…

This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Physiotherapy. Students who undertake this one year course in Physiotherapy will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation and the treatment of injured, ill or disabled patients, through various therapeutic techniques, such as, exercise, massage and taping. Students will develop…

This interdisciplinary course combines the study of Politics, Economics and Social Science and gives an understanding of the interactions between economic, social and political processes. This course covers how governments, policies and international relations work, learning to understand people and businesses, markets and governments, and how to respond to national and global changes, whilst understanding…

Anatomy & Physiology; Biology; Physics; Laboratory Skills; Chemistry; Mathematics; Communications; Word Processing; Personal & Professional Development

This one-year course is designed to give students an introduction to the world of science and covers a variety of areas related to the sciences. The mathematics element allows students to bring their levels up to the competence relevant to their intended third level course. Students will also have the option to study other modules…

This Pre-University Science course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Science, specifically those who did not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course, and adult returnees to education. Students who pass all modules including course practical work (the pass mark in each…

This Pre-University Science course was developed with DCU to meet the needs of students who wish to study science to degree level in university. The course will cater for three different groups of learners: Students who did not obtain the required Leaving Certificate points for their chosen Science course, Students who wish to acquire a…

This one year course is designed to provide students with the practical and theoretical skills that are necessary for success in the worlds of sports and leisure. Coaching will be provided in a variety of disciplines.

This one-year course introduces students to the broad and expanding sector of Sport Science. An interesting course that will provide students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to gain employment in the sports sector. With the combination of modules, students can avail of the science award with some coaching modules and sports anatomy and…

The Preliminary Engineering course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Engineering at third level, specifically those who did not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course, and adult returnees to education. As the only PLC course in the country currently delivering the…

Research and Study Skills 5N3113 Team Working 5N1367 Work Experience 5N1356 Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749 Word Processing 5N1358 Nutrition 5N2006 Reception and Front-Line Office Skills 5N1407 Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734

From good standard Ordinary Level to Higher level

Preparation for LC Irish Oral & Listening exams

from good standard Ordinary Level to Higher level

The purpose of this course is to enhance the skills of learners to help them complete their chosen college course.  They will also learn how to construct properly worded and formatted assignments, a skill necessary for all college courses. Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or Higher) for those whose first language is not…

Developed to give communications and other professionals a deeper insight into the challenges facing organisations when managing crisis events and high profile issues, in the full glare of the media. Who is this course for? Professionals charged with specific responsibility for communications planning, crisis planning and dealing with media within organisations, agencies, and the public…

The business world is changing rapidly and organisations are quickly discovering that they need to get better at informing, educating and engaging their employees and direct stakeholders. As a result, the role of the internal communicator has, by necessity, become more skilled and more specialised. In recognition of this, the Public Relations Institute of Ireland…

For the first time PRII’s long running certificate course in Public Affairs will be run outside Dublin this autumn. Engaging with the public affairs arena is a key part of a large number of communications professionals’ day to day jobs. The make up of the current Oireachtas, a minority Government , recent legislative and administrative reform…

Designed for communicators working in government departments; public agencies; or semi-state organisations the PRII Certificate in Strategic Public Sector Communications has a purposeful focus concentrating on the skills to create, develop and implement the organisation’s communications strategy and how to plan and execute effective PR campaigns to deliver on the organisations objectives. Who is this course for?…

The PRINCE2 Foundation Course at Althris Training will provide you with the certification and training to be able to have greater control of resources and have the ability to manage project risk more effectively. PRINCE2 provides a proven best practice model that ensures project delivery is on time, on budget and of high quality. PRINCE2…

This Printmaking Techniques course will go through a number of printmaking techniques such as wood cuts, lino, dry point, collagraph to relief printing as well as transferring of imagery, inking and printing.   Suitable for the complete beginner to the budding artist.

Learn all the basic principles of computer aided design (CAD) systems and 2D drawing. This introductory course aims to equip candidates with the basic understanding and principles of the 2D drawing environment in terms of hardware, software, and physical surroundings. CAD is used at all stages of the design process, from conceptualisation and production of…

Master the art of 2D 2D AutoCAD Drawing and the fundamentals of computer aided design (CAD) systems. This advanced professional certificate course enables students to develop advanced skills in architectural drawing techniques using 2D CAD and building 3D models using 3D CAD. This course is validated by Griffith College. This course focuses on the development…

This Cognitive Behaviour Therapy course is designed to equip helping professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate CBT into their practice. This 30 hr programme consists of 5 one-day workshops, each of 6 hrs duration. Workshops can be taken individually, and/or combined to make up the requirements for the Certificate. The approaches presented are…