Courses by QQI

Give your career maximum exposure by completing this one year course in Photography. Ideally, applicants should be familiar with photographic processing and printing. During this course students will develop the necessary skills to prepare a quality portfolio for entry to third level colleges or for direct employment.

Care Support, Work Experience, Infection Protection and Control, Physiotherapy Assistance Practice, Teamworking, Physiotherapy Assistance Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology, Body Massage and Figure Analysis, Care of the Older Person Workshops in Massage, Occupational First Aid, & Patient Handling will be an important element of this course. This course will include some Saturdays throughout the year.

Develop the skills and knowledge to work in the area of sports injuries and their treatment in this Physiotherapy Assistant Studies course.      What Will I Study? Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749) Care Support (5N0758) Communication Level 5 (5N0690) Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734) Physiotherapy Assistant Practice (5N3770) Physiotherapy Assistant Theory (5N3771) Work Experience (5N1356)…

QQI Level 6: Sport, Recreation & Exercise 6M5147 ITEC Diploma in Pilates Teaching 603/4485/4 REPS Ireland – Register of Exercise Professionals This unique course combines Pilates teacher training with analysis of body movement, sports nutrition, sports psychology and digital marketing. Learners will develop the skills to deliver Pilates classes, modify Pilates exercises, advise on nutrition…

This multidisciplinary course is at the intersection of design, computing and content development. Students develop a cutting-edge skillset using industry-standard, modern technology. Plan, design & build interactive digital products and experiences. Challenge the history of design with a deep dive on design theory and project to the future to anticipate the interactive needs of future generations.…

Gain the in-depth technical knowledge and skills to lead trust and safety teams in the fast-growing Big Tech regulatory environment. This programme is aimed at early-stage trust, safety and content moderation professionals who are keen to progress into management and team leader roles in the sector. Throughout the programme, learners develop their problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and project management skills. Learners are also…

BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefits to support themselves. 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. Pottery for Beginners is…

This QQI Level 5 course provides learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the Business and/or Accountingsectors. Students will study Economoics and Business Management along with IT modules.

This QQI Level 5 course gives an excellent introduction to insurance and its association with finance and law. A student who successfully completes this QQI Level 5 course will have the necessary skills to progress to Higher Education, an insurance apprenticeship or a career in an insurance firm. Work experience an important part of this…

This Pre Apprenticeship Software Development QQI Level 5 Computer Programming course gives students an excellent grounding in computer programming C++ and Java and Game Design. The course consists of four terms with work experience an integral part of the course.

Anatomy and Physiology Psychology Teamworking Infection prevention & Control Human Growth and Development Word Processing Communications Personal & Professional Development To supplement and enhance the QQI modules the course will offer, three specialist weeks through the year, focusing on Introduction to Policing Studies, Introduction to Fire Service Operations and PHECC Emergency First Response (EFR)

This course is suitable for post leaving cert students and mature students who are interested in teaching (Primary school teaching, Post-Primary school teaching, or teaching in Further Education). This award offers a wide range of modules which enables students to gain a critical awareness of the way in which the Irish Education system operates. Learners…

This Pre-Teaching and Education Studies course is ideal for those considering a career in teaching.      What Will I Study? Communications Level 5 (5N0690) Personal Professional Development (5N2985) Psychology (5N0754) Research & Study Skills (5N3113) Word Processing (5N1358) Concepts in Education & Training (5N3631) Interpersonal & Group Behaviour (5N3632) Psychology of People (5N3634)

Ecological Field Methods; Biodiversity and the Natural Environments; Sustainable Water Management; Biological Diversity; Biology; Teamworking; Work Experience; Permaculture Design; Statistics

This Pre-University Arts course is designed for students wishing to study Arts at Third Level. It introduces students to the methods of study, writing and research skills necessary for successful participation at Third Level and allows students to apply to these courses through a route other than directly from Leaving Certificate

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 provides students with solid background knowledge and skills for progression to third level and thrive in an…

This Pre-University Arts course is for learners who wish to pursue a degree in Arts and Humanities. WHAT WILL I STUDY? Archaeology (5N0762) Creative Writing (5N4765) Communications (C50070) Folklore & Ethnology (5N1274) Local History (5N1296) Literary, Visual & Performing Arts (5N2465) Heritage (C50053)) Work Experience (C50092)

This one year FETAC certified course will prepare participants for entrance into first Arts programme in Irish universities and colleges as well as preparing students to work in a European environment both in Ireland and abroad.

Students on Education and Training courses at Dunboyne College benefit from close links with Maynooth University and can access a range of academic and student supports across both campuses. Our one-year course, similar to our other arts programme, aims to prepare students for entrance into Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges but also lay…

This one-year course prepares students for entrance into law and arts degrees in Irish universities and colleges. It also prepares students to work both in a legal environment in Ireland and abroad as well as in the legal departments of the business world. This law course option is available with additional modules in Business Administration,…

In the business department we challenge ourselves and our students to strive for excellence.  We believe that achievement lies not in luck but in preparation, hard work and attention to detail.  Our philosophy is that when you learn, you succeed. This is a two year course designed to encompass a broad range of business related…

This one year Business with Accounting course is designed to provide an excellent foundation for students wishing to advance to Business Degree Programmes in Third Level Institutes of Technology or Universities. Modules such as Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and Business Administration are core to this course and will give students who gain a place on a Degree…

This one-year full time course in Pre-University Psychology will introduce you to the field of “scientific psychology” and provide you with a broad understanding of the various subdisciplines within this social science. Over the year, you will learn how psychologists’ study, explain and predict behaviour, in addition to classifying and treating abnormal behaviour. You will learn about the use of psychology in clinical, forensic, consumer, occupational and other community settings. The modules have been specifically selected to provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge…

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

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 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 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 Pre-University Sports Science course coversSports Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Sport and Recreation Studies, First Aid Responder PHECC approved, communications, Work Experience, Exercise and Fitness, kinesiology, Sports and Exercise Injury Prevention. Workshops in Massage, Exercise and Fitness will be offered throughout the year.

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…

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…