Courses by QQI
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is a state agency established by the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012.
Their functions include those previously carried out by these bodies:
- Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
- Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
- Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB)
- National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI)
Qualifications, Standards, Awards, Recognition
Firstly, QQI is responsible for maintaining the ten-level National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). They are also an awarding body and set standards for awards they make in the NFQ.
Furthermore, the agency validates education and training programmes. They make extensive awards in the further education and training sector including in the Education and Training Boards.
They also make awards in higher education. These are mainly to students attending private colleges and educational institutions. Universities and Institutes of Technology generally make their own awards.
QQI also provide advice on recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland and on the recognition of Irish qualifications abroad.
Quality Assurance
In addition, QQI review the effectiveness of quality assurance in further and higher education and training providers in Ireland. This includes the Universities, Institutes of Technology, Education and Training Boards. It also includes providers in the private further and higher education and training sectors (availing of QQI awards).
IEM
Another function of QQI is to authorise the use of an International Education Mark (IEM) for providers.
This is awarded to providers of education and training (including English language training) who have demonstrated compliance with a statutory code of practice in the provision of education and training to international students.
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Tour Guiding Special Purpose Award Level 6
In-house Training, Travel Management Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. Dublin
Do you have a positive attitude, friendly personality and strong sense of customer service together with a genuine interest in Irish heritage and culture? Then this could be the course for you. Quotes from former students: “A wonderful course on National Tour Guiding at Coláiste Dhúlaigh. It was a privilege to study there and we…
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Tourism and Travel (Advanced one year full-time course) - Sallynoggin College
Classroom Based, Travel Management Course by Sallynoggin College of Further Education - Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin
Sallynoggin CFE offer this one year full-time course in Travel and Tourism. The advanced Travel and Tourism Industry Training course will expand your knowledge and skills in both the Travel and Tourism industry and offers the opportunity to advance to supervisory or management level in a wide variety of Travel & Tourism Businesses. Course Components…
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Tourism Hotel and Leisure Operations (one year full-time) - Sallynoggin College
Classroom Based, Hotel Management Course by Sallynoggin College of Further Education - Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin
Tourism Hotel and Leisure Operations one year course run by Sallynoggin CFE. With more than 50,000 people directly employed by hotels and guesthouses in Ireland, the hotel sector has a critical role in job creation and the recovery of the wider economy. The Irish Hotel Federation is concerned that the hotel and catering sector will…
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Tourism Travel and Airline Studies (one year full-time) - Sallynoggin College
Airline Studies Course by Sallynoggin College of Further Education - Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin
This full-time Tourism and Airline Studies course is delivered by Sallynoggin College of Further Education. Learners will study core areas in Tourism, Travel & Airline studies and will have the opportunity to explore the career area of their choice within this vast and rapidly growing industry by taking specialised components. Having completed the course Learners…
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Tourism with Marketing
In-house Training, Travel Management Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. Dublin
Tourism with Marketing QQI Award (Year 1 – 5M5011 / Year 2 – 6M5012) The course includes the study of all aspects of the Tourism Industry, providing students with the skills necessary to gaining employment in this ever expanding area. In addition to providing a good grounding in the Industry, students will also get the…
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Traditional Stonewall Construction
Classroom Based, Construction & the Built Environment Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. Kerry
Develop the knowledge and skills required to build a variety of traditional stone walls. What Will I Study? Induction Traditional Stonewall Construction (4N3131) Work Practice in Traditional Stonewall (4N1170) Workplace Safety (4N1124) Safepass Career Planning and Job Seeking Skills Safety and Manual Handling Why Should I Apply? Learn a traditional stone craft High demand skillset A number…
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Traineeship in Outdoor Education
In-house Training, Sport and Leisure Management Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. Dublin
This advanced traineeship program is offered to outdoor instructors and experienced practitioners who wish to progress and upskill in a variety of National Governing Body leadership and instructorship awards. All participants will undertake “digital marketing” and “train the trainer” modules. Individuals will have the opportunity to train and develop their personal and instructional skills in…
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Travel with Cabin Crew Training
Classroom Based, Airline Studies Course by Cathal Brugha FET - Dublin City North, Co. Dublin
QQI Level 5 Tourism Principles & Practice Tourism Information & Administration Travel Agency Service Skills Principles and Practice of Selling Customer Service Reception & Front Office Skills Word Processing Personal & Professional Development French (option) International Academy of Travel Diploma Cabin Crew & Check in Training (Ready-for-Take Off) GDS Amadeus Flight Booking & Reservation System
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TV and Digital Film Production
Classroom Based, TV Production Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
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 an excellent foundation for Film and Television degrees in; IADT (National Film School), DCU, TU Dublin, and…
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Yoga Teaching and Holistic Studies
Classroom Based, Educational & Teacher Training Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. Kerry
What will I study in this Yoga Teaching and Holistic Studies course? Specific Purpose Certificate Stand-up Paddle Boarding Instructional Skills (5N21805) Delivering Yoga Teaching Sessions (iUSP155) Programming Yoga Teaching Sessions (iUSP147) Outdoor Leadership & Safety (5N4647) and Know How to Support Clients who take part in Exercise & Physical Activity (iUSP172) Outdoor Recreation (5N5386) and…
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Youth Activities Worker
In-house Training, Development Studies Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. Dublin
BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefit. Skills to Compete is an initiative to support those who have lost their jobs because of COVID-19 and wish to re-enter the workforce. See here for details This innovative two-year part time BTEI…
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Youth Activities Worker (BTEI/Skills to Compete)
In-house Training, Community Development Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. Dublin
BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefit. Skills to Compete is an initiative to support those who have lost their jobs because of COVID-19 and wish to re-enter the workforce. See here for details This innovative two-year part time BTEI…
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Youth and Community Work (QQI Level 5/1 year full-time) - Sallynoggin College
Community Development Course by Sallynoggin College of Further Education - Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin
This Youth and Community Work QQI accredited course is a one year, full-time programme. This Youth Work & Community Studies course is designed for those who would like to pursue a career in the youth and community sector, working with young people in a range of community based settings. This QQI Level 5 programme provides…
