Courses by QQI

This 2nd year course provides a professional qualification from the Accounting Technicians in Ireland. Accounting Technicians are skilled support staff working in the accounting & finance areas. This course can provide students with the following: A recognised business qualification with the option to undertake further professional studies Better job opportunities within a wide range of…

This Activities of Living Patient Care award will: Facilitate the learner to gain understanding of the Activities of Living and its application to client care. Facilitate the learner to gain knowledge and competency in the delivery of holistic care to clients/patients and understand the importance of promoting of quality of life for client /patient. Facilitate…

This is an employment focused programme offering you the perfect blend of business, administration, ICT and communication skills required by today’s employers enabling you to secure office based employment in a modern business or office. This is also the ideal course for those who want to defer a third level college place as skills gained…

The Montessori parts of the course train the learners to educate children in a way that gives them the best possible foundation for life. “Maria Montessori’s goal was to develop the whole personality of the child and her system is based on her strong belief in the spontaneous working of the human intellect. The main…

Animal Science; Animal Behaviour; Team Leadership; Work Experience; Wild Animal Management; Animal Grooming; Grooming Science; Canine Obedience & Training; Kennel & Cattery Management

The aim of this training programme is to enable students to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to work effectively as a beauty therapist. Applicants will be called for interview screening to secure a place on this programme. No fees will apply for successful applicants.

Aim The course offers a challenging and rewarding programme which gives the student an opportunity to expand their knowledge, understanding and skills in business, computing and financial areas. Modules include Administration Practice Team Leadership Spreadsheets Word Processing Payroll Manual and Computerised Accounts/Text Production Work Experience One module may be carried from Level 5 Work Experience…

Overview These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Health Care sector, or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students will study core areas of Animal Health Care and are enabled to put theory into…

Overview These courses provide students with valuable skills needed to work in the architecture, engineering and design sectors or to progress to third level options. Students will gain a firm foundation in Architectural Drawing, CAD 2D and 3D, Architectural Model Making and Design and they will also be introduced to Revit 3D Modelling and BIM.…

DFEi run this one year, full-time, Furniture Design and Making course. DFEi has a long history of providing further education and training courses aimed at students who want to work in the furniture industry. Students develop essential craftsman’s skills to assist them in gaining employment in this industry. In Year 1, students will be introduced…

The most important resource of any organisation is its staff. This course will give students the skills to professionally and confidently manage people from recruitment to retirement. Students will learn to mediate conflict and to deal with employee challenges and will graduate from this course with a thorough grasp of Employment Law and Industrial Relations.…

This practical course gives students the chance to add to their portfolio of Journalism items by giving the students the opportunity to bring their skills and knowledge to the production of digital items such as blogs and podcasts. Students will also work on managing and operating DFEi’s very own news radio service Areas of Study…

This course is designed to allow students to gain the hard and soft skills necessary to manage an administration department in any type of business/office environment. Students will learn about the skills necessary to perform their own role to an excellent standard and to supervise others. Students will receive specialist training in up-to-date Microsoft Office…

This Pre University computer science course provides an opportunity to train for a rewarding career in the IT industry. Student will develop the skills to be able to design, create and maintain websites, databases and computer network, as well as the fundamentals of computer programming using C++, C#, PhP, Javascript, and Visual Basic using Visual…

This programme aims to meet the requirements of childcare supervisors and managers in relation to current childcare legislation and child protection legislation, as well as developing the skills and expertise required to work with children with disabilities in a primary or post primary school and in special units and care settings. The programme aims to…

This programme aims to meet the requirements of childcare supervisors and managers in relation to current childcare legislation and child protection legislation, as well as developing the skills and expertise required to work at managerial level. The programme aims to help learners:

Applicants must have a level 5 (or equivalent) successfully completed prior to applying for this programme. The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence, to work independently and or take responsibility for the work of others in providing a range of services in a social and…

Fastrack to IT (FIT) announced its second ICT skills audit: a survey of over 60 companies in Ireland that reveals the need for skilled ICT professionals in all sectors continues to grow. The FIT audit reveals Big Data Analysis as having the highest demand for skills at expert level, whereas areas such as Networking &…

This programme aims to meet the requirements of childcare supervisors and managers in relation to current childcare legislation and child protection legislation, as well as developing the skills and expertise required to work at managerial level. The programme aims to help learners:

This course is an excellent upskilling and portfolio course for learners who wish to progress to either media or TV/film degrees or employment. Learners gain highly practical skills in a range of techniques used in today’s TV and digital film industry. Areas covered include: drama, documentary news packages and single camera interviews. Graduates have received…

This one year course is ideally suited to the student who has a creative flair and is interested in pursuing a career in Graphic Design or Advertising. It combines essential drawing skills with the use of modern creative media applications such as InDesign, Dreamweaver and Illustrator. This is a practical course providing students with the…

The purpose of this QQI validated Anatomy & Physiology award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of the modules the learner will have the skills to understand the interrelationships between systems of the body and recognise the…

This course is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Health Care sector, or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Learners will study core areas of Animal Health Care and are enabled to put theory into practice through…

Animal Welfare; Animal Grooming; Animal Behaviour; Small Animal Husbandry & Housing; Biology; Animal Anatomy & Physiology; Maths- optional; Work Experience; Communications; Word Processing

There is a huge shortage of qualified animators for the media and technology sectors in Ireland. This course attempts to address this shortage. Animators are artists who use traditional and digital techniques to produce animations for commercials, features, the games industry and other media genres.

This programme provides an introduction to the world of science and covers a variety of subjects related to laboratory sciences. The purpose of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a science laboratory and /or to progress to science based programmes…

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.

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the philosophy and practice underpinning a specific approach to Early Childhood Education, to include one of the following Montessori, Froebel, Steiner or Weikart. Module objectives: To familiarise the learner with various educational theorists and their programmes suitable for…

These courses provide students with valuable skills needed to work in the architecture, engineering and design sectors or to progress to third level options. Students will gain a firm foundation in Architectural Drawing, CAD 2D and 3D, Architectural Model Making and Design and they will also be introduced to Revit 3D Modelling and BIM. Students…

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.

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,…

This is a unique art course as it caters for students who are interested in art, craft and design. The college has extensively equipped specialist art and craft practice rooms: a ceramics studio where a wide range of 3D ceramic skills and techniques can be explored and developed; a print studio which allows students to…

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 course aims to provide school leavers or mature students with the opportunity to prepare a portfolio of work for entry to Art Colleges. The programme is also suitable for applicants interested in developing artistic skills in a range of art/design fields.

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 course caters to those applying to third level colleges in order to pursue a career in Art, Craft and Design. It is an intensive year suited to those who are prepared to commit to high work levels in and out of institute hours and short deadlines. The course reinforces an independent work ethic and…

Are you intrigued by the dynamic nature of the property market? Do you have a confident, outgoing personality and good communication skills? Are you skilled in the art of negotiation? Then why not consider a career in auctioneering and estate agency? With the upsurge in the Irish property and rental market, there is demand for…

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.