Courses by QQI

This Computing Science 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.

Are you looking for a video production course for your business? Perhaps you run a business and understand the power of online video content to connect directly with your clients and customers? Maybe your sales and marketing department needs to bring online content creation in-house so you can be in control of your brand? Or…

The programme is perfect if you’re interested in visual effects and virtual reality but have not yet completed a related programme and need to build a portfolio of VFX work. The programme provides you with an opportunity to historically contextualise theoretical concepts as you explore and experiment across a range of VR and VFX software…

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…

The Accounting Technician With IT Applications course may lead to employment as a technician or to professional studies with ACCA, ACA, CIMA and DPA where it allows exemptions. Course Modules: First Year: Financial Accounting,Taxation,Law & Ethics,Business Management. Second Year:Advanced Financial Accounting,Advanced Taxation,Management Accounting,Integrated Accounting Systems.

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…

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

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…

Learn the core principles of business management, marketing, and administration. WHAT WILL I STUDY? • Business Management (6N4310) • Human Resource Management (6N3750) • Work Experience (6N1946) • Business Law (6N4045) • Spreadsheets (6N4089) • Word Processing (6N4977) • Marketing Management (6N4188) • Payroll Manual & Computerised (6N4005) • Customer Service (6N0697)

This QQI Level 6 course is designed to allow the learner gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management and offers excellent higher education and career progression opportunities

About this Advanced Certificate in Administration course This course is designed to allow the learner gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management. The course aims to build on the solid foundation provided on completion of the Level 5 Business Award. Course Modules Mandatory Business Management Advanced Communications Personal and Professional Development…

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview This one year course is designed as a follow on from the QQI Level 5 Animal Healthcare course and is tailor-made to students who wish to progress in the animal area into a working life with…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course meets the needs of students who wish to develop a portfolio of valuable skills, for example: Architectural Drawing, CAD2D and 3D, Architectural Model Making and Design. These skills will equip students to find employment in…

This Art and Design course offers students an excellent opportunity to further develop their artistic skills and creativity.  The aim of the course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to work independently in a fine art and design context, or to progress to higher education. As part of the course students will…

This QQI Level 6 course covers a wide range of business subjects and will give students a very strong foundation in management, marketing, sales, finance, law and economics. The course is designed to maximise the advanced-entry options to a range of degree programmes across our partner, higher-education colleges in Dublin. Career progression opportunities also.

Business QQI level 6 course aim This Business QQI level 6 course is designed to enable the successful learners to gain an in depth understanding of the role and function of accounting and finance within an organisation and business environment. It also offers the learners the opportunity to develop effective management skills with an understanding of…

This QQI Level 6 course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge relating to legal practice. Students taking this advanced work based course will be prepared to take up employment as personal assistants in a legal environment

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview 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…

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is designed to allow students to gain the hard and soft skills necessary to manage an administration department in any contemporary business/office environment. Students will learn about the skills necessary to perform their role…

This QQI Level 6 course aims to perfect programming skills learned at QQI Level 5 in order to attain advanced entry to Year 2 of Computer Science at TUD, NCI, IADT or Griffith College

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This advanced course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in the technology sector.  Software is ubiquitous and critical in almost every facet of the knowledge economy, as a result, industry’s demand…

Open Canoeing Instruction (6N5349) – Including Canoeing Ireland Level 4 proficiency training and assessment and Level 2 instructor training and assessment Orienteering Instruction (6N5190) – Orienteering Ireland Orienteering Instructor Award Sea Kayaking Instruction (6N5193) – Including Canoeing Ireland Essential Coastal Navigation Course, Level 4 proficiency training and assessment and Level 2 instructor training and assessment…

Acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to provide a range of services in a social and vocational rehabilitation context and/or to progress to higher education and training with this Advanced Social Studies course. What will I study?   Child Psychology (6N2023) Disability Awareness (6N1975) Health Promotion (6N2214) Person Centred Planning (6N2206) Positive Behavioural Support (6N2215)…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is an excellent upskilling and portfolio course for students who wish to progress to either media or TV/film degrees or employment. Students gain highly practical skills in a range of techniques used in…

This QQI Level 6 course reflects the advancement of digital technology and publication of news on multiple platforms and gives students the tools to report the news in a constantly evolving media environment.

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…

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Healthcare sector or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students will…

This Animal Care course provides learners with fascinating insights into the health care, welfare needs and behaviour of a wide variety of small animals.        What Will I Study? Animal Anatomy and Physiology (5N0750) Animal Behaviour (5N0751) Animal Welfare (5N0753) Biology (5N2746) Communications (5N0690) Mathematics (5N1833) Veterinary Assisting Skills (5N1363) Work Experience (5N1356)

This Animal Care QQI level 5 course provides learners with fascinating insights into the health care, grooming, welfare needs and behaviour of a wide variety of small animals. What will I Study? • Animal Anatomy and Physiology (5N0750) • Animal Behaviour (5N0751) • Animal Grooming (5N0752) • Animal Welfare (5N0753) • Biology (5N2746) • Communications…

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

Step into the exciting world of animation and see the possibilities.        What Will I Study? Animation Drawing Studies (5N1830) Computer 3D Modelling & Animation (5N1603) Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929) Digital Editing (5N1438) Drawing (5N1862) Figure Studies (5N1869) Personal Professional Development (5N2985) Team-working (5N1367)

QQI Award Level 5 – 5M1985, Higher National Diploma in Animation, leading to a Top-up (Hons) Degree in CDCFE** Animators specialise in TV and Film creation for 2D and 3D animated productions. Their work includes character design, animation and creative development through the use of 2D and 3D animation specialist software. They have a strong…

This Applied Science programme provides an introduction to the world of science and covers a variety of subjects related to laboratory sciences.       What Will I Study? Biology (5N2746) Chemistry (5N2747) Communications (Community) (5N0070) Laboratory Skills (5N2751) Maths (5N1833) Nutrition (5N2029) Physics (5N1460) Work Experience (Community) (C50092)

This is a one-year full time Applied Social Studies programme offering an introduction to the theory and practice of social studies and psychology aiming to increase awareness of the practical applications of social and psychological theory. What will I Study? • Communications (5N0690) • Human Growth & Development (5N1279) • Intercultural Studies (5N0765) • Psychology…

This is a one-year full time Applied Social Studies programme offering an introduction to the theory and practice of social studies and psychology aiming to increase awareness of the practical applications of social and psychological theory. What will I study? Communications (5N0690) Human Growth & Development (5N1279) Intercultural Studies (5N0765) Psychology (5N0754) Social Studies (5N1370)…

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.

Duration Block release as part of the apprenticeship (11 weeks for phase 4 and 10 weeks for phase 6.) Overview An apprenticeship is a training and education programme, which mixes learning in a college such as DFEi with work-based learning in a company. This Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship programme is a 4-year programme consisting of…

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…