Course Type: Practical Third-level, CAO & PLC Courses

This Advanced Soccer and Player Development course is ideal for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the area of soccer playing and / or coaching. It develops and hones the skills learned at Level 5 and seeks to further students knowledge in all aspects of soccer skills, player development and coaching. Through 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…

Kinsale College Art course offers students an excellent opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work, which they may use to gain access to diploma/degree courses. It is a wonderful course to discover Arts in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Students pursuing this course have obtained some of the best results in the country.

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…

The Degree in Audio Production and Music Project Management course is delivered in collaboration with our partners Sound Training College. Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. Our Audio Production and Music Project Management course…

The Degree in Audio Production and Music Project Management is delivered in collaboration with our partners Sound Training College. Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. Our Audio Production and Music Project Management course offers…

The course provides for students who wish to develop pre-apprenticeship skills, pursue employment or advance to further education. It aims to familiarise students with the work environment of the building industry and to prepare them for the whole world of work. The Safe Pass legal requirement for the building industry will form an optional part…

The course provides for students who wish to develop pre-apprenticeship skills, pursue employment or advance to further education. It aims to familiarise students with the work environment of the building industry and to prepare them for the whole world of work. The Safe Pass legal requirement for the building industry will form an optional part…

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Develop your pastry and baking skills through practical teaching and learning, one day per week in GMIT Galway campus

The Chef de Partie Apprenticeship is an ‘earn and learn’ degree programme that combines on-the-job training with academic study in GMIT

The programme is ideal for any person who wishes to explore both dance and music with performance skills very much embedded into the programme.

Care Skills; Intellectual Disability Studies; Human Growth & Development; Care for the Older person; Care Support; Infection, Prevention & Control; Understanding Special Needs; Communications; Work Experience; Word Processing

This one-year full-time course aims to equip students with a broad knowledge and understanding of the media in areas such as film, journalism, photography, TV & Video. COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT Film Production TV and Video Editing Media Analysis Sound Engineering Documentary Photography Computer Illustrated Graphics Work Experience Communications

This programme provides for students who wish to develop practical cabinet making skills. It aims to familiarise students with the work environment of the building industry and prepare them for the world of work as furniture and cabinetmakers. The FÁS ‘Safe Pass’ legal requirement for the building industry will form an optional part. The award…

This Level 5 programme leads to internationally recognised qualications in the art of hairdressing. You will learn the practical skills of hairdressing and styling, and the underpinning theoretical knowledge that will enable you to pursue a career in hairdressing business. Students who successfully complete this Level 5 course can progress to our Level 6 Professional…

This two year course combines hairdressing, beauty therapy and make-up. Learners who successfully complete this course will enter into the exciting and rewarding career of hair, beauty and make-up industries.

A two year interactive culinary programme with small class sizes, dedicated and experienced chef lecturers, 60% hands-on practical training and 40% theoretical knowledge, and a 12-week work placement

This two-year programme provides the necessary qualifications for a career in fitness and leisure industry with options to work as s Studio Instructor, Strength Conditioning Coach, Gym Instructor, Sports Retailer and Freelance Fitness Instructor.

This is a one year course/programme designed for students with an interest in the beauty industry. It aims to develop skills necessary for work as a make-up artist. COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT Anatomy and Physiology Work Experience Pastiche, Fashion & Theatre Make-up Special Effects Make-up Skincare & Eye Treatments Communications Make-up Application

This one year course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career as a maku-up artist in the Fashion, Media and Film Industry. This course combines the range of practical skills and theoretical subjects necessary to enable students to specialise in this field. Workshops in various industry related skills will be incorporated into…

This one-year course/programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to work effectively in many areas of media. Multimedia production integrates media such as digital movie, worldwide web, CD-Rom, digital photography, film, video, publishing, TV and DVD, skilfully merging them with text, graphics, sound and animation to communicate in a powerful…

Students will learn about the music industry in Ireland and develop the skills to perform music in a variety of contexts and settings. Students will also engage in team working and participate in the production of live performances and events.

This is a one-year course/programme for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Organic crop production and general vegetable production. This course will enable Learners to identify suitable crops and plants for different gardens. It will incorporate commercial and practical organic production skills. COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT Plant Science Plant Protection Fruit and Vegetable Production…

The Course, which was established in 1987, is now recognised as the primary training opportunity for people interested in outdoor and adventure education. The intensive two-year course is based in the college campus in Kinsale, utilising the extensive resources and equipment available ashore and afloat.

This course provides a rigorous and challenging programme of study, introducing learners to the various disciplines involved in working on stage, in film and on television. Although the primary focus is on acting, the course provides an opportunity for students to participate actively in all elements of creating and producing drama. There is an emphasis…

This one year course is suited to learners who have already achieved the Level 6 Certificate (or equivalent) in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies, ITEC Certificates in Gym Instruction, Exercise to Music and Sports Massage Therapy (or equivalent). It is designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a Personal…

This programme will present learners with the opportunity to develop practical culinary skills and an understanding of the requirements to work in the hospitality industry. Students will also develop an understanding of menu planning and meal service. On completion of this programme students will have the option to progress to direct employment or progress to…

This course allows learners to develop practical culinary skills with an understanding of nutrition, food science and food hygiene. The course includes active menu planning and food service in our restaurant. Students also have the opportunity to obtain a primary certificate in food hygiene accredited by the Environmental Health Officers Association (E.H.O.A).

This advanced Hairdressing course leads to the Senior Trades Hairdressing qualification (Department of Education and Skills) and QQI Level 6 minor awards. In addition, the course includes ITEC qualifications in the creative and design aspects of Hair styling. The course is ideal for candidates who have completed the Level 5 hairdressing qualification and who want…

Nowadays people are becoming increasingly more aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. At Carlow Institute of Further Education, the Leisure Management course provides students with a broad range of practical skills and increases their prospects for employment in the Leisure Industry. COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT Sport Industry Practice Event Management Personal and Professional Development Safety…

The Sous Chef Apprenticeship is an ‘earn and learn’ Honours Degree Programme that combines on-the-job training with academic study in GMIT

This Sport, Fitness and Soccer course is ideal for anyone with an interest in health and fitness, with particular emphasis on soccer. The college has a very strong link with the FAI and each student is given the opportunity to further both their playing skills as well as their coaching abilities. Through a combination of…

The aim of this progarmme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to higher education and training. The course will offer both practical and…

Have you a confident out-going personality with a creative flair? Do you have an eye for colour? Want a career that you are passionate about? Do you want to be a trend setter for make-up looks? Make-up Artistry is a rapidly developing profession. The upsurge in retail sales, and the growing media and entertainment industries…

This exciting one year course is designed to provide a programme of education for people seeking initial training in youth work and community work and those with some experience who wish to undertake structured training to develop and consolidate their skills. An interesting feature of this programme is its variety of workshops.