This programme is designed to provide apprentices with knowledge, skills and competencies at an advanced level, to ensure that all aspects of food preparation, production and service are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with food hygiene regulations, company standards and policies. The programme enables the apprentice to be an effective team leader and production specialist at operational, managerial and technical levels.

The programme also focuses on the responsibility of guiding, directing and training team members. Apprentices will be concentrating on areas such as personal development, food innovation, and the capitalisation of market trends and the management of department finances and budgets; all the while endeavouring to exceed customer expectations. It combines classroom training with hands-on practical skills development within the workplace.

The Sous Chef Apprenticeship is an 'earn and learn' Honours Degree Programme that combines on-the-job training with academic study in an Institute of Technology.

This programme is designed by industry and academic professionals so the Apprentice will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies at an advanced level, to ensure that all aspects of food preparation, production and service is are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with food hygiene regulations, company standards and policies.

The programme enables the Apprentice to be an effective team leader and production specialist at operational, managerial and technical levels. The programme also focuses on the responsibility of guiding, directing and training team members. Apprentices will be concentrating on areas such as personal development, food innovation, and the capitalisation of market trends and the management of department finances and budgets; all the while endeavouring to exceed customer expectations.

It combines classroom training with hands-on practical skills development within the workplace. Your work-based mentor will monitor and help you progress through the apprenticeship and you will learn how your college based learning links to your everyday working environment.

This programme is designed to provide apprentices with knowledge, skills and competencies at an advanced level, to ensure that all aspects of food preparation, production and service are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with food hygiene regulations, company standards and policies. The programme enables the apprentice to be an effective team leader and production specialist at operational, managerial and technical levels.

The programme also focuses on the responsibility of guiding, directing and training team members. Apprentices will be concentrating on areas such as personal development, food innovation, and the capitalisation of market trends and the management of department finances and budgets; all the while endeavouring to exceed customer expectations. It combines classroom training with hands-on practical skills development within the workplace.

Spanish introduces students to the literatures, histories, cultures and language of the Spanish-speaking world. Students learn more about Spain and Latin America and study different periods from early modern (Golden Age) Spain and colonial Latin America to twenty-first century Spain and contemporary Latin America.

Spanish and Portuguese is an integrated degree which enables students to gain an in-depth knowledge of two major world languages, and the modules on offer reflect the diversity of cultures in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries across the globe.

All students follow modules in Spanish and in Portuguese language which are of a broadly communicative nature, focusing on contemporary Spanish/Hispanic and Lusophone social and cultural issues and drawing on authentic materials. The degree takes four years to complete (which includes the study abroad year).

Within the Modern Languages programme you study two modern European languages to degree level. It is the most intensive exposure to languages and cultures that Trinity College has to offer. You can choose between French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian and Spanish. Apart from French and Irish all languages can be studied from both advanced and beginners level.

Our programmes will give you the opportunity for full immersion into the languages and cultures that you study. They will enable you to acquire a high level of language competence and fluency, combined with an in-depth understanding of the main cultures and societies in which these languages are spoken.

Learn how to process, visualise and analyse spatial data which can lead to the identification of valuable insights and patterns.

This course will show you how to understand and apply the core principles of spatial visualisation, by giving you the tools to design, analyse and communicate spatial information in order to provide insights, clarity and meaning.

TU835 BSc in Spatial Planning and Environmental Management is designed to prepare and equip you with the skills to be a decision-maker and expert practitioner in planning our urban and rural environments. Now more than ever, graduates are needed who can develop and implement environmental management solutions to critical problems such as climate change and biodiversity loss.

This one-year course provides comprehensive training for aspiring Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to work effectively within primary, secondary, and specialist school environments. Students develop the professional skills necessary to support children’s learning and development while ensuring a safe, inclusive, and equitable classroom experience. By exploring child development and the specific responsibilities of the SNA role, learners gain the ability to communicate and collaborate professionally with families and healthcare colleagues. 

Unlock your potential to support and guide students with additional educational needs through this comprehensive course. Our curriculum equips you with the expertise to excel as a special needs assistant (SNA) in educational environments.

This program offers a deep understanding of child and adolescent behavior and development, along with a thorough knowledge of special educational needs. You'll gain practical skills in care provision, health and safety at work, and effective communication with students, educators, and families.

This Special Needs Assistant programme and develop the core skills and competencies to support people with a range of additional needs in an inclusive and equitable manner. Graduates from this programme work in a range of settings, such as primary and post-primary education and well-case community and care homes. The purpose of this award is to develop the core skills and competencies needed to support people with a range of additional needs in an inclusive and equitable manner.

Special Needs Assistant is a purposely designed course to prepare you for work as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in a variety of educational contexts, and community care settings.

This course explores a wide range of knowledge and practical skills attributes that support a productive career in this highly rewarding field. You will be able to prepare for a career as a Special Needs Assistants in primary and secondary school classrooms or special schools, assisting children with everyday practical tasks.

This one-year Special Needs Assistant course will provide students with the knowledge, skills and qualifications necessary to pursue a career in the area of Special Needs Assisting. Students will receive training in the skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of the special needs assistant in different settings. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs capacity.

This course explores a wide range of knowledge and practical skills that support a productive career. You will be able to prepare for a career as a Special Needs Assistant in primary and secondary school classrooms or special schools, supporting children with everyday practical tasks.

This course can provide you with access directly to employment, and it also serves as a platform for further study in applied social studies, social care, and early childhood care and education.

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision applying best practice to enable individuals with an intellectual disability to reach their potential and live the lives of their choice and or to progress to further and or higher education and or training.

The Special Needs Assistant – QQI Level 5 programme at Portobello Institute is an intensive short course for those starting their pathway into special needs assisting.

Delivered through online interactive lectures, it introduces the role of the special needs assistant (SNA) and the practical knowledge needed to support children and young people with additional needs.

The Special Needs Assistant – QQI Level 6 programme is an intensive short course for those who already hold a Level 5 SNA qualification or equivalent and want to advance their knowledge, skills, and practical experience to progress their careers.

At Level 6, students explore child development and behaviour theories, inclusive practice, communication, legislation, and the role of the SNA in supporting children with learning, physical, and behavioural disabilities.

The Special Needs Assistant – Level 5 & Level 6 Booking Package at Portobello Institute combines both QQI Minor Awards into one structured pathway for those who want to begin or progress a career in special needs assisting.

Delivered through online interactive lectures, the package allows students to complete the QQI Level 5 and QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assisting programmes through an intensive two-week learning route.

Students of this course will acquire the knowledge, empathy, and understanding crucial to the role of a Special Needs Assistant.