These qualifications employ a holistic training approach, combining transferable soft skills with specialized technical expertise to ensure learners are industry-ready for the barista, pastry, and baking sectors. A central feature of the program is its focus on global sustainability, equipping students to address the critical environmental and ethical challenges currently facing the international hospitality industry.

This special purpose single subject award ensures that all students are competent in the production of bread, gateaux, pastries and desserts. Particular emphasis is placed on the scientific principles and production processes underpinning this discipline.

This course covers the essential skills required to progress your career in pastry, baking and desserts. This special purpose award is also suitable for anyone who has an interest in pastry, baking and desserts and wishes to advance their knowledge and skillset in a professional training environment. It is open to people of all culinary abilities.

Do you want to rebuild your self-belief and become more optimistic? Would you like to explore learning opportunities but are unsure of what you are ready for? Do you have limited focus or concentration and want to look for a new direction? Do you feel you are able for more and want to take steps in a space that feels safe and nourishing?

If you answer ‘YES’ to at least one of the above, Threshold Training Network would be delighted to hear from you and tell you more.

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a science laboratory and to progress onto a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship or a Laboratory Analyst Apprenticeship. Learners can also progress to a range of courses in higher education and training.

Might this course be for you? Do you want to rebuild your self-belief and become more optimistic? Would you like to explore learning opportunities but are unsure of what you are ready for? Do you have limited focus or concentration and want to look for a new direction? Do you feel you are able for more and want to take steps in a space that feels safe and nourishing?

If you answer ‘YES’ to at least one of the above Threashold Training Network would be delighted to hear from you and tell you more.

The Payroll (Manual and Computerized) module is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the systems used to manage employee compensation and statutory deductions. You will gain a dual-competency approach, mastering the fundamental logic of manual payroll calculations—including PAYE, PRSI, and USC—before transitioning to industry-standard payroll software. The course covers the full payroll cycle, from processing new starters and leavers to managing Year End procedures and Revenue reporting

This module is a comprehensive training program designed to master the dual pillars of modern financial administration. You will begin by learning the fundamental mechanics of manual payroll, developing a deep understanding of how to calculate gross pay, statutory deductions—such as PAYE, PRSI, and USC—and voluntary deductions. This course ensures you can maintain accurate, compliant, and secure records for an organization while operating confidently under general supervision.

The Pre-University PE Teaching & Sports Studies course is designed to provide you with a range of skills and aims to prepare for a career in teaching, coaching, strength and conditioning. You will study the theory of Sport and Recreation, Exercise and Fitness and a range of team coaching awards that are immediately relevant to this dynamic, energetic and fast-moving sector.

You will study the theory required to gain an understanding of the various elements of the sport and fitness industry. This combination of practical and theory-based study will support you to access a range of career opportunities including PE teaching, Strength and Conditioning, Sport and Recreation Management. You can progress direct to work, or to additional Further and Higher Education.

This BFA degree offers a broad and holistic approach to the performing arts, one that not only concentrates on performance from a participatory perspective (that is to say, on being a performer), but also prepares the student for the wide and exciting range of careers available in the performing arts industry. While performance remains a central aspect of the programme, students are also prepared for the vast array of work that supports and produces performance, such as directing and staging, creating written material for performance, production, management, marketing and funding of the performing arts.

The programme is based around live theatrical performance (with elements of recording used for diagnostic and development purposes), but at the same time a graduate is prepared for further study in all cognate specialisms in the performing arts, as well as entry into a professional career.

This one-year full time course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge for performing and a desire to step up on stage, in front of a camera or behind a microphone. The course also explores the application of digital media and understanding the requirements from the other side of the stage. The course aims to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop key skills for acting in theatre, television or voice work while developing their confidence and talents.

This programme is designed to provide graduates with the skills to work as actors in theatre, film and television. Coursework includes skills classes, workshops, masterclasses from industry professionals and performances in the universities's Black Box theatre. Throughout the three years, students are introduced to the main acting genres and given a range of approaches to acting. In addition to vocal and movement skills, students learn how to create characterisation. Although we will want to see students develop as creative individuals, they will also learn to be part of an ensemble.