Are you interested in updating and/ or acquiring new computer skills to enable you to work in the modern office environment on-site or on-line? On this course, you will learn how to use the Office 365 suite to share files and collaborate remotely using the most popular applications. On course completion, you will have more confidence, a nationally recognised IT qualification in Office Informatics and hands-on experience with office technologies.

This course is designed to support students explore options for either work or for going on to further education whilst gaining their QQI Level 4 Major Award. Split over three phases, Kick Start offers optional training modules in areas such as hospitality/catering, retail skills, IT/office administration or they may opt for a general learning award whilst gaining practical work experience with an employer.

New skills are acquired through a combination of practical demonstration, instruction, supervised practice, e-learning and on-the-job training with an host-company

This course covers Office Skills at Level 4 with English and develops a solid foundation in IT skills. It will allow the learners to move on to do a variety of QQI Level 5 courses in Rathmines College including Business – Finance or IT, Office Administration, Marketing, Legal Studies and Computer Programming (if they demonstrate an aptitude for Maths).

Office Skills is a part-time Back to Education Initiative Programme (BTEI) which allows learners to get good Office Skills with English.

The Bachelor of Education through the Medium of Irish is aimed at students who wish to teach through the medium of Irish in Gaeltacht schools or in All-Irish Schools.

Is céim ar leith é an Baitsiléir san Oideachas Trí Mheán na Gaeilge (Bunmhúinteoireacht) a oireann go speisialta do mhic léinn a dteastaíonn uathu múineadh san earnáil oideachais Lán-Ghaeilge i.e. i scoileanna Gaeltachta nó i scoileanna Lán-Ghaeilge.

The aim of the programme is to offer individuals the opportunity to develop an understanding of the dynamics of supply chains and to enhance their ability to continually improve operational performance. For example, operational performance in relation to the flow of goods and information through the value chain from order, materials acquisition to final consumption, to maximise customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.  

Optometry is a regulated primary healthcare profession. Optometrists are often the first professional to be consulted when an eye problem presents. Optometrists check vision and prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses as needed. For children or adults with problems coordinating their eyes, optometrists carry out patching and other forms of vision therapy to help people develop and maintain binocular vision.

This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to practice organic crop production to approved organic standards in compliance with the EU and Irish regulations and legislation.

This course provides learners with the opportunity to apply the study of human behaviour to the specific context of the work environment.The course allows learners to examine management and employee working styles and workgroup dynamics to see how they can function together to improve workplace productivity. Learners will develop the competencies and skills to properly manage and understand the importance of creating a workable relationship between managers and employees to enhance business growth and performance.

This Common Entry degree offers three Award Options:

• Outdoor Education,
• Outdoor Education and Therapeutic Applications,
• Geography and Outdoor Education.

These degrees offer a unique blend of academic learning and adventure sports training. Students explore outdoor education’s therapeutic, developmental, and educational aspects, while also studying Ireland’s natural and cultural landscape, health, fitness, group facilitation, recreation management, teaching, and psychology.

This programme combines an exciting mix of academic study and skills training in adventure sports. You will build an understanding of the developmental and educational role of outdoor education and you will study the Irish landscape, safety, communications and teaching.

In addition you will gain an extensive range of National Governing Body awards in adventure sports such as rock climbing, surfing, hill walking, sailing, snorkeling, caving and kayaking.

Turn your love for the outdoors and adventure into a rewarding career. Gain real-world outdoor activity leadership skills and become a certified instructor.

You will have the opportunity to achieve National Governing Body certification with Canoeing Ireland as a L1 Kayak Instructor, Stand-Up Paddle Board Instructor and with Sailing Ireland as a Sailing Dinghy Instructor, Windsurfing Instructor and gain a National Powerboat Certificate.