Can you see yourself as a Firefighter, Paramedic, or working in the emergency services? Are you calm, work well under pressure and have a desire to help people? Do you want to work in a caring environment? Are you currently a member of the many volunteer organisations and enjoy the experience? Or would you like to progress to study for a degree? If Yes, then this is the course for you.

The Pre-Teaching Level 5 course is a foundational program tailored for school leavers and mature students aiming for a career in primary, post-primary, or further education. The curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of the Irish education system while fostering essential professional traits such as critical reflection, interpersonal communication, and instructional skills. A unique feature of this course is the academic flexibility it offers, including the option to study Higher Level Leaving Certificate Irish and QQI Level 5 Mathematics, both of which are critical for meeting the entry requirements for Bachelor of Education degrees. 

This course is designed for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists, this program explores diverse communication styles and clinical codes essential for professional practice. Students learn to navigate the complexities of assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders across various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and health centers. By blending core healthcare values with practical skills in client care and patient handling, the course ensures graduates meet HSE standards and are fully prepared to support therapy programs in a clinical environment.

This full-time one-year programme is aimed at those who wish to pursue teaching as a career. It will concentrate on skills and knowledge essential to a teacher. It mainly prepares students for entry into Arts Degree programmes for second level teaching. Having completed this course students can apply for a Level 8 degree and then progress to a Professional Masters in Education Primary, subject to achieving the required grade in Irish.

* It should be noted that there is no direct link from a QQI Level 5 Award into Primary Teaching in Ireland at present.

If you have a flair for numbers or enjoy working with finance, then this course is for you. It is designed to deliver the skills, knowledge and competencies required to assist in financial and human resource management. This specialised certificate can be used to gain direct employment within public service or private organisations, as well as to gain entry to third level degree courses at Universities and Institutes of Technology.

Pre-University Accounting and Finance is one year course designed to help you develop essential accounting skills and financial knowledge. These skills form the basis for a career in the following sectors accounting, finance, retail, and IT.

The course will give you an understanding of both manual and integrated accounting software. The course focuses on the functional areas of accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, communications, law and economics.

This one-year introductory course provides a comprehensive foundation in agricultural and animal sciences, exploring the biological and anatomical principles of the sector. Through core modules such as Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, and Laboratory Skills, students develop essential technical expertise and scientific literacy. The program also offers flexible elective modules, allowing learners to customize their studies and gain the academic grounding necessary for successful entry into higher education science degrees.

This programme is designed for students wishing to study Animal and Agri-Science at University. Students will receive a solid foundation in Biology and basic Agri-Science principles and practices which will allow progression to a wide range of veterinary, science, animal and agricultural degree programmes

Learners will gain a fundamental understanding of content related to animal and agri-sciences, while also getting the opportunity to provide direct care to animals within the programme and in the work setting.

Learners will study animal-related subjects to gain an understanding of key principles including; animal behaviour, biology, reproduction and breeding..

This course offers you introduces you to the fundamentals in agriculture with a strong specialism in animal science. Learners will study aspects of the agricultural industry as well as developing a sound understanding of animal welfare, reproductive physiology, animal health, animal breeding and animal science.

The aim of this programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to progress to a University Programme in the area of Veterinary Nursing/ Animal Science/ Science/ Agricultural Science. Students can also progress to Advanced Animal Science & Care course.

This course introduces learners to research skills, academic writing skills and methods of study that are necessary for successful participation at third level. The course also incorporates research into suitable avenues of progression for those wishing to continue their studies upon successful completion.

Pre-University Arts is about giving students choice and flexibility while providing a variety of essential skills that will benefit their progression on to university and ultimately their chosen career.

This one year course provides the ideal starting point for learners who are keen to progress to third level education. It is suitable for those who may be undecided at present as to what they would like to study in the future. It also provides an alternative pathway to third level for some learners. Pre-University Arts is also an ideal programme for those who wish to return to education.

Thinking about an Arts or Humanities Degree in the future? Pre-University Arts offers an effective gateway for students wishing to study Arts and Humanities at Higher Education. Pre-University Arts delivers a broad range of subjects to students which provides them with a deep insight into the variety of options available at third level. This course equips the learner with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and versatile footing, from which they can progress to a suitable degree programme to access their chosen career.

This full-time one-year programme is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue further study in the form of an Arts Degree. The range of modules allow for a taste of different areas such as English, Psychology, Social Studies and History. This will give the learner a broad skillset and a breath of knowledge within this area.

This course will prepare learners to study in the field of the Arts and Social Sciences at University level. The course will give students a foundation in writing and research skills as well as introduce them to a wide range of academic subjects in the Arts and Social Sciences.

Pre-University Arts with Journalism offers learners a foundation in the skills and knowledge required to progress to higher education within this sector. This course delivers a broad range of modules providing the learner with a great insight into areas such as journalism, humanities, teaching, editing and much more.

The aim of this course is to assist learners gain an understanding of biological principles and biomedical concepts.

This course fosters critical thinking and laboratory skills, preparing students for further studies in health sciences, biomedical, biological sciences, pharmaceutical or environmental science.