The sport horse industry contributes more than €700 million directly/indirectly to the Irish economyeach year, employing close to 12,500 directly and indirectly. Sport horse career opportunities include yard manager, competition rider, groom, breaking and training, coach, sales prep, and self – employed ventures such as equine tourism. In addition there are a number of career opportunities in supporting or service provider roles.

Aim: To equip the learner with the knowledge and skills for employment opportunities in the industry. This course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills relating to riding, breaking and training horses, preparation for sale, and encourage students towards Horse Sport Ireland and British Horse Society riding and coaching qualifications.

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of equine skills to work in a variety of equine sectors under supervision, or progress to further education or training.

In North Connaught College our students will be facilitated to explore Horsemanship with a view to re-skilling/up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may interest the learner in future programmes or employment.

This full-time programme is designed to meet the demands of a wide and expanding equine industry. The course provides learners with skills required for seeking careers in a wide range of sectors in the equine industry.

Non-riding option available.

This training will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills for employment opportunities in the industry. This course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills relating to riding, breaking and training horses, preparation for sale, and encourage students towards Horse Sport Ireland and British Horse Society riding and coaching qualifications.

This one-year course will prepare students for the ever expanding Irish equine industry and provide students with the knowledge and skills relating to the horse industry. This course will enable the student who loves horses to pursue a career in the horse industry or continue their studies at third level in the equine area.

By changing their combination of modules, students can avail of the Business award or Laboratory Techniques award to continue to third level to study in this area.

This course is run in conjunction with Brennanstown Riding School.

The focus of the course is to develop the skills to work in the equine industry, while at the same time developing learners’ personal, interpersonal, and workplace skills. The content includes a range of vocational modules including stable and yard routine, equine nutrition, equine anatomy and physiology, sport horse riding, animal welfare and core modules in work experience, customer service and maths.

The course is designed to provide professional education and training to learners who love horses and have a particular interest in gaining employment in the equine industry in a variety of roles. The course will enable them to pursue a career in the equine industry or continue their studies at higher and/or third level.

The Level 5 Certificate in Forestry course provides a sound understanding of the fundamental knowledge and the essential skills required for those involved in forestry operations.

The course is aimed at those who are:

• Looking to expand or update their skills and training
• Looking to improve career prospects
• Looking to obtain a recognised qualification
• Looking to advance to higher education

The course is full time from September to May and includes an eight week Practical Learning Period in March and April. The course combines practical skills in forestry.

Classroom theory includes silviculture, forest safety and sustainable forestry, forest development, forest calculations and leadership.

Practical skills include:

• Chainsaw maintenance
• Chainsaw felling
• ATV operation
• Pesticide application
• Fencing

The Beauty Therapy and Make-up course provides both practical and theoretical knowledge to learners, in a state of the art salon environment. The Beauty Department trains students to the highest professional standard and supports them to achieve awards which are both internationally recognised and on the national framework of qualifications.

You will complete theoretical and practical studies in areas such as anatomy & physiology, make-up, waxing, manicure & pedicure, facial skincare, eye treatments, body massage and facial electrics. There will be an emphasis on practical work experience in approved beauty salons, where you will have the opportunity to meet potential employers and get hands on experience in the beauty industry. You will be required to purchase a uniform and professional beauty and make-up kit.

This one year course will prepare students for the ever expanding world of beauty therapy and spa treatments. This is the ideal starting point for a successful and fulfilling career in beauty therapy. Students develop the required skills to work in a professional beauty salon and also perfect the customer communication essential to its success. Beauty Therapy is a thriving profession.

This course caters for school leavers and mature learners. It is an intense one year programme which requires a high level of commitment and enthusiasm.

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently in providing beauty therapy treatments in a variety of contexts and or to progress to further / higher education and training.

This course offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to work as beauty, lash and tanning therapists in a variety of settings. Throughout the year, the student will explore the latest trends and techniques of the makeup, lash and beauty industries.

Students will learn the necessary practical and theoretical skills to provide a range of Beauty Specialist treatments including specialised lash and tanning treatments to clients.

This challenging course leads to an internationally recognised qualification in beauty therapy that will ensure you are educated to the highest industry standards so that you can take on this new and exciting career as well as providing you with the skills to set up a solid career in the Beauty Therapy. GTI prides itself on the success of POISE, its in-house beauty salon which is organised and managed by the students and teachers on this programme. It will set you up to work in a thriving and dynamic profession. Students complete professional certified training with Dermalogica Skincare, B Perfect Make-up and Lycon Waxing

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the latest Beauty Therapy techniques. Students explore a diverse range of areas such as manicure, pedicure, waxing, facials, and skincare. They also build a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, which is essential for understanding the body's systems and how they relate to beauty treatments. Additionally, students have the opportunity to study holistic massage, gaining well-rounded skills in both traditional and holistic beauty practices.