This course aims to provide learners with the skill necessary to work in the sports and recreation/sports therapy industries. Sports therapists provide a valuable service to the sports industry, specialising in the prevention and management of soft tissue injuries through manual massage techniques and electrical treatments. This course will also provide learners with the theoretical and practical knowledge to work in the fitness industry or to study at a higher level.

The Outdoor Leadership programme has been designed specifically to facilitate learners seeking a pathway to employment in the outdoor and adventure tourism industry.

Successful candidates will graduate with multiple qualifications from QQI, National Governing Bodies (NGB) for Sport and Coaching Ireland. Through practical experiential activities, learners develop personal skills and competencies in outdoor activity modules and then learn how to apply those skills to instruct and train others in the various outdoor activity areas.

The programme provides candidates with the opportunity to obtain the necessary skills to earn a variety of professional instructor training awards that lead directly to employment in the industry.

The Pre-University Physiotherapy program offers a comprehensive foundation for students aiming to pursue careers or further studies in physiotherapy, sports therapy, and related disciplines. With a focus on academic excellence, practical skills, and tailored progression pathways, this program has consistently empowered learners to achieve their goals in Ireland and internationally to pursue Physiotherapy as a career.

The skill set required to be a Personal Trainer requires knowledge of all aspects of fitness including advanced fitness testing, specialist programme design, sports nutrition application and delivering personal training sessions effectively. According to leading industry employers, Personal Trainers require knowledge of customer service and sales which are also offered on this course, and these will positively impact earning potential.

Extensive industry practice coupled with the work experience module will enhance your confidence to enter the work force. Additional courses in Studio Cycling Instruction, Suspension Training Instruction and Kettlebell Instruction equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel your career forward.

Throughout the year, students will develop specific skills in the area of advanced sports mas­sage techniques, learn to evalu­ate sports massage treatments and work with clients to carry out consultations and assess­ments and produce individual treatment plans. Other areas where students will gain valuable knowledge are in the areas of client care, health, communica­tions, safety and hygiene, all of which are essential for success in the sports massage therapy & Healthcare industry.

This Advanced Certificate course is for those who have already successfully completed a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Physiotherapy Assistant, Level 5 Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise or equivalent. This course is designed to support both academic advancement and immediate career entry. It prepares learners for progression to Further and Higher Education while also equipping those who wish to enter the workforce directly with the necessary skills.

The programme involves practical and theoretical sport studies and sports massage techniques to prepare learners for a career in sports coaching, personal training, physiotherapy, and sports therapy.

We live in an increasingly image based culture. The digital age has brought with it a growing expectation of pictorial instruction, signs and symbols and in many contexts, the image has begun to replace the word.

A successful illustration is one that communicates the message through the unique/personal vision of the illustrator. This course blends digital technology with traditional methods, while offering a creative environment where students can experiment and develop their illustrative skills.

Students build a portfolio (both online and hardcopy) showcasing their work, with a view to progressing to the next level, be it higher education or industry.

This course aims to build on graphic design skills that students would have previously gained experience in art and design disciplines such as graphic design, photography, digital media and other related courses or previous work. The course will enable students to enhance their approach to design thinking, conceptual development, and graphic design technical skills with a special focus on drawing, illustration, and typography. Students are introduced to motion graphics and web development. The course content provides a progressive approach to learning which includes working with real clients, delivering professional design pitches & presentations, industry workshops, regular trips to galleries, museums and design conferences.

The course concludes with a negotiated major project and group exhibition in a professional gallery space. Students will have developed the skills necessary to work in the graphic design industry or continued study and will have the opportunity to build a professional portfolio.

Animal Science is an advanced course, building on the occupational skills achieved at Level 5. It is a perfect stepup course to lead you to supervisory careers, or onto Higher Education studies.

The course includes practical and theoretical study of the science of animal health and animal behaviour for domestic, farm and wild animals. You will also enhance your animal handling skills through ‘hands-on’ practical assignments, and explore the wider animal industry.

This one year course is designed as a follow on from the QQI Level 5 Animal Healthcare course and is tailor-made to students who wish to progress in the animal area into a working life with animals. This course caters for experience with pet and farm animals. The farm animal aspect of the course is taught in DFEi but also on-site on a working farm in Dundrum.