This course is designed for aspiring technicians who are eager to deepen their understanding of electrical systems and renewable energy solutions.

The course explores cutting-edge sustainable systems, practices and technologies, including electrical, solar, wind and energy management solutions required to transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

Students gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the latest technologies. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to interpret customer requirements and provide advice on the solution options available.

As part of this Renewable and Engineering Technology (Year 2) course, students are given the opportunity to gain work experience in a relevant company for 2-3 days per week with class contact confined to 3 full-time days per week. There is a very high employment rate from this course.

This course would suit individuals with an interest in mechanical systems, plant maintenance, and industrial machinery. It is ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving, working autonomously, and applying technical and practical skills in varied and unfamiliar tasks. It would also benefit those looking to progress their careers in maintenance roles across industries or seeking further qualifications in technical fields.

Applicants with a passion for working with animals, a willingness to work hard and a commitment to study. You will be responsible for securing an appropriate off-site work placement before the beginning of the course. This Level 6 course is directed more at employment/setting up your own business.

Animal Science is designed as a follow-on course from the level 5 Animal Care (Year 1) course available at Cavan Institute (and elsewhere).

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.

The aim of this programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and/or in a management or supervisory role within animal related industries.

If you hold a QQI Level 5 related award in areas such as animal care assistant, equine studies or equine breeding, then why not take the opportunity to undertake further studies in advanced animal science.

This award is designed to build on knowledge and skills achieved at Level 5 to help students progress into supervisory careers or into higher level options of study.

This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence for all aspects animal science. These qualifications can be used to gain advanced entry to degree programmes in third level institutes.

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.

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.