This course has been developed to meet the training requirements of graduates from other non-agricultural award programme who are interested in farming.

At the end of this programme, students will be able to competently carry out key activities and manage a pig enterprise. Students will have acquired the necessary knowledge, skill and competence to progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Management) programme.

The Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture is the Teagasc recommended education pathway for an operative. Students who have completed the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture, or equivalent course, are eligible to apply for Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture courses.

At the end of this programme, students will be able to competently carry out key activities and manage a pig enterprise. Students will have acquired the necessary knowledge, skill and competence to progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Management) programme.

The Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture is the Teagasc recommended education pathway for an operative. Students who have completed the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture, or equivalent course, are eligible to apply for Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture courses.

This course equips learners with the essential skills of furniture design and making. There are practical classes using hand tools and machinery as well as drawing and design modules. Each student has the opportunity to develop skills so they can produce their own unique pieces of furniture. Learners have access to a design studio, a well-equipped woodwork room and workshop.

This award provides a link to Furniture Design and Timber Technology programmes in Ireland through the CAO system. All learners can gain practical work experience and exhibit their work at the end-of-year Art & Design Exhibition in the Institute.

This one year, full-time course offers an exciting opportunity to design and make your own furniture. The practical nature of the course enables students to learn the essential techniques in furniture making and design, providing a solid set of skills, both hand skills and machinery use.

The course has a strong emphasis on process and design, essential disciplines for the generation of design ideas and the production of finished pieces of furniture.  You will have the opportunity to develop a unique range of skills thanks to classes in metalcraft and finishing techniques.

The aim of this course is to offer students a unique opportunity to develop the essential skills to design and manufacture a range of fine handcrafted furniture. These skills will enable students to pursue a career in furniture manufacturing/woodworking industries, or in the areas of furniture design, product design or architectural technology.

This is a one-year course requiring 120 credits to achieve a full award. Participants are trained in craftsman’s skills and are trained in the use of hand tools, and are introduced to the basics of Woodcarving, Woodturning, Drawing and Sculpture.

Students develop essential craftsman’s skills to assist them in gaining employment in this industry. Within this year students will be introduced to the use of hand tools and woodworking machinery as they construct their furniture projects. Students will also learn drawing, design skills, veneering and marquetry, wood finishing and computer aided draughting (2D) to support the design and furniture making process.This course is supported by excellently equpped workshops and IT resources. These include all of the expected woodworking equipment, a new industrial grade panel saw, a spray booth and a CNC router.

This practical Music Performance course will support your ambitions for a career as a performer, composer, producer, manager, teacher or technician. You will be supported to develop performance skills through specialist lessons for instrumental and ensemble performance in a range of different styles. The course will develop your theoretical understanding of music styles, composition and a detailed understanding of the music industry and music management.

As a practical course, assessment is through a range of live music performance projects, including live performance gigs at professional venues. There are excellent progression links to music studies at Higher Education.