The programme is designed to support students to progress or return to further education or employment following a period out of work. The students explore a mix of social skills, personal and vocational skill development to allow them to make realistic and informed decisions based on their own strengths and personal goals.

The Skills for Life Programme is designed to support young adults to progress to further education or employment. Students will develop personally and professionally in areas that will support a good quality of life. Students will develop skills and confidence in health and wellbeing, digital skills, team working and IT Skills.

The overall aim of the two stage programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children from 0 to six years, and/or to take responsibility for a room or area in an ELC setting*.

This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to transfer and progress into further and higher education and training.

The current qualification requirement for room leaders is Level 6 (DCEDIY, register of recognised Early Years qualifications.) Qualifications for different roles in ELC may be subject to change in line with evolving national policy.

The programme leads to a new award, the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care 6M21471.

Advance your career with our QQI Level 6 Certificate in Employment Law! This course is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of employment law principles and their application within the Irish legal system, influenced by European law. This course is suitable for those who work in HR, line managers and company owners.

This Manufacturing Operations runs twice a year. The programme was developed in consultation with the Life Sciences Industry, to give learners the knowledge and skill required by industry. After graduating, learners are qualified to seek work as Process Operator/Technician in Cork’s booming Life Sciences sector.

This Level 6 programme is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic field of HR. Suitable for both those who are looking to kickstart a career in HR and those in managerial positions who wish to broaden their understanding of the HR process.

The QQI Level 6 Training Delivery and Evaluation course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to effectively deliver and evaluate training sessions. This course is ideal for those who are currently working as trainers or those aspiring to enter the field of training and development.

Complete this component and the QQI Level 6 in Training Needs Identification and Design to achieve a QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Training and Development.

If you are looking to further your career and move into a supervisory role , then this programme is for you! This programme is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in a supervisory role across various industries.

On successful completion you will have gained many transferable skills which will help you gain employment or further your studies in Retail, Business or Management.