This one year full-time course at Post-Leaving Certificate level is designed for students who aspire to apprenticeships in Carpentry & Joinery or related trades. It also allows successful students the opportunity to progress into further studies at Third Level or Further Education.

On completion of this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified carpenter and joiner, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Carpentry and Joinery.

You will go on to be employed in the construction industry on building sites, in a joinery shop or in maintenance and other areas like renovating buildings, shopfitting, exhibition/display work.

Many craftspersons use their qualification as a platform to launch careers such as managers, owners of businesses and instructors amongst others.

This course in Carpentry Techniques, which focuses on passive house building techniques and "Nearly Zero Energy Building" (NZEB) standards, aims to produce graduates who are equipped to work in the rapidly changing landscape of today's wood construction industry.

The Carpentry Techniques course is practical in nature and aims to prepare students to find employment with small and large contractors as apprentices or trainee carpenters.

Get hands-on experience in cooking, food service, and hospitality.

If you enjoy working with food and helping others, this course is a great way to start your journey in the catering and food service industry. The Catering Programme offers practical, real-life training in kitchen and customer service skills, all in a supportive and structured environment.

You’ll learn how to prepare and serve food safely, work as part of a team, and deliver great service. You’ll also get the chance to practice your skills on work placement with local employers, giving you valuable experience that can lead to a job or further training.

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and take your passion for art to the next level? This QQI Level 6 Art course is designed to provide you with a broad education base in ceramics and fine art. You’ll have the opportunity to explore new ways of working and expand your practice in drawing, painting, and ceramics while making connections between all three mediums.

This course is an inclusive program designed for individuals of all experience levels Students are introduced to the fundamental building blocks of visual art—including line, shape, form, and texture—while gaining hands-on experience in painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. The curriculum focuses on nurturing raw enthusiasm into technical skill, encouraging participants to express their unique creative voices through various mediums. 

This one-year full-time Art course is specifically designed for mature students who wish to deepen their existing art practices through a practical and engaging curriculum. The program offers a diverse mix of creative disciplines, including painting, drawing, creative ceramics, printmaking, and image processing, all underpinned by art appreciation studies. A key feature of the course is its focus on experiential learning, with regular visits to galleries and exhibitions alongside location-based field trips that allow students to work in various environments. By the end of the year, learners will have cultivated a clear personal direction in their work, providing them with the confidence and technical foundation to continue as independent artists or to advance toward a Fine Arts degree.

The one-year course in the Certificate in Business Studies (Level 5) will offer students an opportunity to explore a wide range of business-related subjects, allowing students to develop a comprehensive foundation in the key elements of business. Its structure ensures students are well-prepared for a wide array of career paths, employment opportunities, and further education upon completion.