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Furniture Design and Making Award (QQI 5M2012)

Learn the core skills of woodworking and furniture construction through practical, hands-on projects in a fully equipped workshop. This course introduces you to the tools, techniques, and processes used in furniture making and carpentry, helping you develop confidence working with materials, interpreting drawings, and completing builds from initial idea to finished piece. You’ll also gain essential workplace skills that support safe, professional practice in the construction and craft sectors.

Course Content

Work Experience (5N1356); Design Skills (5N0784); Drawing (5N1862); Personal Effectiveness (5N1390); Furniture Making (5N1275); Wood Fabrication (5N1999)

Certification

Furniture Design & Making (5M2012)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a Leaving Certificate, LCA, LCVP, or QQI Level 4 qualification, though those without formal qualifications may also be considered. An interest in carpentry, making, or working with tools is important, along with a willingness to learn practical skills. Mature applicants are very welcome.

Third Level Links/Progression

Graduates can progress to the Level 6 Advanced Woodwork with Furniture Making and Design course in Pearse College. Many also use their QQI Level 5 award to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to related degree programmes in furniture design, craft, construction, or design-based disciplines at third-level institutions in Ireland.

For a full list click here

Course Charges

€100 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Horticulture QQI Award (6M4334)

This course has been running successfully for several years and provides students with the opportunity to explore alternatives and up-grades to conventional design practice in order to create a rewarding, resource-rich, environment for generations to come.  Students will be encouraged to examine sustainable horticulture and design techniques, with emphasis on conservation of resources, respect for our cultural and natural heritage, the use of recycled materials and alternative energies.

Course Content

Nursery Stock Production (6N3610); Sustainable Horticulture (6N3626); Tree and Shrub Management (6N3624); Market Gardening (6N3614); Customer Service (6N0697); Supervisory Skills (6N2104)

Certification

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Horticulture (6M4334)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

The course is a natural progression from our Amenity Horticulture Level 5 course. It is aimed at anyone who wishes to become familiar with environmentally-friendly and sustainable design techniques.

Students who have successfully completed Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture are eligible to apply for Level 6. Applicants with relevant prior learning and/or life experience may also be considered.

Career Opportunities

Direct employment opportunities in Horticulture, Forestry, Organic Enterprises, Energy Conservation, Retro-fit Construction and the ‘Green’ Economy. Many of our students have also set up their own business.

Third Level Links/Progression

Further study is available through the QQI links scheme at levels 7 and 8. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€100 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

General Studies QQI Award

This Liberal Arts programme aims to provide a foundation in subjects which students may wish to study at Third Level. The University Access Course is aimed at students who wish to progress to a degree in the Faculties of Arts, Humanities & the Social Sciences. This course also introduces students to methods of study, writing skills and research skills that are required for successful participation in Third Level education.

This University Access Course (UAC) is aimed at mature students who were previously unable to fulfil their educational potential and who now wish to complete a Foundation course in preparation for third level studies.

Students who successfully complete the University Access Course (a complete award with 3 academic distinctions) can avail of the Pearse College link into Trinity College Dublin for a degree course in the Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Please note students who wish to apply for facilitated entry to TCD must be 22 and over as of 1st January of year of application to our UAC course

Course Content

Research and Study Skills (5N3113); Communications (5N0690); Personal and Professional Development (5N2985); Word Processing (5N1358); Psychology (5N0754); English Literature (5N3249); History (5N3250); Philosophy (5N3506) or Political Studies(5N1837); Statistics (5N2066) or European Studies (5N1444);

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in General Studies (5M3114)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be called for an interview.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students who successfully complete the University Access Course (a complete award with 3 academic distinctions) can avail of the Pearse College link into Trinity College Dublin for a degree course in the Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Please note students who wish to apply for facilitated entry to TCD must be 22 and over as of 1st January of year of application to our UAC course

OR

Apply to any other third level institution as a mature student based on your points from your QQI qualification and an interview with that third level institution.

Please note students who are under 22 can apply for third level courses via the CAO and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€100 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Cultural and Heritage Studies QQI Award (5M2154)

The Archaeology, Folklore & Heritage Studies course is particularly suited to school leavers and adults with an interest in cultural and heritage studies who wish to return to education. Students will be introduced to key areas of Irish Archaeology, Folklore, Local History and Heritage studies, enabling them to pursue employment opportunities in the tourist industry. Others may wish to continue onto Higher Education in colleges such as Maynooth.

There will be several field trips to places of archaeological, historical, and cultural interest including museums, ancient sites and areas of archaeological interest.

Course Content

Archaeology (5N0762); Folklore & Ethnology (5N1274); Local History (5N1296); Heritage (5N1453); Cultural & Social History (5N0780); Communications (5N0960); Word Processing (5N1358); Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Cultural and Heritage Studies (5M2154)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or equivalent and an interview with the course coordinator. This course is open to mature students and school leavers, especially those with an interest in the areas of culture and heritage.

Career Opportunities

Students can avail of career guidance at Pearse College during their stay and may find employment in their chosen field.

Third Level Links/Progression

For a full list of Progression Routes and requirements click link at bottom of page. Some examples of the Progression Routes include:

DCU: Arts & Humanities (DC009); Post Primary Teaching RE with History (DC011)

Maynooth: Arts (MH101)

TCD: History (TR003); Classics, Ancient History & Archaeology (TR021)

UCD: Social Sciences with Archaeology (DN700); Joint Honours Archeology (DN520)

For more progression links , click here

Course Charges

€100 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

eBusiness QQI Award (5M0828)

This is a QQI Level 5 course which aims to train people in IT to work in a modern office environment. The programme aims to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competence in the core areas of e-Business Studies, the Internet and Web Authoring. This course will also enable learners to develop skills in payroll – manual & computerised – essential skills in a business environment. This course is supported by F.I.T.

Course Content

Web Authoring (5N1910); The Internet (5N1611); Customer Service (5N0972); Payroll – Manual and Computerised (5N1546); eBusiness Studies (5N1369); Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977); Word Processing (5N1358); Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in eBusiness (5M0828)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be called for an interview.

Career Opportunities

Upon successfully completing the Business, IT & eCommerce course, students may obtain employment in administration positions in an office.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students who achieve Level 5 QQI certification can gain entry to a number of Third Level courses – such as Accounting (Maynooth), Business Studies (TU Dublin), Economics (UCD) – via the CAO application process and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.