Listing 430 Further Education and PLC Courses in Ireland

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Further Education and PLC Courses in Ireland

Further Education and PLC  Courses in Ireland

Further Education, QQI level 5 and 6 major award courses, otherwise known as Post Leaving Cert or PLC courses are offered by a wide range of state run and private institutes. Some of these courses are offered through online learning, while most are offered through the traditional classroom setting. Below is a list of subjects which categorise PLC and further education courses. Click on your area of interest below to find courses in each category.

PLC and Further Education Courses

Arts and Humanities
Built Environment
Business | Accounting
Childcare
Crafts
Education
Electronics
Engineering
Environmental
Financial
Fitness and Health
Hair and Beauty
Health and Safety
Horticulture | Landscaping
Hotel | Catering
IT Training | Computing
Languages
Legal
Literature | Journalism
Management
Manufacturing
Marketing and PR
Mechanical
Media | Art | Design
Medical | Healthcare
Music | Sound Engineering
Personal Development
Philosophy | Religion
Psychology
Science
Secretarial | Admin
Security
Social Studies
Style | Fashion
Travel | Tourism

PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ and offer a valid and valuable route into the workforce whilst also offering the option to continue with further study or proceed on to third level.

Pre-University Business with Accounting Level 5

This one year level 5 course provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to advance […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Digital Entrepreneurship and E-Business (EBUS – 5M0828)

Course Duration One Year – Mornings Only Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in E-Business […]

Stillorgan College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Culinary Arts and Professional Cookery Level 5

This one year culinary course provides students with the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Pre-Apprenticeship Hairdressing 5M3351

This one-year course will prepare students to work in the hairdressing and haircare industries. This […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

3D Animation – with Portfolio Preparation (3DANIM – 5M5048)

Course Duration One Year Full-time Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Creative Media The […]

Stillorgan College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

GP Practice Assistant

This course aims to prepare students to support GPs to expand their practice by assisting […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

TBC

Pre-University Construction/Furniture Studies

Our one-year course in Pre-University Construction/Furniture Studies provides students with the essential hands-on skills, technical knowledge and an […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

TBC

Furniture Design and Manufacture Level 5

This course offers students a unique opportunity to develop the essential skills to design and […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

3D Animation with Motion Graphics (ANIM6 – 6M5545)

Course Duration One Year Full-time Leads to NFQ Level 6 QQI Award in Cartoon Animation 6M5545 […]

Stillorgan College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI

Dublin

Pre University Law

Law is stimulating and dynamic subject that dominates many aspects of our lives.   Laws and […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Yoga Teaching Including Wellbeing and Holistic Studies

This Yoga Teaching including Wellbeing and Holistic Studies course is designed to equip you with […]

Sallynoggin College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC

Dublin

Start Date: 08/09/2025

Equine Studies 5M2102

CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102 or • Level 5 Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 or […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Sports, Exercise & Coaching

If you enjoy working with people, have an interest in the areas of sport and […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Professional Floristry Level 5

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Floristry 5M2686 Are you looking to start a new career […]

Sallynoggin College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC

Dublin

Start Date: 08/09/2025

Pre-University Arts 5M2154

CERTIFICATION • Level 5 in Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154 or in Language and European […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Physiotherapy Assistant 5M3782

WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT? Students who undertake this one-year course in Physiotherapy studies will gain […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Musical Instrument Making and Repair Level 5 QQI Award

Duration: This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May. […]

Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin, South Dublin City

Security Studies and Criminology 5M2110

CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Security Studies Multiple qualifications through this course • First Aid • […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Landscape Design Level 5

Would you like to be involved in the design of public parks, outdoor recreational spaces […]

Blackrock Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Advanced Animal Science 6M5153

CERTIFICATION • Level 6 in Animal Science 6M5153 WHAT IS ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE? If you […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Advanced Certificate in Business

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business 6M4985 Business Modules: • Business Management • Sales […]

Rathmines College

Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI

Dublin

TBC

Art, Craft and Design

This course is offered to those who are looking to produce an exciting, competitive and […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Advanced Certificate in Office Administration Course 6M5013

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION OR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT These courses will enable students to gain […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI

Meath

Pre-University: Arts (Cultural & Heritage Studies)

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course which runs from Sept. to May.  Exact […]

Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin