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Further Education and PLC Courses in Ireland

PLC Courses and Further Education

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.

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Culinary Arts and Professional Cookery Level 5

Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Course Info - This one year culinary course provides students with the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Louth
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Pre-Apprenticeship Hairdressing 5M3351

Dunboyne College of Further Education
Course Info - This one-year course will prepare students to work in the hairdressing and haircare industries. This […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Meath
Continuous Intake
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Pre-University Business, Finance and Accounting 5M2102

Dunboyne College of Further Education
Course Info - Pre-University Business, Finance and Accounting Certification: Business Studies 5M2102 or Business Administration 5M2468 WHAT IS […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Meath
Continuous Intake
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Pre-University Business with Accounting Level 5

Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Course Info - This one year level 5 course provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to advance […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Louth
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Furniture Design and Manufacture Level 5

Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Course Info - This course offers students a unique opportunity to develop the essential skills to design and […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Louth

Multimedia, Game Design and VR

O Fiaich Institute of FET
Course Info - This course is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in computer game creation. Students […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Louth

Animal Science and Care

O Fiaich Institute of FET
Course Info - This animal Science & Care course provides learners with the skills, experience and knowledge to […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Louth

Auctioneering, Estate Agency and Valuation

Blackrock Institute of Further Education
Course Info - There is demand for qualified estate agents, property valuers and property managers.  This course provides […]
Further Education and PLC
South Dublin City

Higher National Diploma in Artist Development for[...]

Dunboyne College of Further Education
Course Info - CERTIFICATION • Year One: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Music (Performance) • QQI Level […]
Further Education and PLC
Meath
Continuous Intake

Pilates Teacher Training with Sports Rehabilitation

Sallynoggin College of Further Education
Course Info - The Pilates Teacher Training Course is designed to enable the learner to develop the personal […]
Further Education and PLC
South Dublin City
Start Date
08/09/2025

Pre-Paramedic, Fire and Ambulance Level 5

Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Course Info - This one year emergency care personnel course provides students with skills and professional qualifications to […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Louth

Advanced Certificate in Business

Rathmines College
Course Info - QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business 6M4985 Business Modules: • Business Management • Sales […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI
South Dublin City
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Advance Certificate in Software Development

Rathmines College
Course Info - Rathmines College offer a one-year QQI Level 6 in Advance Certificate in Software Development Year […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI
South Dublin City
TBC

Advanced Business & Computing

O Fiaich Institute of FET
Course Info - This dynamic Level 6 Business and Computing course explores modern business practices enabling graduates to […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI
Louth

Physiotherapy Assistant Level 5

Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Course Info - This course equips learners with the knowledge, skills and competence to work in a supportive […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Louth

Accounting Technician Apprenticeship (ATI)

Rathmines College
Course Info - The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a two-year, work-based learning programme which leads to a Level […]
Apprenticeship, Further Education and PLC
South Dublin City
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Retail Marketing and Management Level 6

Blackrock Institute of Further Education
Course Info - This course is certified by QQI. Assessment is based on a combination of work submitted during […]
Further Education and PLC
South Dublin City

Pre-University Agricultural Science 5M3807

Dunboyne College of Further Education
Course Info - CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE? This […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Meath
Continuous Intake

Business and Computing

O Fiaich Institute of FET
Course Info - This year-long course can help you to develop the critical skills and knowledge necessary to […]
Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI
Louth