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.

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

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 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-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

Advanced Fashion Design

At Sallynoggin College of Further Education, near Dun Laoghaire in Dublin, we offer this course, […]

Sallynoggin College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI

Dublin

Start Date: 08/09/2025

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 Computing with Cyber Security (New 2023)

Pre-University Computing students gain a blend of skills that is essential in supporting, developing and […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Special Needs Assisting and Intellectual Disability Studies

QQI Level 5 in Intellectual Disability Practice 5M1761 Accredited Training in -Lámh Sign Language Programme […]

Sallynoggin College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Start Date: 08/09/2025

Advanced Professional Hairdressing

This course provides the advanced skills required for working in the Hairdressing industry. Students gain […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC

Louth

Laboratory Techniques: Pre-University Science, Level 5

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

Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin, South Dublin City

Start Date: 15/09/2025

Tourism with Airline Studies Level 5

This course gives students a detailed understanding of the Tourism Industry in Ireland. It provides […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Pre-Apprenticeship Business, Insurance & Financial Studies

Rathmines College offers a one-year fulltime QQI Level 5 in Pre-Apprenticeship Business, Insurance and Financial […]

Rathmines College

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

TBC

Pre-Apprenticeship Business and Accounting

This course provides learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in […]

Rathmines College

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

TBC

Certificate in Business and Finance

Rathmines College offer a wide variety of one-year QQI Level 5 Certificates in the areas […]

Rathmines College

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

TBC

Sports Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Assistant 5M3782

CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Health Service Skills 5M3782 • ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage • […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Pharmacy Assistant Course

This level 5 pharmacy assistant course offers a solid foundation to begin your career as […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Pre-Apprenticeship Software Development

This QQI Level 5 Pre Apprenticeship Software Development QQI Level 5 Computer Programming course gives […]

Rathmines College

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

TBC

Pre-University Sports Science 5M3807

CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 WHAT IS SPORT SCIENCE? This one-year […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Certificate in Secretarial Administration

Certificate in Secretarial Administration 5M1997 Modules • Customer Service • Text Production • Information & […]

Rathmines College

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

TBC

Engineering Technology

This level 5 Engineering course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to gain employment, […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth